West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension
The scheme provides pension benefits to transport workers of the state upon reaching 60 years of age.
What you get
- Pension Amount: ₹1,500/- per month for beneficiaries aged 60 and above. - Incremental Benefit: Additional ₹10/- per month for every completed year of enrolment beyond five years. <br>
Who can apply
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
- The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
- The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
- The applicant must have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years to qualify for pension benefits.
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Who cannot apply
How to apply
Online
Step-1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up. Step-2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”. Step-3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”. Step-4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered. Step-5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”. Step-6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”. Step-7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
Details
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension” by the Labour Department, is designed to support unorganized transport workers upon retirement. Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1500/-, which increases by ₹10/- for each year of enrolment beyond 5 years, provided they have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years. This initiative aims to ensure financial stability and dignity for transport workers during their retirement years. <br>