West Bengal Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme

Madhyamik-passed youths who are currently unemployed and are in the age group of 21 to 40 years will now receive monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,500/- under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme of the West Bengal Government.
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Introduction of West Bengal Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme: A Brief Insight

• The West Bengal Government announced the launch of a new unemployment scheme while presenting the budget for the year 2026-2026.
• The name of the Scheme will be “Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme”.
• This scheme will be officially launched on 01st of April 2026.
• The main objective of the West Bengal Government behind launching this new unemployment assistance scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to educated unemployed youth to support them while they search for employment opportunities.
• West Bengal Government’s Directorate of Employment under the Department of Labour is the implementing agency of Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme.
• Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme is an unemployment assistance program under which eligible youth will receive Rs. 1,500/- per month as financial support.
• The government will provide this assistance for a maximum period of 5 years or until the applicant gets employment, whichever is earlier.
• Yuba Sathi Scheme will help unemployed youth manage their basic expenses and continue their job search without financial stress.
• Beneficiary Youth who have passed Madhyamik Examination, are currently unemployed and are in the age group of 21 years to 40 years are eligible to receive monthly unemployment assistance under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme of the Government of West Bengal.
• If any youth is a beneficiary of any other social security scheme and is receiving financial assistance, then they are not eligible to receive the benefits of this scheme.
• However, youth receiving the educational benefit or scholarship are eligible to enrol under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme.
• West Bengal Government allocated Rs. 5,000/- Crore for the year 2026-2027 for the smooth implementation of this scheme.
• The government will organise the registration camps across all 294 assembly constituencies where eligible youths can apply for the West Bengal Government’s Bangla Yuba Sathi Scheme.
• Government of West Bengal will officially launch this scheme on 01-04-2026.
• Eligible youths can also apply for Yuvasree Scheme, which is another unemployment assistance scheme in which Rs. 1,500/- per month assistance will be provided.
• The List of West Bengal Government Schemes can be seen here.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• West Bengal Government will provide the following benefits to all educated but unemployed youth under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme :-
  • Monthly Unemployment Assistance will be provided to selected beneficiaries.
  • Each Unemployed but Education Youth will receive Rs. 1,500/- per month.
  • Unemployment Assistance will be provided for 5 years or till applicant gets employment. (whichever is Earlier)

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Unemployment Assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month will be provided by the West Bengal Government to those applicants who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme :-
  • Permanent Resident Youth of West Bengal are eligible to apply.
  • The Age of the Applicant Youth should be between 21 year to 40 years.
  • Beneficiary Youth should have passed Madhyamik and be unemployed at the time of Application.
  • Applicant Youth should not be covered under any Social Security Scheme of the Government.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The documents that are required to be submitted at the time of applying for monthly unemployment assistance of Rs. 1,500/- under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme of the West Bengal Government :-
  • Residence Proof of West Bengal.
  • Aadhaar Card of the Applicant.
  • Voter Identity Card.
  • Employment Exchange Registration Number.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Email ID.
  • Educational Documents.
  • Certificate of Unemployment.
  • Photo.
  • Bank Account Number with IFSC Code.
  • Certificate of Income.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• The Government of West Bengal will release an official advertisement in newspapers regarding the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme.
• After the announcement, the government will organise special registration camps across all 294 Assembly constituencies of the state.
• These camps will provide a direct opportunity for eligible, educated but unemployed youth to register under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Prakalpa.
• Interested youth can visit their nearest camp and complete the registration process there.
• Agents present at the camps will distribute the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme Application Forms and guide applicants while filling them out.
• They will explain the eligibility criteria, required documents, and other important details to ensure that applicants submit correct and complete information.
• Applicants must attach all required documents along with the filled application form.
• After completing the form, they need to submit it along with the documents to the camp operator.
• The operator will enter the applicant’s details into the online system for further processing.
• The concerned department will conduct a thorough verification of all submitted applications and documents.
• Once the department completes the verification successfully, it will transfer Rs. 1,500 directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
• Similar to the Yuvasree Scheme, the government may also accept online applications through the Employment Bank Portal. This will allow eligible youth to apply digitally without visiting a camp.
• The government will officially launch the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme on 1 April 2026.
• As soon as the scheme launches, we will provide updated and detailed information here.

Important Links of the Scheme

• West Bengal Employment Bank Portal.

Contact Details of the Scheme in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Email of Central Management Cell Employment Bank West Bengal :-
  • employment_bank_wb@wb.gov.in.
  • feedbackempbank@wb.gov.in. (For Employers Only)
• Contact Number of West Bengal Labour Department :- 18001030009.

Tabassum

Tabassum is a senior content writer with 5 years of experience in creating well-researched and user-friendly content on Central and State Government schemes.