Bardhakya Bhata (বার্ধক্য ভাতা) — West Bengal government’s old age allowance under the Joy Bangla social security scheme. For elderly citizens — SC/ST and General categories. Monthly allowance credited via DBT through socialsecurity.wb.gov.in.
Official Portal: 👉 socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
💡 দ্রুত উত্তর: Status Check: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Track Application Status → Application ID / Mobile Amount: ₹1,000/month (old age — Joy Bangla scheme) Apply: Bangla Sahayata Kendra (BSK) ya BDO office → Form P Helpline: 1800-345-5555
Bardhakya Bhata = Joy Bangla Scheme — Same!
Most common confusion:
Bardhakya Bhata = Bengali term for old age allowance। It is covered under the Joy Bangla pension scheme on socialsecurity.wb.gov.in। Same portal, same form, same process।
| Bengali Term | English | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| বার্ধক্য ভাতা | Old Age Allowance | socialsecurity.wb.gov.in |
| বিধবা ভাতা | Widow Allowance | Same portal |
| প্রতিবন্ধী ভাতা | Disability Allowance | Same portal |
Status Check — Step by Step
Step 1: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → “Track Application Status”
Step 2: Enter:
- Application ID (from registration receipt)
- OR Mobile Number
Step 3: Submit → Status:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Approved ✅ | Monthly payment ongoing |
| Pending | Verification in progress |
| Rejected | Reason visible → Fix → Reapply |
Apply — Form P
Step 1: Nearest Bangla Sahayata Kendra (BSK) ya BDO office jaayein
Step 2: Form P fill karein:
- Personal details + DOB (60+ proof)
- Category (old age / widow / disabled)
- Bank details
Step 3: Documents:
- Aadhaar
- Age proof (60+ — voter ID / birth certificate)
- BPL card
- Bank passbook
- Photo
Step 4: Submit → Application ID milega → Track on portal
Eligibility
- 60+ years — West Bengal resident
- BPL / low income family
- No government salary/pension
FAQ — প্রায়শই জিজ্ঞাসিত প্রশ্ন
বার্ধক্য ভাতার স্ট্যাটাস কীভাবে দেখব? socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Track Application Status → Application ID।
Bardhakya Bhata kitna milta hai? ₹1,000/month Joy Bangla scheme ke under।
Apply kahan se karein? BSK (Bangla Sahayata Kendra) ya BDO office → Form P → Submit।
Helpline: 1800-345-5555 | socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
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