Krishak Bandhu Scheme: The Krishak Bandhu Scheme is a significant farmer welfare scheme of the West Bengal government. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided annually to farmers in the state. In this year's budget, the government has made a significant decision that even those who do not own agricultural land will now be able to benefit from this scheme. They will receive assistance of up to ₹4,000 annually, but what documents are required for this? The government has also provided information on this. Let us tell you who will benefit from the Krishak Bandhu Scheme and how to register for it.

Scheme for Landless Agricultural Laborers
Now, all landless agricultural laborers in West Bengal will be able to benefit from this scheme. Those who were previously unable to benefit from this scheme due to a lack of agricultural land or who are not registered as sharecroppers will also be included. These beneficiaries will receive ₹2,000 twice a year. One installment will be given in the Rabi season and the other in the Kharif season. In this case, they will receive a total of Rs 4,000 per year. This money will be deposited directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts. This new facility will be implemented from next April.

How to Apply?
The Krishak Bandhu Scheme requires offline applications. The state government sets up government camps or Duare Sarkar/Atmanirbhar Bangali camps in your area. Applications are accepted at these camps. At the camps, the Assistant Agriculture Officer of the Agriculture Department verifies the documents and approves the application. After the verification is complete, the money is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account via DBT.

What documents are required?
Aadhaar Card
Voter Card
Photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook
Mobile number linked to Aadhaar and the bank account
Passport-size color photo and applicant's signature
Self-declaration of being an agricultural laborer
Consent to use Aadhaar information

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