West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme

The Government of West Bengal will provide monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,700/- to SC/ ST Category Women and Rs. 1,500/- to Other Category Women under its Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Read here the complete details about the scheme.

West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Highlights
Scheme Name	West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Launched Year	2021.
Benefits	Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,500/- to Rs. 1,700/- will be provided.
Eligible Beneficiaries	Women of West Bengal.
Responsible Department	Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.
Official Website	Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Official Website.
How to Apply	Through the Application Form of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Free Scheme Updates	WhatsApp \| Telegram

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Introduction of West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme: A Brief Insight

There is a reason why every married woman is called a housemaker.
Because they can maintain and run the house financially and emotionally.
Irrespective of the amount they get to manage the household finances, there is always a need of more.
The Government of West Bengal initiated the Laxmir Bhandar Scheme to support women financially.
Lakshmir Bhandar was started by the Government of West Bengal in the year 2021.
The main objective behind launching this Scheme is to provide financial assistance to women of West Bengal for their basic daily expenses.
This money can be used by beneficiaries to purchase the daily household needs.
West Bengal Government’s Department of Women & Child and Social Welfare is the implementing department of this scheme.
Monthly Financial Assistance from Rs. 1,500/- to Rs. 1,700/- per month will be provided by the Government of West Bengal under this scheme.
Earlier, the amount of assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Prakalpa was Rs. 1,200/- per month for SC and ST women and Rs. 1,000/- per month for other category women.
However, from the month of February 2026, the West Bengal Government, in its budget 2026-2027 has announced to increase the amount of financial assistance by Rs. 500/- per month.
So, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible women beneficiaries under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme by the Government of West Bengal from now onwards :-
- Rs. 1,700/- to Scheduled Caste Women.
- Rs. 1,700/- to Scheduled Tribe Women.
- Rs. 1,500/- to Other Category Women.
For this, the West Bengal Government allocated an additional budget of Rs. 15,000/- Crore along with 26,700/- Crore.
Only Women aged between 25 years and 60 Years are eligible to apply for financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Serving or Retired employees of any State or Central Government are not eligible to apply.
Around 2 Crore 42 lakh women beneficiaries have been receiving the benefit of financial assistance directly in their bank accounts under the Lakshmi Bhandar Prakalpa.
Eligible Women Beneficiaries can apply for the West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Financial Assistance through the Application Form of Lakhsmir Bhandar Scheme.
In case of any assistance is required for the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, Beneficiary Women can contact their nearest Sub Division Officer Office or Block Development Officer Office.
The List of West Bengal Government Schemes can be seen here.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

The following financial assistance will be provided by the West Bengal Government under its Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme to eligible women beneficiaries :-
Applicant’s Category Amount of Assistance
Scheduled Caste Women Rs. 1,700/- Per Month
Scheduled Tribe Women Rs. 1,700/- Per Month
Other Category Women Rs. 1,500/- Per Month

Applicant’s Category	Amount of Assistance
Scheduled Caste Women	Rs. 1,700/- Per Month
Scheduled Tribe Women	Rs. 1,700/- Per Month
Other Category Women	Rs. 1,500/- Per Month

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

The below-mentioned eligibility criteria is set by the Government of West Bengal for a Women Beneficiary to provide them a monthly financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :-

Permanent Residents of West Bengal are Eligible to Apply.
The applicant should be a woman.
The Age of Women should be from 25 Years to 60 Years.
Applicant Women should not be serving or Retired employees of the State or Central Government.
Applicant Women should not be recipients of any other pension.

Ineligibility Conditions of the Scheme

The Ineligibility Criteria of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme set by the Government of West Bengal are mentioned below :-

If Applicant Women is a regular or retired employee of any of the below-mentioned categories, then she is not eligible to apply under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :-
- Government of India/ Central Government.
- State Government.
- Public Sector Undertaking.
- Government of India Undertaking.
- Village Panchayats.
- Municipal Corporations.
- Local Bodies.
- Government-aided Education Institute’s Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff.
If an Applicant woman is a recipient of a salary or Pension from any source, then she is not eligible.

