Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
Women & Child Development & Social Welfare Dept., West Bengal
📋 Scheme Overview
Lakshmir Bhandar provides basic income support to women head of household in West Bengal to help them meet family expenses and achieve greater financial independence.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Women who are head of household in West Bengal
- Must possess a Swasthya Sathi health card
- Age 25–60 years
- General category: ₹500/month; SC/ST: ₹1,000/month
🎁 Benefits & Features
- ₹500/month for general category women
- ₹1,000/month for SC/ST women
- Direct bank transfer every month
- Complements Swasthya Sathi health coverage
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
- Apply at Duare Sarkar camp (government doorstep service camp)
- Apply online at lakshmibhandar.wb.gov.in
- Submit application with Swasthya Sathi card
- Verification by local Panchayat or Ward officer
- Amount credited to bank account linked to Aadhaar
📄 Documents Required
- 📎Swasthya Sathi card
- 📎Aadhaar card
- 📎Bank account passbook
- 📎Proof of being woman head of household
- 📎Caste certificate (for SC/ST higher benefit)
Ready to Apply?
🏛 Visit Official Portal ↗ Visit the official portal to begin your application.