Government Schemes of West Bengal

On 1 July 2026, the West Bengal government released the first Rs. 3,000 instalment under Annapurna Yojana to more than 1.1 crore eligible women. At the same time, around 26 lakh applications were rejected, while thousands of approved beneficiaries saw a Payment Failure status instead of receiving the money. If your application falls into either … Read more

Bhorsha Karmasuchi Scheme is a newly announced youth assistance programme of the Government of West Bengal under which eligible unemployed graduates will receive ₹3,000 per month, and other eligible educated unemployed youth will receive ₹2,000 per month. Announced in the State Budget 2026-27, the scheme aims to provide financial support to unemployed youth aged 21 … Read more

The Bina Mulya Samajik Suraksha Yojana (BM-SSY) gives unorganised sector workers in West Bengal access to a provident fund, health assistance, death benefits, disability compensation, and education support – all free of cost. The West Bengal Government runs this scheme through the Labour Department, and workers register through the official portal at bmssy.wblabour.gov.in. Over 1.87 … Read more

Shikshashree Scholarship is a pre-matric scholarship scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2014-15 that provides annual financial assistance to SC and ST students studying in Classes V to VIII in Government and Government-Aided schools across the state. SC students receive Rs. 750 to Rs. 800 per year, and ST students receive Rs. … Read more

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 … Read more

Medhashree Scholarship Scheme is a pre-matric scholarship scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal that provides Rs. 800 per year to OBC students studying in Classes V to VIII in Government and Government-Aided schools across the state. The West Bengal State Government fully funds the scheme. Apply at oasis.wb.gov.in. West Bengal Medhashree Scholarship Scheme … 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 Yuva Shakti Yojana has become a major topic of discussion among young people across the state after the launch of the official Banglar Yuva Shakti platform. The initiative is expected to strengthen youth welfare, improve access to government services, and support future employment and beneficiary programmes through a unified framework. If you want to … Read more

The Annapurna Yojana registration drive in West Bengal has seen an overwhelming response, with lakhs of women submitting their applications for the monthly financial assistance under the scheme. But with the registration rush came a flood of mistakes – and now, many applicants are left wondering what happens next. If you have already submitted your … Read more

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