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Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme

“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Dept, Govt of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the ST residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above. A monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- is transferred to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of West Bengal
States and UTsWest Bengal
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsPension, Senior Citizen, Social Welfare, Financial Assistance, Scheduled Tribe

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