Landless Labourer Scheme: West Bengal Govt Announces Rs 4000 Aid for Landless Labourers, Check Details

Landless Labourer Scheme: The West Bengal government has introduced a significant welfare initiative targeting the landless agricultural labourers of the state. Building on the success of the ‘Krishak Bandhu’ scheme, this new directive aims to provide financial stability to those who toil on others’ land but possess no agricultural land of their own. Eligible beneficiaries will receive an annual financial aid of Rs 4,000.

Financial Benefits Explained

This scheme is designed to support the most marginalized section of the agricultural community.

• Total Amount: Beneficiaries will receive a total of Rs 4,000 per annum.
• Disbursement Mode: The amount will be credited directly to the bank account in two installments of Rs 2,000 each throughout the year.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure the benefit reaches the right people, specific eligibility norms have been set:

• The applicant must be a landless agricultural labourer (Khet Majur) working on land owned by others.
• The applicant must not own any agricultural land in their name.
• Individuals already receiving benefits under the ‘Krishak Bandhu’ scheme are not eligible.
• Exclusion: Sharecroppers (Bhagchashis) or Bargadars are explicitly excluded from this specific scheme.

Step-by-Step Application Process

The application form consists of three distinct pages. It is recommended to fill out the form in English Capital Letters.

Page 1: Personal & Bank Details

• Personal Info: Enter Name, Residential Address (Village, Panchayat, Block, District, Pin), and Father’s/Husband’s Name.
• Age Calculation: Mention the Date of Birth and calculate the age as of 01/01/2026. Select Gender and Caste.
• Banking: Accurately fill in the Bank Name, Branch, Account Number, and IFSC Code as per the passbook.
• Nominee: Provide details of a nominee. If the nominee is a minor (under 18), details of a guardian must be included.
• Receipt: Sign or provide a thumb impression at the bottom to receive the acknowledgement receipt.

Page 2: Self Declaration
In this section, the applicant must declare that they do not own any cultivable land and are not a Bargadar. Information regarding other government benefits (like Lakshmir Bhandar) must also be disclosed. The applicant must consent to refund the money if any information is found to be false.

Page 3: Aadhaar Consent
This page is for linking Aadhaar to facilitate Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Fill in the Name, Aadhaar Number, Voter Card Number, and the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.

Documents Required

Applicants must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents:

1. Voter ID Card.
2. Aadhaar Card.
3. Bank Passbook (First page showing account details and photograph). If the passbook lacks a photo, place a passport-sized photo on the page before photocopying to ensure both are visible on the copy.

Important Note: Forms should ideally be collected from official camps or Block offices where they might carry a specific registration stamp. It is advisable to avoid using forms printed from unofficial external sources.