Find the Right Scheme, Without the Confusion
West Bengal runs dozens of government welfare schemes, for farmers, students, women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and more, but finding the right one, understanding whether you qualify, and knowing exactly how to apply can be genuinely confusing. Official information is often spread across multiple department websites, each with its own portal, its own login system, and its own paperwork.
This site brings it all into one place: every major West Bengal scheme, explained in plain language, with clear eligibility criteria, real benefit amounts, step-by-step application guides, and direct links to check your application or payment status, all organised so you can find what you need in a few clicks, not a few hours of searching.
Interactive Eligibility Checker
Answer 3 quick questions to see which schemes you may qualify for.
West Bengal's Welfare Landscape Is Changing
2026 has been a significant year of change for West Bengal's welfare schemes. Following the May 2026 state elections, several major programmes have been renamed, restructured, or replaced: Swasthya Sathi is transitioning into the central Ayushman Bharat scheme, and Lakshmir Bhandar has been replaced by Annapurna Bhandar with a higher monthly benefit. If you've used these schemes before under their old names, it's worth checking the current pages on this site rather than relying on older information you may have seen elsewhere, since eligibility rules and application portals have changed alongside the names.
Browse by Category
Each category page lists every scheme in that group, with a short summary and a direct link to the full eligibility and application guide:
Social Welfare
Master directory of food security, pensions, housing, and social security programs.
Women Welfare
Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree & marriage assistance grants.
Farmer Schemes
Krishak Bandhu, crop insurance & farm support.
Student Schemes
Directory of educational aid, bicycles, tab schemes, and credit cards for students.
Scholarship Schemes
Educational scholarships and stipends for SC, ST, OBC, minority, and merit students.
Pension Schemes
Jai Bangla, Manabik & monthly social pensions.
Housing Schemes
Banglar Bari & Geetanjali EWS housing.
Health Schemes
Swasthya Sathi & Ayushman Bharat updates.
Employment Schemes
Utkarsh Bangla free skill development & youth allowances.
Minority Schemes
Aikyashree scholarship, WBMDFC loans & madrasah grants.
Disability Schemes
Manabik Pension, assistive devices & 4% job reservations.
Senior Citizen Schemes
WCD Old Age Pension, Senior Citizen Card & old age homes.
Child Welfare Schemes
Sishu Sathi cardiac care, Anganwadi nutrition & girl child aid.
Popular Schemes on This Site
Explore full eligibility, application steps, and portal links for West Bengal's most-searched welfare programs:
Krishak Bandhu Scheme
Annual income support (up to ₹10,000) and ₹2 lakh death assurance cover for West Bengal's farming families.
Swasthya Sathi Scheme
Rs. 5 lakh cashless health coverage, now transitioning into Ayushman Bharat; see what this means for your existing card.
Kanyashree Prakalpa
UN-recognised scholarship (K1 ₹1,000/yr) and one-time grant (K2 ₹25,000) supporting girls through school and beyond.
Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
Monthly financial support for women (₹1,500–₹1,700 previously), now transitioning into Annapurna Bhandar at ₹3,000/month.
Aikyashree Scholarship
The umbrella scholarship system for minority-community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi), Class 1 through PhD.
Khadya Sathi Scheme
West Bengal's fully digital ration card and food security scheme providing subsidised rice and wheat.
Why Trust This Portal
Our commitment to clear, accurate, and independent public information:
- Plain-Language Explanations: Every scheme summarised without bureaucratic jargon, so you can understand eligibility and benefits in minutes, not hours.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Application, status-check, and card-download pages walk through the exact process, screen by screen, rather than just linking you to an official portal and leaving you to figure it out.
- Kept Current Through 2026's Changes: As schemes get renamed or restructured (like the Swasthya Sathi and Lakshmir Bhandar transitions), this site is updated to reflect the current reality, not just the scheme's original 2018-era rules.
- Independent and Free: This is a citizen-information resource, not the official Government of West Bengal website; it's built to help you navigate official schemes faster, and is completely free to use. Read more on our About this site page.
How the Eligibility Check Works
The quick eligibility widget above asks a few basic questions, your general category (farmer, student, senior citizen, and so on), your district, and your approximate family income, and surfaces the schemes most likely to be relevant to your situation. It's a starting point for narrowing down which schemes to look into, not a formal eligibility determination, final eligibility is always confirmed by the actual scheme's official application process and verification, not by this tool.