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Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/b> is a farmer welfare scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal. It aims to provide <\/span>financial assistance and death benefit coverage to farmers<\/b> in the state. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive annual income support based on their landholding, while financial assistance is also available in cases of death or permanent disability, subject to the applicable conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The scheme helps farmers manage agricultural expenses, support their families and reduce financial difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/b> is a government initiative designed to support farmers in West Bengal through direct financial assistance. It provides annual income support to eligible farmers and registered sharecroppers, helping them meet farming-related expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

The scheme also includes a financial protection component for eligible farmers and their families. The assistance is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the <\/span>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/b> system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Krishak Bandhu Scheme Key Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n

The key highlights related to the Krishak Bandhu Scheme have been tabulated below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Krishak Bandhu Scheme Key Highlights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Particulars<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scheme Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Krishak Bandhu Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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State<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Department<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Beneficiaries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eligible farmers, landowners and registered sharecroppers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Annual Financial Assistance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b94,000 to \u20b910,000, depending on eligible landholding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Death Benefit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b92 lakh, subject to scheme conditions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Payment Method<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Main Objective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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To provide income support and financial protection to farmers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What Are the Benefits of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Krishak Bandhu Scheme provides annual financial assistance and a death benefit to eligible beneficiaries. Its major benefits are explained below.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Annual Income Support<\/b><\/h3>\n

Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance based on their landholding.<\/span><\/p>\n