Government Schemes of West Bengal

Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme is a women’s financial assistance initiative launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2021, under which eligible women beneficiaries receive monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,700 for the SC/ST category and Rs. 1,500 for other categories through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). From 1 June 2026, the scheme is being replaced by … 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 1 June 2026. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries may 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

The West Bengal Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card Scheme is a proposed unemployment assistance scheme announced by the BJP during the 2026 Assembly Elections. Under this proposed scheme, eligible unemployed youth may receive expected financial assistance of ₹3000 per month. Although the new government has now been formed in West Bengal, the official launch, registration process, … 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 5 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 … Read more

The West Bengal Matrishakti Bharosa Card Scheme is a proposed women’s financial assistance scheme announced by the BJP during the 2026 Assembly Elections. Under this proposed scheme, eligible women may receive an expected monthly financial support of ₹3000. Although the BJP has already formed the government in West Bengal, authorities have not officially launched the … Read more

Aikyashree Scholarship Scheme is a West Bengal Government initiative that provides financial assistance to minority students from the school level to higher education. The scheme supports students from Class 1 to PhD by offering scholarships based on merit and income, helping them continue their studies without financial burden. West Bengal Aikyashree Scholarship Scheme Highlights Scheme … Read more

The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme (SVMCM) is a West Bengal Government scheme that provides monthly financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker families. The scholarship supports students from Higher Secondary to postgraduate and technical courses, ensuring uninterrupted education through direct benefit transfer. West Bengal SVMCM Scholarship Highlights Scheme Name Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship … Read more

West Bengal Freeship Scheme (WBFS) is a state government initiative that provides tuition fee waivers to students pursuing undergraduate technical courses in private institutions. Introduced in 2011, the scheme supports meritorious students from economically weaker families by reducing the cost of professional education in fields like Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture. West Bengal Freeship Scheme (WBFS) … Read more