The Krishak Bandhu is a prestigious agricultural assistance scheme of the Government of West Bengal which was launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee in 2019. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance and social security to the financially backward farmers of the society. Farmers under this scheme are given Rs 10,000 every year in two equal installments.
Those farmers who have not yet applied for this scheme can apply by visiting the official website. This post describes in detail how you can apply for this scheme, what your eligibility criteria are for applying, what the benefits of the scheme are, and many other important points.
Krishak Bandhu Scheme 2024
Krishak Bandhu Scheme is managed by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched this scheme in 2019. When the scheme started, each farmer was given financial assistance of Rs 5000 which was later increased to Rs 10000 in 2021. This financial assistance is paid directly to farmers’ bank accounts in two equal installments. Through this, farmers will get support during the cultivation time.
Although initially there was no online application process in this scheme. Now an online application process has been introduced. So all the farmers who have not applied till now can apply by visiting the official website at https://krishakbandhu.net. Through this post, I’ll guide you on how to apply and after applying how to check the application status.
Overview
Krishak Bandhu Scheme is a financial assistance scheme through which financial assistance and social security are provided to farmers. Applicants can check some important points of this scheme below.
| Scheme Name | Krishak Bandhu |
| Launched By | West Bengal Government |
| Department | Agriculture Department |
| Beneficiary | Farmers of West Bengal |
| Benefits | Financial Assistance |
| Mode of Payment | DBT |
| Required Land | Below or more than 1 acre |
| Amount | Rs 4000 to 10000 |
| Helpline Number | 8336957370 6291720406 |
| Help Mail | [email protected] |
| Official Website | https://krishakbandhu.net |
Eligibility Of Krishak Bandhu Scheme
Applicants have to go through certain eligibility criteria to apply for Krishak Bandhu Yojana. Eligibility criteria that applicants need to keep in mind to apply for this scheme are discussed below.
- Every farmer must be a permanent resident of West Bengal to apply for Krishak Bandhu Yojana.
- Farmers must have patta, parcha, and Forest Department Patta in their own name to apply for this scheme.
- All those farmers who have less than or more than one acre of cultivable land will be considered eligible to apply for this scheme.
- Actual land owner’s heirs can also apply in this process.
- Farmers must have their own cultivated land to apply for this scheme.
Benefits of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme
Beneficiary farmers get financial support and social security through the Krishak Bandhu Yojana. Those farmers who have less than one acre of land get financial assistance of Rs 4000 and those farmers who have more than 1 acre of cultivable land get financial assistance of Rs 10,000. This financial assistance is credited to each farmer’s bank account in two equal installments. Apart from financial support, farmers get health insurance and his family gets financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh under social security.
Documents Required for Krishak Bandhu Scheme
All the documents required by applicants to apply for Krishak Bandhu Yojana are given below.
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook/ Cheque
- One Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
- Patta/ RoR Recorded with Barga/ RoR of Caultivable Land/ Forest Patta
How to Apply for Krishak Bandhu Scheme 2024
If you’re an eligible farmer and want to apply for the scheme benefits then check the below steps.
- Search Krishak Bandhu in your browser.
- Navigate to the registration form.
- Then the Registration Form will appear in front of you.
- Then you have to search by putting your Voter ID number there.
- Enter your mobile number and click on the Get OTP option next to it. Then an OTP will be sent to your mobile number and you have to verify it.
- Then an application page will open where you have to provide farmer details, profile details, bank details, address details, and cultivable land details.
- Upload a photo, and enter an alternative mobile number and email ID if any. Check the Kisan Samman Nidhi self-declaration.
- Then you have to fill in all the required details and upload all the required documents.
- After filling out all the forms you have to click on Create Farmer option. Only then the online application process be completed.
Krishak Bandhu Status Check
For those farmers who have applied under Krishak Bandhu Yojana and want to check their application status, below is a step-by-step process of how they can check their application status.
- Applicants must first visit the official website of Krishak Bandhu Yojana to check their application status e.g. krishakbandhu.net.
- Then go to the registered farmer information (নথিভুক্ত কৃষকের তথ্য) option.
- In the status check page, select any ID you’ve provided during the registration like an Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, registered mobile Number, Bank Account, acknowledgement number or Krishak Bandhu ID.
- Then choose the ID of the option and provide the unique number.
- Then click on the Recaptcha option and then search.
FAQ
Visit the official website krishakbandhu.net. Provide the type of ID card and ID number. Then click on search to check the status.
Farmers of the West Bengal state who have below or more than 1 acre of cultivable land are eligible to apply.