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West Bengal raises social pension to ₹1,500 monthly from August 1
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West Bengal increased monthly social pensions for the elderly, widows, and disabled from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, benefiting over 2.5 million beneficiaries starting August 1, 2026. The hike follows an official order released on July 22.
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West Bengal raises social pension to ₹1,500 monthly from August 1
The West Bengal government raised monthly financial assistance under Social Welfare Pension Schemes from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, effective August 1, 2026. The increase applies to Old Age, Widow, and Disability Pensions, benefiting over 2.5 million eligible beneficiaries. The decision was announced via an official order on July 22, 2026. The enhanced amount will be disbursed through direct benefit transfer (DBT) mechanisms. The state government cited rising living costs as the rationale for the hike.
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