The West Bengal government is organising Jan Kalyan Shivir from 15 to 17 June 2026 at thousands of locations across the state. During this three-day camp, officials from 19 government departments sit together at a single venue and register citizens for 55 government schemes on the spot. No travel to different offices, no separate appointments – everything happens under one roof.
This guide covers every detail you need: camp timings, the full 55-scheme list, required documents, step-by-step registration process, camp locator tool, helpline numbers, and answers to common doubts, including the Yuva Shakti Yojana confusion.
Jan Kalyan Shivir 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Camp Name | Jan Kalyan Shivir |
| Duration | 15 June 2026 – 17 June 2026 (3 days) |
| State | West Bengal |
| Total Departments Involved | 19 |
| Total Schemes Covered | 55 (Central + State G2C schemes) |
| Service Type | Walk-in registration & on-spot service delivery |
| Appointment Needed | Not required |
| Daily Camp Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Eligibility | All residents of West Bengal |
| Official Website | jks.wb.gov.in |
What Exactly Happens at Jan Kalyan Shivir?
Think of it as a one-stop government service mela. Every participating department puts up its own counter at the campground. You walk up to the counter relevant to your scheme, hand over your documents, and the official either completes your registration immediately or hands you an acknowledgement slip for further processing.
The biggest advantage: a single household can get multiple family members registered for different schemes – pension, ration card update, scholarship, health card – all in one visit, without running between block offices, municipal offices, and bank branches.
The June 2026 edition is the largest so far, with schemes touching agriculture, banking and insurance, health, housing, food security, education, employment, land records, and welfare of women, SC/ST/OBC, and minority communities.
Complete List of 55 Schemes – Department Wise
Below is the official department-wise breakdown of all schemes available at the camp.
1. Agriculture Department
1. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi
2. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
3. Soil Health Card
4. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
2. Backward Class Welfare Department
5. Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship
6. Shikshashree (SC)
7. Medhashree (OBC)
8. Taposhili Bandhu
3. Finance / Banks
9. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
10. PM Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana
11. PM Suraksha Beema Yojana
12. Atal Pension Yojana
4. Fisheries Department
13. PM-Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
5. Food and Supplies Department
14. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
15. Rajya Khadya Suraksha Yojana-1
16. PM Ujjwala Yojana
6. Food Processing and Horticulture
17. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
18. PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
7. Health Department
8. Higher Education Department
9. Home Department
21. Aadhaar Enrolment and Seeding
22. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Application
10. Labour Department
23. E-Shram
24. PM Shram Yogi Maandhan
25. Bina Mulya Samajik Suraksha Yojana (BMSSY)
26. WB Migrant Workers Welfare Schemes
11. Land Department
27. Mutation of Land Records
28. Minor Correction of Land Records
29. Patta Applications
12. Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education
30. Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship
31. Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM-VIKAS)
13. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
32. PM-Vishwakarma
33. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
34. Mudra Loan
35. Udyam Registration
14. Power Department
15. Panchayat and Rural Development
37. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)-IHHL
38. Credit Linkage to SHGs
39. Job Cards for VB-GRAM-G
16. Technical Education, Training and Skill Development (TET&SD)
40. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
41. National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)
42. Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
43. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
44. Utkarsh Bangla
45. Rojgar Seva Portal
17. Tribal Development Department
46. Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship
47. Shikshashree (SC/ST)
48. Jai Johar
18. Urban Development and Municipal Affairs (UDMA)
49. PM-SVANidhi (Street Vendor Loan)
50. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban-IHHL
51. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U)
19. Women and Child Development (WCD)
52. Annapurna Yojana
53. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
54. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
55. Kanyashree Yojana / Beti Bachao Yojana
You can also check the Official PDF List of All Schemes and Services released by the West Bengal government.
Yuva Shakti Yojana: Clearing the Confusion
A lot of youth are searching for Yuva Shakti Yojana registration at Jan Kalyan Shivir – and the answer is no, it is not part of this camp. The official 55-scheme list does not mention Yuva Shakti Yojana anywhere, and department officials have confirmed this on record.
The confusion likely comes from the fact that Jan Kalyan Shivir already covers several youth-focused employment and skill schemes – NAPS, NATS, PM Internship Scheme, DDU-GKY, and the Rojgar Seva Portal – under the Technical Education, Training and Skill Development counter. Yuva Shakti Yojana, however, runs as an independent scheme with its own separate registration mechanism. If the state government decides to open Yuva Shakti Yojana applications through a future camp, it will be announced separately via the district administration.
Documents You Must Carry to the Camp
Document requirements vary slightly by scheme, but these cover almost all 55 schemes. Carry originals plus 2 photocopies of each:
- Aadhaar Card– needed for nearly every scheme; carry original + photocopy
- Bank passbook/account details – mandatory for DBT-linked schemes such as PM-Kisan, Atal Pension Yojana, and PM Jeevan Jyoti Beema
- Ration Card – required for food security schemes, PM Ujjwala, and PMAY
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar – for OTP verification during registration
- Passport-size photos – keep 2-4 copies handy
- Caste Certificate – for SC/ST/OBC scholarships, Shikshashree, Medhashree, and Taposhili Bandhu
- Income Certificate – for income-based schemes like scholarships and PMAY
- Land documents / Patta – for PM-Kisan, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, KCC, and land mutation or correction work
Officials check originals at the counter and keep the photocopies for processing, so don’t forget to carry duplicates.
