Lakshmir Bhandar scheme started by the West Bengal government to support women from economically weaker families. In Laxmi Bhandar scheme, govt. will provide monthly ₹1,500 to families of general category.
It covers nearly all women in the state who are not government employees. The government has allocated ₹15,000 crore for the scheme this year.
What is the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme?
Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has been launched by the Bengal government with the aim of providing financial assistance to women. This initiative aims to enhance financial stability and reduce poverty. This amount would be directly deposited into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Lakshmi Bhandar Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, women must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a woman resident of West Bengal.
- Age should be between 25 and 60 years.
- Applicant must belong to an economically weaker household.
- Enrollment under the Swasthya Sathi health scheme is required.
- Women from SC/ST households are eligible for higher assistance.
- Government employees or income-tax-paying households are generally not eligible.
- Applicant must have an active bank account for direct benefit transfer.
Lakshmir Bhandar Documents Required
The documents required to be submitted along with the Lakshmir Bhandar application form have been listed below:
- Aadhaar card
- Swasthya Sathi Card
- Caste certificate (for SC and ST category women)
- Bank account details, including a self-attested copy of the first page of your bank’s passbook containing the account holder’s name, bank account number, bank address, MICR number, and IFSC code.
- Passport-size coloured photograph of the applicant.
Apply for the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
Step 1: Collect the application form for the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme from the Duare Sarkar camps.
Step 2: Fill in the application form by entering the required details.
Step 3: Submit the application form along with the required documents.
Step 4: The applications received at the respective offices will be verified.
Step 5: The BDO, SDO or KMC will recommend the list of eligible applicants to the District Magistrate.
Step 6: Once your application has been verified and sanctioned, the financial assistance will be credited to your bank.
The Lakshmir Bhandar scheme is one of West Bengal’s most impactful welfare programs. The scheme enhances financial inclusion and encourages women’s.
