{"id":792,"date":"2025-07-08T04:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalchronicle.co.in\/?p=792"},"modified":"2025-07-08T04:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:26:40","slug":"west-bengal-krishak-bandhu-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bengalchronicle.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/west-bengal-krishak-bandhu-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme: A Comprehensive Support System for Farmers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <em>Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/em>, launched in 2019 by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, is a flagship initiative aimed at ensuring financial security and sustainability for the state\u2019s farming community. With a dual focus on <strong>direct income support<\/strong> and <strong>risk mitigation through death and disability benefits<\/strong>, this scheme stands as a significant pillar of welfare for West Bengal&#8217;s small and marginal farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Objectives of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Provide <strong>direct financial assistance<\/strong> to farmers for agricultural activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support farmer families in the unfortunate event of death or permanent disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote <strong>agricultural stability and risk coverage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Direct Income Support: Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive <strong>\u20b95,000\/- per acre per year<\/strong>, capped at 2 acres. The support is disbursed in <strong>two equal installments<\/strong>\u2014one each for the <strong>Kharif<\/strong> and <strong>Rabi<\/strong> crop seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility for Income Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a <strong>resident of West Bengal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must own up to <strong>2 acres of cultivable land<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>actively engaged in farming<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Income Support Breakdown<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Farmers with 1 acre or more<\/strong>: \u20b910,000 per annum (\u20b95,000 per season).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Farmers with less than 1 acre<\/strong>: Support is provided on a <strong>pro-rata basis<\/strong>, with a minimum of \u20b94,000 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Death and Disability Benefit: A Safety Net for Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme also provides a <strong>one-time financial grant of \u20b92,00,000\/-<\/strong> in case of the <strong>death or permanent disability<\/strong> of a registered farmer, offering vital support to the family during times of distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility for Death\/Disability Benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The farmer must be aged <strong>between 18\u201360 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must be the <strong>legal heir<\/strong> (for death benefit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The farmer must have been <strong>enrolled under the scheme<\/strong> at the time of incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefit Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Death<\/strong>: \u20b92,00,000\/- lump sum to the legal heir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permanent Disability<\/strong>: \u20b92,00,000\/- lump sum to the affected farmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires submission of <strong>death or disability certificates<\/strong> and <strong>legal heir documentation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process: Easy and Accessible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants can apply <strong>online<\/strong> or <strong>offline<\/strong> for the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Offline Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the nearest <strong>Gram Panchayat<\/strong> or <strong>Assistant Director of Agriculture<\/strong> office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the <strong>prescribed application form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach required documents and submit the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect a <strong>submission receipt or acknowledgement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apply through the official portal: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in\/users\/sign_up\">https:\/\/krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in\/users\/sign_up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Income Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Record of Rights (RoR) \/ Land Ownership Document \/ Patta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter ID (mandatory), Aadhaar (optional).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank passbook (first and last page) or cancelled cheque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport-sized photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-declaration and land-related documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Death\/Disability Benefit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Death certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal heir certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability certificate (for disability benefit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar and land documents of the farmer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disbursement Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mode<\/strong>: All payments are made through <strong>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conditions<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Income support is linked to verified <strong>land ownership records<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death and disability benefits require <strong>legal documentation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helpline and Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helpline Numbers<\/strong>: 8336957370, 6291720406 (available from 10 AM to 6 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a>krishak.bandhu@ingreens.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status Tracking<\/strong>: Application status can be checked at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in\">https:\/\/krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/em> is a commendable effort by the West Bengal Government to empower the state&#8217;s farming community. By combining income support with social security measures, the scheme not only ensures economic stability for farmers but also builds a robust safety net for their families. With both online and offline accessibility, the scheme is a model for inclusive and farmer-friendly governance.<br><br>Source: https:\/\/www.myscheme.gov.in\/schemes\/kbs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Krishak Bandhu Scheme by the West Bengal Government \u2013 offering \u20b95,000 per acre income support and \u20b92,00,000 death\/disability benefits to farmers. 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