StateAgricultureWest BengalInsurance

Krishak Bandhu

Government of West Bengal

Comprehensive support for farmers in West Bengal including income support and death benefit insurance for all farmers regardless of land size.

Benefit

Up to ₹10,000/year + ₹2L insurance

For

All Farmers (incl. sharecroppers)

Coverage

West Bengal

Since

2019

Last Verified

Jan 2025

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • All farmers in West Bengal including landless sharecroppers
  • Age 18-60 for death benefit coverage
  • Farmers with any amount of agricultural land
  • Registered agricultural laborers

Who Cannot Apply

  • Non-WB residents
  • Non-agricultural workers

Benefits

  • Up to ₹10,000 per year (per acre)
  • ₹2 lakh death benefit insurance
  • Covers all farmers including sharecroppers

Documents Required

  • WB voter ID or domicile certificate
  • Land records or sharecropper registration
  • Bank passbook
  • Aadhaar Card

How to Apply

Online

  1. Visit krishakbandhu.net
  2. Check beneficiary status with application number

Offline / CSC

  1. Visit nearest Krishak Bandhu registration camp or Gram Panchayat
  2. Register with land details and bank account
  3. Receive Krishak Bandhu card
  4. Benefits credited automatically each season

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Krishak Bandhu is a state scheme covering all WB farmers including sharecroppers. PM-KISAN is a central scheme only for landowners.