Great news for West Bengal farmers! The government has launched a new flagship farmer welfare initiative, the West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme, which aims to provide financial support to help you buy essential farming inputs such as pesticides, fertilizers, and medicines. Under this scheme, the government of West Bengal is providing the financial aid of INR 10,000 every year to the farmers. To avail the benefit of the scheme, the farmer has to register themselves by visiting the official website. Keep reading this article for more information.
About West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme
The West Bengal government launched the Krishak Bandhu Scheme, a flagship agricultural initiative that offers fixed financial assistance to farmers across West Bengal. Under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme, the government commits to providing Rupees 10,000 annually to all farmers. The farmers of the state who own 2 acres of land will also receive Rupees 10,000 per year. The name of the scheme, Krishak Bandhu (meaning “friend of farmers”), highlights the positive attitude of the government on providing financial assistance to farmers with their crop-related expenses.
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The security stipend under the scheme will be disbursed in two installments, one in the Rabi season, another at the start of the Kharif season, and one similar to the marginal farmers. This money is transferred to the bank account of candidates through the Direct Benefit Transfer ( DBT) process.
Purpose Of West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- The scheme aims to empower farmers by providing them with financial assistance to purchase necessary agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
- The financial support allows farmers to independently increase their crop output, which ultimately benefits them.
- By providing direct and transparent payments, the government not only motivates farmers to use the banking system but also helps them become more financially stable.
- A key goal of the scheme is to significantly eliminate the financial burden on farmers and help them to avoid high-interest loans from moneylenders.
Key Highlights Of Krishak Bandhu Scheme
| Name of scheme | West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme |
| Who launched | The government of West Bengal |
| Who announced | The government authorities of West Bengal |
| Year | 2025 |
| Location | West Bengal |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers of West Bengal |
| Benefit | 10,000 rupees every year |
| Death benefit | 2 lakh after the death of a farmer |
| Documents required | Adharcard, voter card, and many more |
| Beneficiary list | Online on the official website |
| Application process | Online+ofline |
| Official website | Krishak Bandhu Scheme |
Benefits Of WB Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- Eligible farmers will receive financial assistance of Rupees 10,000 per annum.
- Farmers owning land less than one acre and who are not in a position to purchase the inputs for cropping will also get a proportionate amount of money under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme. The scheme provides direct financial aid to farmers twice a year to ensure regular income.
- The fund will be paid in two organized approaches as payments, one at the beginning of the Rabi Season and another at the beginning of the Kharif season.
- In the event of the Unfortunate death of a farmer between 18 years to 60 years, the farm family of the farmer will be paid an amount of 2 lacks as monetary support to make the farm family financially independent
- The scheme creates a positive mindset among the farmers towards self-reliance and makes them aware of their significant contribution to the economy.
- The guaranteed amount under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme will be directly transferred into their bank accounts through the process of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) with transparency in the transfer.
Eligibility Criteria for Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The occupation applicant must be a farmer.
- The age of the candidate should be more than or equal to 18 years.
- The age of the applicant for the death benefit should be between 18 years to 60 years.
- Farmers with more than an acre of land will benefit perfectly, but farmers who have land owning less than 1 acre will benefit proportionately the minimum amount.
- For the death benefit, the deceased farmer must be recorded as a tenant or sharecropper farmer in the government records.
Document Required
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership proof
- Bank account details
- 2 passport-sized photos
- Domicile certificate
- Farmer registration certificate.
- Death certificate( if the farmer has expired).
How To Apply Online For Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- Firstly, you have to visit the official website of the scheme,
- After getting the homepage in front of you, you have to register yourself through your mobile number and OTP.
- After registration, you will see an application form.
- After getting the application form, you have to fill it out with the required details.
- After entering all the documents, you have to attach the required documents to your application form.
- After entering all the details, you must quickly recheck and review the information entered in the form quickly and then click on the “Submit Now” Button to complete the process.
FAQs
What is the official website to check the West Bengal Krishak Bandhu scheme?
The official website to check the beneficiary list is Krishak Bandhu Scheme..
Who is eligible for the West Bengal Krishak Bandhu scheme?
Farmers of West Bengal who are either sharecroppers or tenant farmers, or landowners.
When will the installments come under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme 2025?
The installments will be deposited in the accounts of farmers, the first one in the kharif season means in the month of Jun, and the second one will be in the Rabi season means in the month of November.
Priya is a content writer with 4 years of experience in government schemes. He writes simple and helpful articles that guide people to understand and benefit from public welfare programs.
