Government Schemes of West Bengal

If you searched for socialregistry.wb.gov.in, you are looking for the official West Bengal Annapurna Yojana portal. The full and correct URL is https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in. This portal is built by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and all content, data, and operations are owned by the Government of West Bengal. The portal title reads: “Government of West Bengal … Read more

Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana is a state-funded health insurance scheme announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 11 July 2026. The scheme will provide health insurance coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh with cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals across India for eligible residents of West Bengal who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY). … Read more

The Kanyaratna Education Grant Scheme is the renamed and enhanced version of West Bengal’s Kanyashree Prakalpa, announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 14 August 2026. Implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, the scheme provides annual financial assistance to eligible unmarried girl students and a one-time higher education grant, … Read more

Paschim Banga Awas Yojana is a rural housing scheme of the Government of West Bengal that provides financial assistance to eligible families for the construction of a permanent house. Earlier known as Banglar Bari, the scheme was renamed as Paschim Banga Awas Yojana on 6 August 2026. Implemented through the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, … Read more

Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is a newly announced women’s welfare scheme of the West Bengal Government under which eligible women beneficiaries are expected to receive ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system from 3 June 2026. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries do not need a fresh application, according to current government announcements. West … Read more

Annapurna Yojana is a newly launched women’s financial assistance scheme of the Government of West Bengal under which eligible women beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 every month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme officially replaces the earlier proposed “Annapurna Bhandar Scheme” framework and aims to strengthen women’s empowerment and socio-economic support across the state from … Read more

Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women is a newly approved welfare initiative of the West Bengal Government under which women will be able to travel free of cost on state-run government buses across the State from 1 June 2026. The scheme aims to reduce daily transportation expenses for women commuters and improve accessibility to education, … Read more

Kanyashree Scheme is a flagship social welfare scheme of the Government of West Bengal that encourages girls to continue their education and discourages child marriage through direct financial assistance. Implemented by the Department of Women Development and Social Welfare, the scheme provides an Annual Scholarship (K1) of ₹1,000 to eligible girls aged 13 to 18 … Read more

The Sarathi Scheme, formerly known as the Sabooj Sathi Scheme, is a Government of West Bengal initiative that provides a free bicycle to eligible Class IX students studying in Government schools, Government-aided schools, and recognised Madrasahs across the state. The scheme is implemented by the West Bengal SC, ST and OBC Development & Finance Corporation … Read more

The West Bengal Banglar Udyam Credit Card Scheme is a proposed entrepreneurship support scheme announced by the BJP during the 2026 Assembly Elections. Under the proposed framework, nearly 2 lakh youth may receive financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh, including grant support and interest-free business financing. Although the BJP has formed the government in West … Read more