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Krishak Bandhu Scheme 2025

State Name	West Bengal
Scheme	Krishak Bandhu Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online / Offline
Beneficiaries	West Bengal Farmer
Krishak Bandhu Scheme Amount	Min – 4000/- to Max. – 10,000/- Per Annum
Official Website	https:krishakbandhu.net

What is the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Krishak Bandhu: The Krishak Bandhu scheme is a financial support and insurance scheme provided to farmers in West Bengal. The programme has been brought forth to establish much-needed financial security and relief for the farming community, so that they get a steady income for the cultivation period and are protected from financial burdens in the event of some unforeseen circumstances that may lead to the loss of a breadwinner of the family. The two main components of the scheme are: krishak bandhu.in

• Guaranteed Income for Farmer: The fund support is provided to the farmer in two halves during the Kharif and Rabi seasons.
• Death Coverage: Farming sector offers life insurance to the farmers. In case of the death of a farmer, he will be given compensation to the family.

 

Benefits of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme

The Krishak Bandhu scheme benefits the farmers of West Bengal as follows: krishakbondhu

1. Financial Support (Guaranteed Income) – ₹ 10,000 per year per acre of cultivable land. Paid in two installments: during the Kharif and Rabi season. Even those farmers who may have less than one acre of land are eligible for minimum support of ₹ 4,000 a year.
2. Death Benefit-Life Insurance Coverage-In case of death of an enrolled farmer aged between 18 to 60 years, it provides ₹ 2 lakh life insurance coverage due to any cause of death.
3. Time payment – The funds deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts will be completely transparent and straightforward. This guarantees that farmers can access the money when they need it for essential farming activities, like purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and more.
4. All Types of Farmers Covered Under It: This scheme covers land-owning farmers and even sharecroppers too. This way, it will totally cover every type of farmer in the ground.

 

Land	Amount	Installment
1 Decimal or, 0.01 Acre To 40 Decimal or, 0.40 Acre	₹4,000/-	₹2,000/-
41 Decimal or, 0.41 Acre To 99 Decimal or, 0.99 Acre	₹4,400/-	₹2,200/-
100 Decimal or, 1 Acre To 200 Decimal or, 2 Acre	₹10,000/-	₹5,000/-
100 Decimal or, 1 Acre To (Not Calculate)	₹10,000/-	₹5,000/-

 

Scheme Eligibility

The applicant needs to meet the following eligibility criteria to get the benefits of the Krishakbandhu Scheme:

1. The applicant should have permanent domicile in West Bengal.
2. All the landowners, landowners, and sharecroppers or bargadars can enroll themselves under the Krishak Bandhu scheme.
3. The death benefit component extends life insurance to all the farmers between the ages of 18 and 60.
4. For availing the financial aid and insurance cover, it is necessary to get registered as a farmer with Krishak Bandhu.

 

Required Documents for Krishak Bandhu Scheme

The list of documents required while applying for the Krishak Bandhu Scheme are as follows:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Voter ID Card or Residential Proof
3. Land Ownership Proof
4. Sharecropper Agreement:
5. Bank Account Details
6. Death Certificate (for Insurance Claim)

 

How to Apply for Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

krishakbandhu.net Registration: Farmers of West Bengal can apply for the Krishak Bandhu Scheme both in offline and online modes. Here’s how to apply step by step: Online Process krishakbandhu. net

Krishak Bandhu Online Application

• Visit Krishak Bandhu portal krishakbandhu.net.
• Login as a new user, if already registered click on the link “New Farmer Registration“, and then give your Aadhaar number, along with other required details.
• Fill up the online form given by filling in all your personal details, land details, and bank account details.
• Then upload all the required documents, which may involve Aadhaar, and land records, and bank details.
• After submission, the user will get a tracking number through which they can track the status of their application.
• All direct financial assistance will be credited into the bank account of the farmer on successful validation.

 

Krishak Bandhu Helpline Number

• Direct Helpline Number: 6291720406 / 8336957370
• Email ID: krishak.bandhu@ingreens.in
• Whatsapp Number: 9830383383

 

Conclusion

Krishak Bandhu Yojana is one of the most important schemes which along with insurance provide financial support to these farmers of West Bengal. The Krishak Bandhu scheme, through its assured income and death benefit to the farmer.

 

FAQ: Krishak Bandhu Scheme

 

What is the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Krishak Bandhu Scheme by the West Bengal Government: The West Bengal government initiated a scheme called Krishak Bandhu, which offers assistance not only in money to farmers but also life insurance cover. It consists of two schemes: assured income support for the farmer during crop seasons and death benefit, which will give a life insurance coverage of ₹2 lakh.

 

Who is eligible for the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Permanent residents of West Bengal, including land-owning farmers and sharecroppers or bargadars, are eligible. Death benefit under Krishak Bandhu Scheme: Farmers in the age group of 18 to 60 years will be covered under life insurance.

 

What are the benefits of the Krishak Bandhu Scheme West Bengal? 

This scheme provides an amount of ₹10,000 as annual monetary assistance to the farmer who cultivates more than 1-acre of land and is allocated in both Kharif and Rabi seasons. In case a farmer dies, he gets a ₹2 lakh life cover.

 

What documents are required to apply for the West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Key documents:

• Aadhaar card (for identity verification)
• Voter ID or other residential proof
• Land ownership proof or sharecropper agreement
• Bank account details for benefit transfer
• Death certificate (for insurance claims)

 

How can I apply for the WB Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

You can either apply at the local agriculture office or do it online on krishakbandhu.net. The application form contains personal information, details of land ownership or sharecropper agreement, and bank account for direct fund credit.

 

How does the life insurance benefit work under Krishak Bandhu?

In case of a registered farmer’s death, who lies between the age of 18 to 60 years, then the family becomes eligible to get a death benefit amounting to ₹2 lakh irrespective of the cause of death.

 

Are bargadars eligible to apply for the Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Yes, sharecroppers or bargadars are eligible to apply for the scheme and enjoy all financial and insurance benefits as compared to land-owning farmers.

 

What is the maximum age for life insurance under Krishak Bandhu Scheme?

Life Insurance under this scheme will be allowed for farmers between the ages of 18-60 years.