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Krishak Bandhu Scheme – West Bengal

Department of Agriculture, Government of West BengalactiveagricultureLaunched: 2019-01-01

About the Scheme

A comprehensive welfare scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal to provide financial assistance and social security to farmers and agricultural laborers in the state, aiming to reduce agrarian distress and ensure a stable income.

Target Beneficiaries: 1 crore farmers and agricultural laborers in West Bengal (landowners with cultivable land, age 18-60 years) receiving ₹10,000/acre annually and ₹2 lakh social security for deceased farmers families

Implementing Agency: Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal

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✦Key Features

  • Annual financial assistance of up to Rs. 10,000 per acre (minimum Rs. 4,000 for small landholdings) provided in two installments.
  • Life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh in case of the death of a farmer (aged 18-60 years).
  • Benefit extended to sharecroppers and agricultural laborers.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of funds to farmers' bank accounts.
  • Assistance provided for both Kharif and Rabi seasons.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Resident of West Bengal.
  • Must be a registered farmer, including landowners, sharecroppers (Bargadars), and agricultural laborers.
  • Age between 18 and 60 years for death benefit component.
  • Possession of valid land records for land-owning farmers.

★Benefits

  • Direct financial support for agricultural expenses.
  • Financial security for the farmer's family in case of untimely death.
  • Reduced risk of debt and improved livelihood for farmers.
  • Encouragement for agricultural activities and enhanced productivity.

▶Application Process

  • Application forms can be obtained from local Krishi Samiti, Gram Panchayat, or Block Development Offices.
  • Fill the form with personal, land, and bank details.
  • Attach required documents and submit to the concerned authority.
  • Verification of application and documents by local officials.
  • Approved beneficiaries receive financial assistance via DBT.

₹ Budget Allocation

Annually allocated by the Government of West Bengal; specific figures vary each fiscal year but are substantial for a state-level scheme.

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% State Government of West Bengal

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance6%
Mains Relevance8%

Syllabus Tags

Farmer Welfare SchemesAgricultural Income SupportCrop Insurance and Social Security for FarmersState Government Initiatives in AgricultureDirect Benefit Transfer (DBT)Agrarian Distress and Rural DevelopmentLand Reforms and Sharecropping Issues

Historical Context

Launched in January 2019, revamped in 2021 as 'Krishak Bandhu (Natun)' to double the financial assistance.