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Government Schemes in West Bengal

Browse curated state welfare samples for West Bengal, central schemes tagged to this location, and all-India programs you can usually check from here. Use the official West Bengal Public Service Commission link below for local applications. Matching a listing does not guarantee approval, so confirm eligibility on the government portal before you apply.

Official portal: West Bengal Public Service Commission

West Bengal residents usually need both the state portal and national scheme sites. Local welfare programs may ask for a domicile certificate, ration card issued in West Bengal, or address proof that matches your current district. Central schemes still matter here for farmer support, health cover, scholarships, pensions, and other nationwide benefits, but enrolment steps often run through CSCs or state login pages linked from West Bengal Public Service Commission.

This page is a curated shortlist, not a complete government catalog. If a scheme you heard about is missing, search on West Bengal Public Service Commission and myScheme.gov.in, then verify documents and deadlines there. Matching does not guarantee approval. Always confirm eligibility on the official portal before you apply or share personal documents with anyone claiming to fast-track your case.

State schemes in West Bengal

These listings are state or UT framed programs we have curated for West Bengal. Rules, income caps, and district coverage can change when the state issues a new order. Open each card for a short overview, then continue on West Bengal Public Service Commissionor the scheme's official URL to confirm forms and eligibility before you apply.

West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar

Government of West Bengal

West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar provides monthly assistance to eligible women. Use only government of West Bengal portals or notified Bangla Sahayata Kendras to enrol or update details. Matching here does not guarantee approval.

Level: State · West Bengal
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: As notified by the state (confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For eligible adult women in West Bengal under the state scheme rules. Age bands and exclusions are decided on the official portal.

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All-India central schemes to check

Nationwide central schemes below are worth checking from West Bengal even when they are not tagged to a single state. Farmer income, LPG, health, pension, scholarship, and housing style benefits often sit in this group. Confirm beneficiary lists, eKYC, and application windows on the official site. Matching here still does not guarantee approval.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

Government-backed pension scheme with fixed pension bands. Open through your bank or India Post and verify contribution charts officially.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: Monthly pension tiers from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 (as commonly listed)
Who it is for: Typically for citizens aged 18-40 with a savings bank account. Bank/post office checks apply. Confirm current rules when you open the account.

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Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

National Health Authority

Central health assurance scheme for eligible families. Check beneficiary status and empanelled hospitals on the official PM-JAY site.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: Up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year (as commonly listed; confirm on portal)
Who it is for: Cover is based on official beneficiary lists (SECC / state criteria). Confirm your family status on the official portal before relying on cover.

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e-Shram registration

Ministry of Labour and Employment

National database registration for unorganised workers. Register on the official e-Shram portal and keep your UAN details safe.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For unorganised workers in the eligible age band with Aadhaar-linked mobile. Confirm current age and occupation rules on the e-Shram portal.

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myScheme (official scheme discovery)

Government of India (MyGov / NeGD)

Official Government of India scheme discovery portal. Use it alongside HowDoI listings to check more schemes and apply only on ministry or state sites.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: National discovery portal. Eligibility is decided by each linked scheme, not by HowDoI India.

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National Food Security Act (NFSA) ration benefits

Department of Food and Public Distribution

Food security entitlements for eligible households. Check ration card status and FPS allocation on your state food / NFSA portals.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Priority and Antyodaya households identified by states under NFSA. Ration card category and state rules decide entitlements.

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NSAP Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)

Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP)

Central old-age pension component under NSAP. Apply or verify through your state social welfare / NSAP channels and keep bank details updated.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For elderly persons from BPL households meeting NSAP age rules (commonly 60+). States may add top-ups. Confirm with your state NSAP / social welfare office.

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NSAP Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension (IGNWPS)

Ministry of Rural Development (NSAP)

Central widow pension component under NSAP. Use state social welfare channels to apply or check status and verify amounts locally.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For widows from BPL households in the notified age band. State processes vary. Confirm documents and age rules with your state welfare department.

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National Scholarship Portal (central scholarships)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology / scheme ministries

Central portal for scholarship applications. Create an NSP account, pick open schemes that match your profile, and track status only on the official site.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Each scholarship on NSP has its own course, caste/category, income, and institute rules. Application windows are seasonal. Read the specific scheme guidelines on NSP.

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PAHAL (DBTL) LPG subsidy

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

LPG subsidy transfer scheme for eligible domestic consumers. Link Aadhaar and bank details through your oil company channels and verify credit in your bank account.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Domestic LPG consumers with Aadhaar/bank seeding as required by oil marketing companies. Give-it-up and income-related rules may apply. Confirm with your distributor or OMC app.

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PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Central income support scheme for eligible farmer families. Register, complete eKYC, and track instalments only on the official PM-Kisan portal.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: Rs 6,000 per year in instalments (as commonly listed; confirm on portal)
Who it is for: For landholding farmer families meeting PM-Kisan rules. Exclusion categories apply. Confirm registration and eKYC on the official portal.

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PM SVANidhi (street vendor micro-credit)

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Micro-credit scheme for eligible street vendors. Apply through the official portal or your urban local body facilitation process.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: For street vendors identified / surveyed in urban local body areas as per scheme rules. Confirm with your ULB or the official PM SVANidhi portal.

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Central housing scheme with urban and rural components. Check your city/state vertical, income slab, and application status on official portals.

Level: Central
Deadline: Ongoing / check portal
Benefit: See official portal
Who it is for: Income category, ownership, and city/state rules decide eligibility. Verticals (urban/rural) differ. Confirm on the official PMAY portals.

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