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
- Visit krishakbandhu.net
- Check beneficiary status with application number
Offline / CSC
- Visit nearest Krishak Bandhu registration camp or Gram Panchayat
- Register with land details and bank account
- Receive Krishak Bandhu card
- 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.
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