Step-by-Step: How to Register at Jan Kalyan Shivir
- Locate your camp – Go to jks.wb.gov.in/Public/KnowYourCampLocation.aspx, pick your district and date, and the portal shows your nearest venue. You can also ask your panchayat office or ward councillor.
- Pick any day from 15-17 June – All three days work the same way; visiting early morning helps you skip long queues.
- Go to the correct department counter – Match your scheme to its department from the list above and head straight to that counter.
- Get your documents verified – The official checks your originals, collects photocopies, and confirms eligibility.
- Collect your acknowledgement slip – This slip or reference number is your proof of application; keep it safe.
- Apply for more than one scheme if eligible – There’s no cap on how many counters you visit in a single trip.
- Track status later – After 17 June, use your reference number on the respective scheme’s portal to check progress.
How to Find Your Nearest Camp Online
The state has set up a dedicated locator tool at jks.wb.gov.in:
- Open jks.wb.gov.in/Public/KnowYourCampLocation.aspx on your mobile or laptop.
- Select your district from the dropdown.
- Choose your visit date – 15, 16, or 17 June 2026.
- The tool shows the venue name, block/ward, and full address of the camp nearest you.
- Note it down, camps run from 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Helpline & Support Contacts
| Contact Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Toll-Free Number | 18003450117 |
| Landline | 033-22140152 |
| jankalyanshivirwb@gmail.com | |
| District Control Rooms | Check here |
| Official Website | jks.wb.gov.in |
The toll-free helpline 18003450117 is free to call from any network and can help with location queries, scheme eligibility, and on-ground issues.
Which Counter Should You Visit? (Category-Wise Guide)
Not sure which counter applies to you? Use this quick guide:
- Farmers → PM-Kisan, KCC, Soil Health Card, AIF, PM-Matsya Kisan (Agriculture & Fisheries counters)
- Daily wage workers/labourers → E-Shram, PM Shram Yogi Maandhan, BMSSY, Migrant Workers Welfare (Labour counter)
- Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Tribal communities → Scholarships, Shikshashree, Medhashree, Taposhili Bandhu, Jai Johar
- Women → Annapurna Yojana, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Kanyashree/Beti Bachao Yojana (WCD counter)
- Small business owners & artisans → PM-Vishwakarma, PMEGP, Mudra Loan, Udyam Registration (MSME counter)
- Job seekers & trainees → NAPS, NATS, PMIS, DDU-GKY, Utkarsh Bangla, Rojgar Seva Portal
- Urban residents → PMAY-U, PM-SVANidhi, Swachh Bharat Mission Urban
- Rural residents → SBM-IHHL, SHG credit linkage, VB-GRAM-G job cards
- Health & insurance seekers → Ayushman Bharat, PM Jeevan Jyoti, PM Suraksha Beema, Jan Dhan Yojana
- Land record holders → Mutation, correction, and patta applications at the Land counter
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I visit any Jan Kalyan Shivir camp or only the camp assigned to my area?
Citizens should preferably visit the camp assigned to their area because departmental records, beneficiary data, and local verification facilities are generally linked to the designated camp location.
Q. Will I receive scheme benefits immediately at the camp?
No. Jan Kalyan Shivir mainly facilitates registration, verification, document submission, and service requests. Benefits are released according to the rules and timelines of the respective scheme.
Q. What should I do if my name is missing from a beneficiary list?
You can visit the concerned department counter and seek guidance regarding eligibility, correction procedures, or fresh registration, wherever applicable.
Q. Can I apply on behalf of my parents, spouse, or other family members?
Yes, but you should carry the required documents of the concerned family member. Some services may require the beneficiary’s presence for verification.
Q. Is Aadhaar mandatory for all 55 schemes available at Jan Kalyan Shivir?
Not necessarily. However, Aadhaar is required for many schemes and services. Citizens should carry their Aadhaar Card even if it is not mandatory for a particular scheme.
Q. Can students and parents apply for different schemes during the same visit?
Yes. One family can approach different department counters and apply for multiple schemes if the eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
Q. What happens if I forget an important document?
Officials may provide guidance regarding the missing document, but incomplete applications may not be processed until the required documents are submitted.
Q. Are Jan Kalyan Shivir services available in both rural and urban areas?
Yes. Camps are organised across districts, municipalities, and local administrative areas to ensure wider access to government services.
Q. How can I verify whether a particular scheme is available at the camp before visiting?
Citizens can check the official scheme list, contact the helpline, or verify the information through the official Jan Kalyan Shivir portal.
Q. Is there any registration fee for Jan Kalyan Shivir?
No. Eligible citizens can access services and submit applications without paying any registration fee. Applicants should avoid middlemen and deal only with authorised officials.
Tabassum is a government schemes researcher and writer with 5 years of experience tracking Central and State welfare scheme programmes across India. She has covered 500+ schemes spanning agriculture, women welfare, education, and housing, helping lakhs of beneficiaries understand their entitlements in simple language.