West Bengal Bidhoba Bhata Form 2026: WB Widow Pension Scheme Apply

The West Bengal Bidhoba Bhata scheme, also recognized as the West Bengal Widow Pension Scheme, provides essential monthly financial assistance to widowed women across the state. Managed by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, this social welfare initiative aims to support vulnerable women by directly transferring funds into their bank accounts. Eligible beneficiaries currently receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000, with a proposed increase to ₹1,500 under the West Bengal Budget 2026-27.

Key Highlights of WB Bidhoba Bhata Scheme

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	West Bengal Bidhoba Bhata (Widow Pension Scheme)
Administering Authority	Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare
Target Beneficiaries	Widowed women residing in West Bengal
Current Monthly Pension	₹1,000 (Proposed increase to ₹1,500 in Budget 2026-27)
Application Mode	Offline and Online
Application Form	Form-P

Eligibility Criteria for Bidhoba Bhata

Applicants must fulfill specific criteria set by the state government to qualify for the widow pension:

• The applicant must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• She must have resided in the state for a minimum of ten consecutive years prior to application.
• The total family income must not exceed the prescribed limit set by the government.
• The applicant should not be dependent on or maintained by any of her relatives.
• Professional beggars and mendicants are strictly ineligible.
• Women already receiving other government financial benefits, such as Disability Pension, Old Age Pension, Farmers Pension, or Family Pension from state or central authorities, cannot apply.

Required Documents

To prevent application rejection, candidates must keep the following documents ready before submitting the Bidhoba Bhata Form-P:

• Photocopy of the husband's death certificate
• Photocopy of Aadhaar card
• Photocopy of voter ID (EPIC) card
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Bank account details linked with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Step-by-Step Application Process

The application for the West Bengal Bidhoba Bhata can be completed through offline channels and designated camps:

1. Obtain the Form: Collect the Bidhoba Bhata application form (Form-P) free of charge from the nearest gram panchayat office, municipality office, block office, or sub-divisional office, or download it from the official portal.
2. Fill Details: Enter your full name, residential address, district, and other personal information accurately. Provide your DBT-linked bank account details, along with your Aadhaar and voter card numbers.
3. Attach Documents: Securely attach photocopies of your husband's death certificate, Aadhaar card, voter card, and a passport-size photograph.
4. Submit Application: Hand over the completed application form to the District Magistrate through the Block Development Officer, Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samiti, or Sub-Divisional Officer depending on whether you reside in a rural, municipal, or notified area. Applications can also be submitted during Jan Kalyan Shibir camps.

How to Check Payment Status

Beneficiaries can verify if their monthly pension has been successfully credited by visiting the official status-checking portal. By selecting 'Track Applicant Status' and entering the scheme name along with the registered mobile number, applicants can check their payment status. If the funds have been successfully transferred, the portal will display 'Payment Success'. Applicants should visit the official Sarkari Yojana website for further updates.