Who is eligible to apply for Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme (West Bengal)?

Farmers and recorded bargadars with agricultural land records in West Bengal.

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Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme (West Bengal)

कृषक बंधु (नतून) योजना (पश्चिम बंगाल)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal

Provides assured annual financial assistance up to ₹10,000 per acre in two installments and ₹2,00,000 death insurance to all farmers and recorded bargadars in West Bengal.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelstate

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2019

Target BeneficiaryAll farmers and recorded sharecroppers (bargadars) in West Bengal

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Provides assured annual financial assistance up to ₹10,000 per acre in two installments and ₹2,00,000 death insurance to all farmers and recorded bargadars in West Bengal.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Direct financial assistance of ₹10,000 per acre per year (min ₹4,000/year for landless/small plots) in Kharif and Rabi seasons, plus ₹2 Lakh death benefit for farmer families.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Up to ₹10,000 per year + ₹2,00,000 Life Insurance

Universal assistance for all farmers including bargadars
No land ceiling for minimum assistance of ₹4,000 per year
Death benefit of ₹2 Lakh paid to legal heir in case of death between age 18 and 60

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

All farmers and recorded bargadars with cultivable land in West Bengal

Required Documents

RoR (Porcha) / Land Ownership Record

Voter ID Card & Aadhaar Card

Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque

Application Process

1Apply at Duare Sarkar camp or Block Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) office
2Verification of land records against Banglarbhumi database
3Sanction and direct disbursement in Kharif and Rabi seasons

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal. Official domain: krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

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