Government schemes in West Bengal
8 schemes listed for West Bengal. Central schemes apply here too — use the eligibility checker to find everything you qualify for.
Government schemes for residents of West Bengal
West Bengal is known for an active state-welfare model, with well-publicised programmes for women, girl students, and household health cover, sitting alongside support for farmers and the elderly. Residents also have access to every central scheme, including PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and the national housing and pension programmes.
Where a state scheme and a central one overlap, it is worth comparing both before choosing. State benefits generally need a West Bengal residence proof and the relevant state card; central ones run on Aadhaar. Browse the listings below and use the checker to narrow them down.
The Disability Pension scheme in West Bengal offers monthly financial aid to disabled individuals unable to work.
StateGatidhara SchemeThe Gatidhara Scheme provides financial assistance to unemployed youth in West Bengal for purchasing commercial vehicles.
StateGitanjali Housing SchemeThe Gitanjali Housing Scheme offers financial aid for housing construction to homeless individuals in West Bengal.
StateJai Johar (Old Age Pension) SchemeThe Jai Johar Scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to eligible senior citizens from Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal.
StateKanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)Annual scholarships for unmarried girls aged 13–18 in education, and a one-time ₹25,000 grant at 18 — West Bengal’s flagship against child marriage.
StateLakshmir Bhandar SchemeThe Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme offers monthly financial aid to eligible women in West Bengal.
StateLokprasar Prakalpo SchemeThe Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme provides financial support to folk artists in West Bengal.
StateOld Age Pension-West BengalThe Old Age Pension scheme in West Bengal provides financial assistance to elderly residents.