West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme

The Government of West Bengal will provide monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,200/- to SC/ ST Category Women and Rs. 1,000/- to Other Category Women under its Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
Read here the complete details about the scheme.

Introduction of 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.
• So the Government of West Bengal started the Laxmir Bhandar Scheme to help 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 need items.
• This Scheme is also called “Laxmir Bhandar Scheme” or “Lakshmir Bhandar Prakalpa” or “Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana” or “Lakhir Bhandar Scheme”
• West Bengal Government’s Department of Women & Child and Social Welfare is the implementing department of this scheme.
• Monthly Financial Assistance from Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 1,200/- per month will be provided by the Government of West Bengal under this scheme.
• The following financial assistance will be given to the eligible women beneficiaries under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :-
  • Rs. 1,200/- (One Thousand Rupees Only) to Scheduled Caste Women.
  • Rs. 1,200/- (One Thousand Rupees Only) to Scheduled Tribe Women.
  • Rs. 1,000/- (Five Hundred Rupees Only) to Other Category Women.
• Only Women aged between 25 Years to 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.
• Eligible Women Beneficiaries can apply for the West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Financial Assistance through Application Form of Lakhsmir Bhandar Scheme.
• In case of any help of assistance is required for the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, Beneficiary Women can contact their nearest District Office of the Women and Child Development Department.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• The following financial assistance under the West Bengal Government’s Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme will be provided to eligible women of West Bengal :-
  

  Applicant’s Category	Amount of Assistance
  Scheduled Caste Women	Rs. 1,200/- Per Month
  Scheduled Tribe Women	Rs. 1,200/- Per Month
  Other Category Women	Rs. 1,000/- 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 in order 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, which is 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 Salary or Pension from any source, then she is not eligible.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The following documents is required to be submitted with the application form in order to avail the benefit of monthly financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :-
  

  Lakshmir Bhandar Application Form. Applicant’s Passport Size Photo. Aadhar Card of Applicant. West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Card of Applicant. Applicant 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 Duare Sarkar Camp or from the office of the below-mentioned 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 scrutinized by the concerned authority.
• Final approval to 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 Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme will be transferred every month in the bank of beneficiary after application form is accepted.
• Beneficiaries can check their Status of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Application by Logging In to Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Official Website.
• Simply enter the registered number in the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Website, Website will verify the mobile number by sending OTP.
• After mobile number verification, beneficiary can check their Application Status or Payment Status of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.

Key Features of Scheme

• To avail the benefit of this Scheme, a Swasthya Sathi Card or an Aadhar Card will be a necessary document.
• Applicant will be registered and sufficient time will be given to apply for Swasthya Sathi Card or 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 of Applications.
• Applicant 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

• Application Form of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal.
• Self Declaration Form of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal.

Important Links of the Scheme

• Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Official Website.
• Login of the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
• Application Status of Lakhsmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal.
• West Bengal Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare.
• English Guidelines of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal.
• Bengali Guidelines of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal.

Contact Details of the Scheme in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Number of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :- 033-23341563.
• Contact Email of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme :- 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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