Gitanjali Housing Scheme
The Gitanjali Housing Scheme offers financial aid for housing construction to homeless individuals in West Bengal.
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time subsidy of ₹70,000 to assist in constructing their homes. This support aims to provide proper shelter and improve living conditions for the economically weaker sections.
Who can apply
- Household income ≤ ₹6,000/year
- For: homeless
- Resident of West Bengal
- poor household
- owns cultivable land
Applicants must be homeless individuals residing in West Bengal with a monthly income not exceeding ₹6,000. They should own cultivable land and belong to economically weaker households. Exclusions may apply to those who do not meet these criteria.
How to apply
Applications for the Gitanjali Housing Scheme must be submitted offline through designated government offices.
- Gather required documents including identity and address proof, income certificate, and bank account details.
- Visit the local government office or designated authority for the Gitanjali Housing Scheme.
- Obtain and fill out the application form for the scheme.
- Submit the completed application along with all required documents to the office.
- Wait for verification and approval from the authorities.
- Upon approval, the subsidy will be disbursed to the beneficiary's bank account.
Documents required
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport, or driving license)
- Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, electricity bill, water bill, or telephone bill)
- Income certificate
- Bank account details
- Photographs of the applicant
- Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or passport)
- Any other document specified by the government
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Gitanjali Housing Scheme?
Eligibility is limited to homeless individuals in West Bengal with a monthly income of ₹6,000 or less, who also own cultivable land.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide identity proof, address proof, an income certificate, bank account details, photographs, and proof of age, among other specified documents.
How much financial assistance does the scheme provide?
The Gitanjali Housing Scheme offers a one-time subsidy of ₹70,000 for housing construction.
What is the application process for the scheme?
The application process is conducted offline, requiring submission of forms and documents at local government offices.
How will the subsidy be disbursed to beneficiaries?
The subsidy will be deposited in two installments into the beneficiary's bank account, with 70% provided initially and the remaining 30% later.
Key terms explained
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
- A category for people below a defined income level who don’t fall under SC/ST/OBC, eligible for certain benefits and reservations.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.