Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- West Bengal domicile women aged 25-60
- Female heads of household
- Women not receiving any other state income support
- SC/ST women receive higher amount
Who Cannot Apply
- Women below 25 or above 60
- Women already receiving ₹1,000+ from other state scheme
- Central/state government employees or retirees
- Non-WB residents
Benefits
- ₹1,000/month for General category
- ₹1,200/month for SC/ST category
- Direct bank transfer every month
Documents Required
- West Bengal voter ID / domicile certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST for higher benefit)
- Ration card
How to Apply
Online
- Visit socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
- Apply for Lakshmir Bhandar scheme
- Enter details and upload documents
- Submit and track status online
Offline / CSC
- Visit Duare Sarkar camp in your area (held periodically)
- Submit form at Gram Panchayat or Block Office
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Women aged 25 to 60 are eligible.
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