West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme is the major farmer welfare scheme of West Bengal Government. Yearly Financial Assistance will be provided to farmers under West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme. Apart from yearly financial assistance, one time grant will also be provided in case of untimely demise of farmer.
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Krishak Bandhu Scheme Highlights
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| Scheme Name | West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme. |
| Launched Date | 01-01-2019. |
| Benefits | Yearly Financial Assistance to Farmers. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Farmers of West Bengal. |
| Responsible Department | Department of Agriculture, West Bengal Government. |
| Official Portal | Krishak Badhu Scheme Official Website. |
| How to Apply | Through Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme. |
Introduction of Krishak Bandhu Scheme: A Brief Insight
- Farmers is the backbone of any country in the world.
- They produce food for the population and also contribute in the GDP of Country.
- But Agricultural Activity is a risking job in which farmers have to face risk of crop loss.
- To protect farmers from unwanted losses every State Government runs financial assistance scheme on their own end.
- Government of West Bengal also runs a financial assistance scheme for the welfare farmers named Krishak Bandhu Scheme.
- It was launched on January 1st 2019.
- The main aim behind launching West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme is to provide financial security cover to farmers of West Bengal.
- Department of Agriculture of West Bengal Government is the responsible department of this scheme.
- Krishak in the scheme name is the synonym used for Farmers.
- West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme is divided into two sub schemes :-
- First Sub Scheme is “Krishak Bandhu Assured Income Scheme”.
- Second Sub Scheme is “Krishak Bandhu Death Benefit Scheme”.
- Yearly Financial Assistance will be provided to farmers of West Bengal under Krishak Bandhu Assured Income Scheme.
- The below mentioned financial assistance will be provided to farmers under Krishak Bandhu Assured Income Scheme :-
- Rs. 10,000/- per year to those farmers who have 1 Acre or More Cultivable Agricultural Land.
- Rs. 4,000/- per year to those farmers who have less than 1 Acre of Cultivable Agricultural Land.
- This financial assistance will utilize by farmers to purchase fertilizers, seeds and other mandatory required thing for agriculture.
- Financial Assistance will be provided under Krishak Bandhu Death Benefit Scheme in case of untimely demise of Registered Farmer.
- The following financial assistance will be provide to next of kin in case of untimely demise of farmer under Krishak Bandhu Death Benefit Scheme :-
- One Time Financial Grant of Rs. 2,00,000/-.
- Every Farmer of West Bengal who has cultivable agricultural land is eligible for financial assistance under Krishak Bandhu Scheme.
- Having a Voter Identity Card of Farmer is mandatory to avail the benefit.
- Financial Assistance to Farmer under Krishak Bandhu Scheme will be provided in two equal installment at the time of Rabi and Kharif season.
- There is no Online Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme available at this moment.
- Eligible Farmers also check the Status of Krishak Bandhu Scheme Application by visiting the official portal.
- Beneficiary List of Krishak Bandhu Scheme is available at the office of Gram Panchayat.
- Eligible Farmers can apply for yearly financial assistance by filling Offline Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme.
- In case of any help or assistance required regarding Krishak Bandhu Scheme then farmers can contact their nearest Gram Panchayat Office.
Benefits Provided to Farmers under Scheme
- The following financial assistance will be provided to the Eligible Farmers of West Bengal under Krishak Bandhu Scheme :-
- Rs. 10,000/- per Acre per Year will be provided to those Farmers who have 1 Acre or More Cultivable Agricultural Land.
- Rs. 4,000/- per Acre per Year will provided to those Farmers who have less 1 Acre of Cultivable Agricultural Land.
- Rs. 2,00,000/- will be provided in case of untimely demise of Registered Farmer.
Eligibility Conditions Set for Farmers
- The following eligibility criteria is required to fulfill in order to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Krishak Bandhu Scheme :-
- Farmer Should be a Permanent Resident of West Bengal.
- The Age of Farmer Should be between 18 Years to 60 Years.
- Farmer Should have Cultivable Agricultural Land.
- Farmer Should have any of the below mentioned documents related to Agricultural Land :-
- Khata Khatauni of Land.
- Patta issued by Government.
- Forest Patta.
- Recorded Share Cropper.
Documents Required at the Time of Apply
- The following documents will be required to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Krishak Bandhu Scheme of West Bengal Government :-
- Any of the Following Documents related to Agricultural Land :-
- Cultivable Land Record of Right.
- Patta issued by Government.
- Forest Patta.
- Land Record Recorded with Barga.
- Farmer Voter Identity Card.
- Farmer Aadhar Card.
- Bank Account Details.
- Farmer Passport Size Photo.
- Mobile Number of Farmer.
- Any of the Following Documents related to Agricultural Land :-
How Farmer Can Apply for Scheme to Avail the Benefits
- The only way to apply for Krishak Bandhu Scheme of West Bengal Government is through Offline Application Form.
- Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme is available free of cost in the office of Gram Panchayat.
- Collect the Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme and fill it correctly.
- Attach all the required documents with the Application Form.
- Attaching Voter Identity Card of Farmer with Application Form is mandatory.
- Submit the Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme along with all the documents at Gram Panchayat Office.
- Application Form and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
- After verification, financial assistance under Krishak Bandhu Scheme will be transferred in the given bank account of Farmerin two equal installment.
Farmer Death Claim Procedure under Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- Financial Assistance will be provided in case of untimely demise of farmer.
- Claimant can claim the financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- under this scheme by filling the Offline Death Claim Form.
- Death Claim Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme is available free of cost in the office of Gram Panchayat.
- Collect the Application Form, fill it correctly and attach the below mentioned documents with it :-
- Identity Proof of Deceased Farmer.
- Death Certificate of Farmer.
- Claimant Certificate.
- Agricultural Land Details.
- Claimant Self Declaration Form.
- Bank Account Details.
- Submit the Death Claim Application Form along with all the documents in the office of Gram Panchayat.
- Application Form and documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials of Department of Agriculture.
- After verification, financial assistance will be transferred in the bank account of claimant.
Available Application Forms of Scheme
- English Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- Bengali Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- English Death Claim Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- Bengali Death Claim Application Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- Claimant Self Declaration Form of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
Important Links Available for Scheme
- Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal Official Website.
- Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal Registered Farmer Details.
- English Guidelines of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- Bengali Guidelines of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
- Mobile App of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal.
Contact Details for Help
- Contact Number of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal :-
- 08597974989.
- 06291720406.
- Contact Email of Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal :- krishak.bandhu@ingreens.in.
Conclusion of Scheme
- Farmers face lots of difficulties while performing farming activities. Their income is also not stable. It solely depends on the production of agricultural produce. So, Krishak Bandhu Scheme of West Bengal Government provide some relief to farmers financially so that they can easily take care of their expenses.
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