Krishak Bandhu (New)
🏛️ Department of Agriculture • West Bengal Govt
₹4,000 to ₹10,000 per year in two instalments, plus ₹2 lakh death benefit cover.
About the Scheme
Krishak Bandhu provides annual financial assistance to farmers and recorded bargadars in West Bengal, paid in two instalments across the Kharif and Rabi seasons. Farmers holding one acre or more receive ₹10,000 per year, while those with smaller holdings receive a proportionate amount subject to a minimum of ₹4,000 per year. The scheme also provides a one-time death benefit of ₹2 lakh to the family of a cultivator aged between 18 and 60 years. 🔗 Official Resources: • Official Portal: https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in
📄 Documents Required
- ✓Bank Passbook CopyFirst page showing account number and IFSC details
- ✓EPIC Card / Voter IDElectors Photo Identity Card copy for identification
- ✓Land Ownership Records (RoR)Porcha or land holding ownership documents
- ✓Aadhaar CardUnique identification document
🚀 How to Apply
Step 1:Register at a Krishak Bandhu Camp
Apply at the local Krishi Bhavan, a Duare Sarkar camp, or the block agriculture office.
Step 2:Submit Land Records
Provide the RoR or Porcha, or recorded bargadar documents establishing the extent of cultivated land.
Step 3:Link Aadhaar and Bank Account
Ensure the bank account is Aadhaar-seeded so that the direct benefit transfer can be processed.
Step 4:Track Instalments
Check the Krishak Bandhu portal using the Aadhaar or voter number to confirm the Kharif and Rabi instalments.