Krishak Bandhu Beneficiary List – কৃষক বন্ধুর স্ট্যাটাস

The West Bengal government launched the “Krishak Bandhu Scheme” to provide financial assistance to farmers in the state. Under this scheme, farmers are provided with financial assistance as well as insurance protection for farming. This scheme is completely state-run and only benefits registered farmers in West Bengal.

The কৃষক বন্ধুর Scheme was announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2019. Later, in 2021, the scheme was improved and relaunched under the name “Krishak Bandhu (New).” Its objective is to provide financial security to farmers so that they can continue their agricultural activities smoothly and remain protected in case of any financial crisis.

Under this scheme, farmers are provided with two types of benefits:

Financial Assistance

Death Benefit Insurance

Krishak Bandhu Overview – কৃষক বন্ধুর

Scheme Name	Krishak Bandhu
State	West Bengal
Launched By	Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Year of Launch	2019
Beneficiaries	All registered farmers of the state
Scheme Type	State Government’s Farmer Assistance Scheme
Official Website	https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in/

Objective of the কৃষক বন্ধুর Scheme

The primary objective of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme is to provide financial security to the state’s farmers. Farmers often face difficulties in purchasing seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, etc. for farming. Furthermore, in the event of crop failure or an accident, their families face financial hardship.

Therefore, through this scheme:

1. Farmers are provided with financial assistance annually.
2. In the event of death, the family receives an insurance amount.
3. Farmers are encouraged to relieve debt and achieve self-reliance.

Benefits of the কৃষক বন্ধুর  Scheme

• Financial assistance per year: Each registered farmer is provided with financial assistance of up to ₹10,000.
• Insurance benefit: If a farmer dies before the age of 60, their family is provided with an insurance benefit of ₹2 lakh.
• Support for small and marginal farmers: Farmers who cultivate less than 1 acre of land are also provided a benefit of ₹4,000 per year.
• Direct transfer to bank account: The scheme amount is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
• Farmers from all categories are eligible: Whether a landowner or a tenant farmer, all are eligible.

Assistance provided under the কৃষক বন্ধুর

These two types of assistance have been written, which come in the Krishak Bandhu Beneficiary List.

Death Benefit Scheme:

If a farmer dies under the age of 60, his or her family can receive compensation of up to ₹2 lakh.

Farmer registration is required for this benefit.

This amount is transferred to the family’s account within 15 days of the farmer’s death.

Financial Assistance Scheme:

Each farmer is provided with assistance of ₹10,000 per year.

This amount is disbursed in two instalments

First instalment: for the Kharif season

Second instalment: for the Rabi season

Krishak Bandhu Eligibility Criteria

The কৃষক বন্ধুর Scheme will only be available to farmers who meet all the eligibility criteria below. The West Bengal government has established these eligibility criteria to ensure that the scheme’s benefits reach only genuine and needy farmers.

• The applicant farmer must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Farmers from other states are not eligible for this scheme.
• The applicant farmer’s name must be registered in the state agriculture department’s farmer database.
• If the farmer is not yet registered, they must first register on the কৃষক বন্ধুর Portal.
• The farmer must have agricultural land.
• Farmers will be identified based on land documents or Khasra-Khatauni.
• Sharecroppers who lease land are also eligible, provided they have valid proof of their ownership.
• To benefit from the scheme, a farmer must be at least 18 years of age and at most 60 years of age.
• Farmers over 60 years of age will not be eligible for the Death Benefit Scheme.
• The farmer must have an active bank account, into which the assistance amount will be sent via DBT.
• The bank account must be in the farmer’s name.
• The farmer must submit all his or her original and valid documents (Aadhaar card, bank passbook, land certificate, etc.) when applying.
• If the farmer dies under the age of 60, his or her legal family members (spouse/children/parents) will be eligible to receive the insurance amount.

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Required Documents For Krishak Bandhu Registration

To avail the benefits of the কৃষক বন্ধুর Yojana, applicant farmers must submit certain required documents.

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Bank Passbook
3. Land Document
4. Voter ID Card
5. Ration Card
6. Passport Size Photo
7. Mobile Number
8. Death Certificate
9. Application Form

Amount Of কৃষক বন্ধুর Yojana

Category	Relief fund
1 acre or more of land	Rs 10,000 per year (in 2 instalments)
Land less than 1 acre	Rs 4,000 per year (in 2 instalments)
Death insurance benefit	Rs 2,00,000

Krishak Bandhu Registration Process (কৃষক বন্ধু রেজিস্ট্রেশন প্রক্রিয়া)

• Visit the Official Website: krishakbandhu.net.
• Click on “New Registration”.
• Provide your valid Aadhaar number and registered mobile number.
• You will receive an OTP on your mobile number. Enter it to verify.
• Enter required information like the farmer’s name, father/husband’s name, address, and land details.
• Upload scanned copies of your Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and land papers.
• After reviewing all details, click on “Submit”.
• Once submitted, you will get an Application ID or Receipt Number — keep it safe for future reference.

Special Points of Krishak Bandhu Scheme (কৃষক বন্ধু যোজনা বিশেষত্ব)

1. This scheme is fully funded by the West Bengal State Government.
2. Financial assistance is provided at the time of both sowing and harvesting.
3. All farmers, whether small or large, are given equal benefits.
4. A digital portal ensures transparency and smooth implementation.
5. Farmers can contact the helpline number or their nearest agriculture office for any assistance.

Offline Apply Process of Krishak Bandhu Scheme

• If you are unable to apply online, you can register offline by following these steps:
• Visit your nearest Block Agriculture Office (BLO) or District Agriculture Department Office.
• Collect the Krishak Bandhu application form from the office.
• Please fill out the form carefully, including all necessary details.
• Attach all required documents, such as Aadhaar, land papers, and bank passbook.
• Submit the completed form to the concerned officer.
• Don’t forget to collect the Acknowledgement Slip for future reference.

Application for Farmer Death Insurance Claim (কৃষক মৃত্যু বিমা আবেদন প্রক্রিয়া)

1. In case a registered farmer under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme passes away, their family can claim the Death Benefit Insurance by following these steps:
2. Obtain and fill out the Death Insurance Claim Form from the Agriculture Office.
3. Attach the following documents:
4. Death Certificate of the farmer
5. Heir Identification Proof (Aadhaar or Voter ID)
6. Relationship Certificate / Legal Heir Certificate
7. Copy of the Bank Passbook of the beneficiary
8. Submit the filled form along with documents to the Block Agriculture Office or District Agriculture Office.
9. After verification, the insurance amount (₹2,00,000) will be transferred to the eligible heir’s bank account.

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