AgricultureState SchemeOngoing
Krishak Bandhu — West Bengal Farmer Income Support
West Bengal government provides ₹10,000 per year to all farmers with land. ₹2 lakh death benefit for agricultural workers.
Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal
What you get
All farmers with agricultural land in West Bengal receive ₹10,000 per year (₹5,000 per crop season, Kharif and Rabi). Additionally, if any agricultural worker aged 18–60 dies, the family receives ₹2 lakh as a one-time benefit. No minimum land holding requirement — even farmers with 0.01 acre qualify. Direct bank transfer on a fixed date.
Who can apply
- Must be a resident farmer of West Bengal
- Must have agricultural land in own name or family
- No minimum land holding requirement
- For death benefit: agricultural worker aged 18–60 years
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- Land records (khatian/plot information)
- Bank account (linked to Aadhaar)
- Farmer registration certificate