Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
in West Bengal
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Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal
Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The "Lakshmir Bhandar" scheme is a flagship program to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society, for the empowerment of women in the age group of 25-60 years, and enrolled in ‘Swasthya Sathi’.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
The applicant should be a woman.
The age of the applicant should be between 25 - 60 years.
The household of the applicant should be enrolled under the "Swasthyasathi" scheme.
The applicant should not be a government employee in permanent employment/ retired government employee of Central/ State Government, Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats, Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities, Local Bodies, teaching and non-teaching employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, etc. receiving regular salary/ pension.
Benefits
For women from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes households: ₹ 1,200/- per month
For women from other category: ₹ 1,000/- per month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Swasthyasathi Card |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | SC/ST Certificate, if applicable |
| 4 | Bank Account Details: Self-attested photocopy of the page of the bank book which provides details of the account holder's name, account no., bank address, IFS Code and MICR No. The bank account should be a single bank account in name of the eligible adult |
| 5 | Colored passport-size photograph of the applicant. |
| 6 | Self-declaration duly signed by the applicant to the effect: |
How to Apply in West Bengal
Step 1: The scheme’s application form will be available free of cost at the Duare Sarkar Camps. The applicant will submit the filled-in, duly signed application form at one of the Duare Sarkar Camps, along with the self-attested copies of the requ…
Offline — https://www.wburbanservices.gov.in/upload_file/file_doc/lakshmir_bhandar_form.pdf Step 1: The scheme’s application form will be available free of cost at the Duare Sarkar Camps. The applicant will submit the filled-in, duly signed application form at one of the Duare Sarkar Camps, along with the self-attested copies of the required documents.
Step 2: The applications so received at the Duare Sarkar camp will be duly enquired into as per Duare Sarkar modalities by government officials only authorized for the purpose. After verification/inquiry, the Block Development Officer in the rural…
Offline — https://www.wburbanservices.gov.in/upload_file/file_doc/lakshmir_bhandar_form.pdf (In case of the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the same process will be completed by the Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation.)
Step 3: The Commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation shall be the sanctioning authority for applicants residing in areas under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. In all other cases, the District Magistrate will be the sanctioning authority.
Offline — https://www.wburbanservices.gov.in/upload_file/file_doc/lakshmir_bhandar_form.pdf Step 3: The Commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation shall be the sanctioning authority for applicants residing in areas under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. In all other cases, the District Magistrate will be the sanctioning authority.
Step 4: The financial assistance sanctioned under the scheme will be credited monthly through DBT (Direct Bank Transfer) to the Aadhaar-linked bank account held solely by the eligible adult female member/s of the household.
Offline — https://www.wburbanservices.gov.in/upload_file/file_doc/lakshmir_bhandar_form.pdf [Note: A yearly verification of the life status of the beneficiary of the scheme will be done once a year, through the Registrar of Birth and Death through the online system.]
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 2 January 2021 through 2 January 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: The Lakshmir Bhandar scheme is a financial assistance program launched by the government of West Bengal to provide a one-time grant of Rs. 1000 to women from economically weaker sections of society.