Documents Required to be Attached

The following documents are required to be submitted with the application form to avail the benefit of monthly financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme of the West Bengal Govt :-

Lakshmir Bhandar Application Form.
Applicant’s Passport Size Photo.
Aadhar Card of Applicant.
West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Card of Applicant.
Applicant’s Caste Certificate.
Bank Account Details.
Self Declaration Form from Applicant that :-
- Applicant is a Permanent Resident of West Bengal.
- Applicant is not a recipient of any monthly salary or pension from any source.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

Women of West Bengal can avail the benefit of financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme by applying through Application Form of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Application Form will be collected free of cost from the Duare Sarkar Camp or from the office of the following authority offices :-
- Block Development Officer.
- Sub Divisional Officer.
- Municipal Corporation.
Fill the Application Form correctly and attach all the required documents.
Submit the Application Form along with all the documents in the same Duare Sarkar Camp or in the following offices :-
- Block Development Officer.
- Sub Divisional Officer.
- Municipal Corporation.
Application Form and Documents will be scrutinised by the concerned authority.
Final approval of the application of beneficiaries will be given by the District Magistrate or the District Collector.
Once the application is accepted or rejected, the beneficiary will be informed on their given mobile number.
Financial Assistance of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme will be transferred every month to the beneficiary’s bank after the application form is accepted.
Beneficiaries can check their Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Application Status by Logging In to the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Official Website.
Simply enter the registered number, application id, Swasthya Sathi card number or Aadhaar card number in the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Website. The website will verify the mobile number by sending an OTP.
After mobile number verification, the beneficiary can see their Application Status or Payment Status of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme on the screen.

Key Features of the Scheme

To avail the benefit of this Scheme, a Swasthya Sathi Card or an Aadhar Card will be a necessary document.
The applicant will be registered and sufficient time will be given to apply for the Swasthya Sathi Card or the Aadhar Card in case of non-availability of any document.
If the beneficiary resides under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, then the Commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation is the sanctioning authority for applications.
Applicants below the Age of 25 Years and above the Age of 60 Years are not eligible to apply under this Scheme.

Application Forms Available for the Scheme

Important Links of the Scheme

Contact Details of the Scheme in Case of Help Needed

Contact Number of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal :- 033-23341563.
Contact Email of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal :- support.lakshmirbhandar-wb@nic.in
Contact Number of Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, West Bengal :-
- 033-23341563.
- 033-23371797.
Contact Email of Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, West Bengal :- secy.wcdsw@gmail.com
West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare,
Bikas Bhabhan, 10th Floor,
DF Block, Sector 1,
Salt Lake City, Kolkata,
West Bengal – 700091.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme?
-It is a welfare scheme launched by the West Bengal Government in 2021 to provide monthly financial assistance to eligible women of the state
Who can benefit from the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme?
-Women who are permanent residents of West Bengal and meet the eligibility criteria can benefit from the scheme.
What is the financial benefit offered under this scheme?
– Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women receive Rs. 1,200/- per month, while women from other categories receive Rs. 1,000/- per month.
What is the age limit to apply for the scheme?
– Women aged between 25 and 60 years are eligible to apply.
Are government employees eligible for the scheme?
-No, serving or retired employees of the State or Central Government and related bodies are not eligible.
Can pensioners apply for this scheme?
-No, women receiving any kind of pension are not eligible for the scheme.
How can one apply for the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme?
-Eligible women can apply by filling out the application form available at Duare Sarkar Camps or local government offices.
What documents are required for the application?
-Required documents include the application form, passport-size photo, Aadhar card, Swasthya Sathi card, caste certificate, bank details, and a self-declaration form.
Where should the application form be submitted?
-Applications can be submitted at Duare Sarkar Camps or offices of the Block Development Officer, Sub Divisional Officer, or Municipal Corporation.
Who verifies and approves the application?
-The final approval is given by the District Magistrate or District Collector after scrutiny by the concerned authority.
How is the financial assistance provided to the beneficiaries?
-Once the application is approved, the monthly amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Is the Swasthya Sathi Card mandatory for the scheme?
-Yes, either the Swasthya Sathi Card or the Aadhar Card is required. Time is given to obtain the card if it’s initially unavailable.
What happens if the applicant lives in Kolkata?
-If the applicant resides under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the Commissioner of KMC will be the sanctioning authority.
Where can one get help or more information about the scheme?
-For help, contact the helpline at 033-23341563 or email “support.lakshmirbhandar-wb@nic.in” or visit the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.

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