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Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal)

West Bengal's income-support and social-security scheme for farmers. It has two parts: assured income during the Kharif and Rabi seasons, and a death benefit for the farmer's family. The recast scheme (Krishak Bandhu Natun) was launched on 17 June 2021.

Amount / benefit: ₹10,000 a year for 1 acre or more (₹4,000 minimum for smaller holdings), in two instalments; ₹2 lakh death benefit

Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal

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What you get

Farmers with 1 acre or more of cultivable land get ₹10,000 a year in two equal instalments (Kharif and Rabi). Smaller holdings get a pro-rata amount, with a minimum of ₹4,000 a year. If a registered farmer aged 18 to 60 dies, the family gets a one-time ₹2 lakh. Registered farmers also get preference in the state's paddy procurement.

Who is eligible

Farmers of West Bengal with recorded land (ROR) and recorded sharecroppers (Bhagchasi). The state's death-benefit rules cover a farmer or recorded sharecropper between 18 and 60 years of age; the legal heir or nominee receives the grant.

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

How to apply, step by step

  1. Open the Krishak Bandhu portal and choose Sign In, then Sign Up for the online registration.
  2. Fill in the registration form with your personal, land and bank details.
  3. Attach the required documents and submit the form.
  4. For the death benefit, the family applies through the same scheme with the Krishak Bandhu card and legal heir certificate.

Last date

Most farmer schemes accept applications through the year or in notified windows. Check the official portal for the current window.

Official website

https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in (Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal)

Last checked against the official source on 10 October 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal)?

Farmers of West Bengal with recorded land (ROR) and recorded sharecroppers (Bhagchasi). The state's death-benefit rules cover a farmer or recorded sharecropper between 18 and 60 years of age; the legal heir or nominee receives the grant.

What does Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal) give?

Farmers with 1 acre or more of cultivable land get ₹10,000 a year in two equal instalments (Kharif and Rabi). Smaller holdings get a pro-rata amount, with a minimum of ₹4,000 a year. If a registered farmer aged 18 to 60 dies, the family gets a one-time ₹2 lakh. Registered farmers also get preference in the state's paddy procurement. Amount: ₹10,000 a year for 1 acre or more (₹4,000 minimum for smaller holdings), in two instalments; ₹2 lakh death benefit.

Which documents are needed for Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal)?

Aadhaar card, Land record (ROR / Khatian) or Bhagchasi record, Bank account details, Mobile number, For the death benefit: attested copy of the Krishak Bandhu card and legal heir certificate.

What is the official website for Krishak Bandhu (West Bengal)?

The official website is https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in (source: Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal).

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