Government Schemes of West Bengal

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

Sishu Saathi Scheme is a West Bengal Government initiative that provides completely free cardiac surgery to children suffering from heart diseases. Launched in 2013, the scheme ensures that eligible children up to 12 years of age receive life-saving treatment without any financial burden through empanelled government and private hospitals. West Bengal Sishu Saathi Scheme Highlights … Read more

Somobyathi Scheme is a West Bengal Government initiative that provides Rs. 2,000 one-time financial assistance to bereaved families for cremation or burial expenses. Launched in November 2016, the scheme ensures immediate cash support at the time of a funeral without any complex application process, making it accessible and practical for poor households across the state. … Read more

The West Bengal Banglar Bari Scheme is a housing support initiative by the Government of West Bengal that helps poor families build a permanent house. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance to construct a pucca house with basic facilities. The scheme mainly targets families living in kutcha houses and aims to improve their … Read more

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/- per month under the Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme of the West Bengal Government. Read the full article for more details. West Bengal Banglar Yuba Sathi Scheme Highlights Scheme … Read more

Tea Garden Workers belonging to the Scheduled Tribe Community of West Bengal will get free-of-cost constructed houses under Chaa Sundari Housing Scheme. Each House consists of 2 Rooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Verandah and 1 Bathroom. Read the full article to know more. West Bengal Chaa Sundari Housing Scheme Highlights Scheme Name West Bengal Chaa Sundari … Read more

Monthly Retainer Fees of Rs. 1,000/- per month and Performance Fees of Rs. 1,000/- per head per day for every performance and an Old Age Pension of Rs. 1,000/- per month will be provided to eligible folk artists as per their eligibility criteria under Lokprasar Prakalpa of West Bengal Government. Read the full article to … Read more