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Widow Pension-West Bengal

Also known as WPWB

The West Bengal government's Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department launched the "Widow Pension" scheme in 2010. This program aims to support widows facing economic hardship within the state.

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Scheme at a glance

Level
State Government
Applies to
Individual
Applicable states
West Bengal

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentWomen and Child

Who it is for

Women and GirlsSenior Citizens

States

West Bengal

Details from the myScheme record

Gender: Female Benefit type: Cash Minority: No Disability: No Residence: Both Marital status: Widowed How to apply: Offline

Tags

Financial AssistanceSocial WelfarePension

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