Government Schemes Directoryসরকারি ও রাজ্য প্রকল্প ডিরেক্টরি
Explore financial grants, scholarships, pensions, and subsidy benefits offered by the Central Government and West Bengal State. Search details, required documents, and how to apply.
Aikyashree Scholarship
🏛️ Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education Department
Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for students from notified minority communities in West Bengal.
Annapurna Yojana
🏛️ Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare
A West Bengal government initiative providing assured monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to eligible women for their empowerment and socio-economic upliftment.
Atal Pension Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (PFRDA)
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60 for unorganised sector workers.
Bangla Shasya Bima
🏛️ Department of Agriculture (Crop Insurance)
Crop insurance for farmers in West Bengal with the premium borne by the State Government.
Bhabishyat Credit Card
🏛️ Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles
Bank loan of up to ₹5 lakh with a State subsidy for young entrepreneurs setting up a business.
Gatidhara Scheme
🏛️ Transport Department
A West Bengal government self-employment initiative providing up to ₹1,00,000 subsidy to registered unemployed youth for purchasing commercial vehicles.
Jai Johar Pension
🏛️ Tribal Development Department
Monthly old age pension of ₹1,000 for Scheduled Tribe residents of West Bengal aged 60 and above.
Kanyashree Prakalpa
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare
A West Bengal government initiative to improve status and well-being of girls, incentivizing education and preventing early marriage.
Karma Sathi Prakalpa
🏛️ Department of Self Help Group & Self Employment
Soft loan with State subsidy to help unemployed youth in West Bengal start a small business.
Khadya Sathi
🏛️ Department of Food & Supplies
Subsidised or free foodgrain through the digital ration card for most households in the state.
Krishak Bandhu (New)
🏛️ Department of Agriculture
Annual grant of up to ₹10,000 for farmers, plus ₹2 lakh death benefit cover for cultivators.
Lakshmir Bhandar
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare
Income support scheme providing financial assistance to female heads of households in West Bengal.
Manabik Pension
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare (Manabik)
Monthly pension of ₹1,000 for persons with disabilities resident in West Bengal.
Medhashree Scholarship
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department (Medhashree)
Pre-matric scholarship for Other Backward Class students studying in Classes V to VIII.
Old Age Pension (Jai Bangla)
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare (Pension)
Monthly pension of ₹1,000 for general category residents of West Bengal aged 60 and above.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
🏛️ Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Central sector scheme providing income support of ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal landholding farmers.
PM SVANidhi
🏛️ Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Collateral-free working capital loans for street vendors, rising with each repayment cycle.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Central subsidy for rooftop solar so households can generate their own electricity.
PM Vishwakarma
🏛️ Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Recognition, training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for artisans in 18 traditional trades.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)
Zero-balance bank account with a RuPay debit card, accident cover and overdraft facility.
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)
Life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for an annual premium of ₹436, for account holders aged 18 to 50.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Women and Child Development
Maternity benefit of ₹5,000 in instalments for pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)
Collateral-free loans for small non-farm businesses under the Shishu, Kishore and Tarun categories.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan
🏛️ Ministry of Labour and Employment
Voluntary pension of ₹3,000 per month from age 60 for unorganised sector workers.
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)
Accident insurance of ₹2 lakh for an annual premium of ₹20, for account holders aged 18 to 70.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0
🏛️ Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Free LPG connection with deposit-free cylinder, first refill and stove for adult women of eligible households.
Pratyasha Housing Scheme
🏛️ West Bengal State Police Housing Corporation (WBSPHC)
A West Bengal government initiative providing subsidized housing and flat allotments to state and Kolkata Police personnel.
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
🏛️ Ministry of MSME (KVIC)
Margin money subsidy on bank-financed new micro enterprises in manufacturing and services.
Rupashree Prakalpa
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare
A one-time grant of ₹25,000 towards the marriage of adult daughters in economically stressed families.
Sabooj Sathi
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department (Sabooj Sathi)
Free bicycles for students of Classes IX to XII in government and government-aided institutions.
Sikshashree
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department
Scholarship for SC and ST day scholars studying in Classes V to VIII.
Stand Up India
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services)
Bank loans for greenfield enterprises set up by Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or women entrepreneurs.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
🏛️ Ministry of Finance (National Savings Institute)
Small savings scheme for a girl child with a high fixed interest rate and Section 80C tax benefit.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM)
🏛️ Higher Education Department
Financial assistance for meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections in West Bengal.
Swasthya Sathi
🏛️ Department of Health & Family Welfare
Cashless health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for all residents of West Bengal.
Taposili Bandhu Pension
🏛️ Backward Classes Welfare Department
Monthly old age pension of ₹1,000 for Scheduled Caste residents of West Bengal aged 60 and above.
Taruner Swapna
🏛️ School Education Department
One-time grant of ₹10,000 to Class XII students for buying a tablet or smartphone.
Utkarsh Bangla
🏛️ Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department
Free short-term vocational training for youth in West Bengal, with certification and placement support.
West Bengal Student Credit Card
🏛️ Higher Education Department
Education loan of up to ₹10 lakh at 4% simple interest, guaranteed by the State Government.
Widow Pension (Vidhoba Bhata)
🏛️ Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare (Widow Pension)
Monthly pension of ₹1,000 for widowed women resident in West Bengal.
Yuvashree (Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa)
🏛️ Department of Labour
Monthly allowance of ₹1,500 for job seekers enrolled in the West Bengal Employment Bank.