WB Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme 2024 registration, status, beneficiary list now available. Check West Bengal Laxmi Bhandar Yojana eligibility criteria of basic monthly income support scheme for female heads of 2.11 crore families, apply online and check complete details here. With the help of article, you can check WB Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana online registration process, application status, beneficiary list.
Complete process to check West Bengal Laxmi Bhandar Beneficiary list is given below.
For general category, this income support would be provided to all families except those having at least one tax-paying member (42.30 lakh people) and those owning land more than 2 hectare (2.8 lakh people). The budget outlay for the scheme is approx. Rs. 12,000 crores every year.
CM met with the state govt's top officials recently to review the progress of the dole. The work to implement the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme has been started on ground from 1 July 2021. The first thing West Bengal govt. is doing is to register the beneficiaries of the Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana. As per an assessment, it is estimated that the scheme will have a total of 2 crore 11 lakh beneficiaries.
To ensure the smooth implementation of the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, government is considering the insertion of an eligibility criterion for women to avail themselves of the monthly doles. The WB state government might be forced to cut down allotment of some departments to raise funds for the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme. However, it is not possible to cut down departmental allocations heavily. So, the state is looking to arrange for funds for the scheme from some other sources too.
WB Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme is going to definitely boost the rural economy as a large portion of the Rs. 12,000 crore would be pumped into the beneficiaries accounts respective areas every year.
35 lakh people uplifted to reduce people below poverty line to 5% from 20% in 2011
5 Lakh new jobs per year to be created to halve the unemployment rate
75 Crore subsidised meals at ₹5 per meal through 2,500 ‘Maa’ Canteens across 50 cities
Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme is a monthly income support scheme launched by CM Mamata Banerjee.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched new WB Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana 2024 for women head of families. This Lakshmi Bhandar or Laxmi’s Treasure scheme will ensure monthly Basic Income support to female heads of 2.11 crore households of the state. Govt. will provide Rs. 1000 per month to general category families (Rs. 12,000 per annum) and Rs. 1,200 to SC / ST families (Rs. 14,400 p.a).
Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal Budget 2024-25
On 8th February 2024, Finance Minister presented West Bengal Budget 2024-25 in which FM said that Lakshmir Bhandar, a pioneering effort of the State Government in providing a universal basic income for women, has covered 1.98 crore beneficiaries, with the scheme’s expenditure so far being Rs. 10,101.87 crore in 2023-24. Recently additional 13 lakh applications for Lakshmir Bhandar, were received in Duare Sarkar and through
Sarasori Mukhyamantri campaign.
Thus, the total coverage has reached 2.11 crore in
Lakshmir Bhandar.
FM added that Government of West Bengal has been at the forefront of ensuring wellbeing of its women through various schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar. Around 2 crore 11 lakh women are now getting financial
benefits from the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. In order
to strengthen the hands of our women, your MaMati-Manush Sarkar is happy to announce
enhancement of this financial assistance under
Lakshmi Bhandar to Rs. 1,200 per month for women
belonging to SC/ST communities and to Rs. 1,000
per month for women belonging other category.
This
enhanced financial assistance shall be extended
through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from April
2024, which they shall receive in the beginning of
May 2024. An additional annual allocation of
Rs. 12,000 crore has been provided for this purpose.
On attaining the age of 60 years, there will be an
automatic and seamless transition from Lakhshmi
Bhandar to old age pension scheme and the
beneficiaries will continue to receive the same amount.
Check Laxmi Bhandar Status Check through Phone Number
- First of all, you have to go to official Lakshmir Bhandar website - https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/login
- The link for Social Security WB Gov In Login will open Lakshmir Bhandar Portal.
- You have to enter registered mobile number, and click "Generate OTP" button.
- Direct Link to Generate OTP - https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/password/reset
- After OTP is received on your smartphone (mobile phone), enter it and make login.
- After logging in, you can check Laxmi Bhandar Status through phone number.
WB Laxmi Bhandar Beneficiary List 2024
- Step 1: Visit Government of West Bengal Lakshmir Bhandar official portal socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
- Step 2: Home page of the website will open.
- Step 3: Enter registered mobile number, OTP and login.
- Step 4: The beneficiary payment status and the final list of eligible women candidates is available on official portal.
What is West Bengal Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme 2024
As per the official report, WB state's monthly average consumption expenditure of a household is Rs. 5,249. By giving a monthly income support of Rs. 1000 (yearly Rs. 12,000) to general category families and Rs. 1,200 (yearly Rs. 14,400) to SC/ST category households, would account for 20% and 25% of their monthly expenditure respectively. The assistance amount would be directly deposited into bank accounts of 2.11 crore female heads of the families in West Bengal state. The new basic income scheme namely Laxmi Bhandar Yojana would include every household from SC/ST community.For general category, this income support would be provided to all families except those having at least one tax-paying member (42.30 lakh people) and those owning land more than 2 hectare (2.8 lakh people). The budget outlay for the scheme is approx. Rs. 12,000 crores every year.
WB Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Application Form PDF
You can now simply download Laxmi Bhandar Scheme application form in PDF format through the link - Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Application Form PDF. On clicking the link, the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme application form PDF will open as displayed here.
Eligibility of WB Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
As we have told you earlier that WB Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme is going to help 2.11 crore families across the state when opportunities to earn livelihood have shrunk, particularly in rural areas. But it will certainly leave a heavy burden on the exchequer at a time when the West Bengal state’s own revenue generation has suffered a hit. The state government was planning to fix an eligibility criterion, which is likely to be based on a person’s family income, to keep the number of beneficiaries under control. But now the following Laxmi Bhandar Yojana eligibility criteria prevails:-- Applicant must be a resident of the West Bengal state.
- Beneficiary candidate must be a women head of the SC / ST / General category household.
- All SC / ST families would be included in Laxmi Bhandar Yojana.
- For general category, this income support would be provided to all families except those having at least one tax-paying member (42.30 lakh people) and those owning land more than 2 hectare (2.8 lakh people).
The budget outlay for the scheme would be approximately Rs. 12,000 Crores every year.
List of Documents Required for Laxmi Bhandar Scheme
All applicants are required to submit the following documents for the application under this scheme which are included:-- Aadhar card
- Caste certificate
- Residential certificate
- Bank accounts details
- Ration card
- Age proof
- Income Proof Certificate
- Passport size photograph of the applicant
- Mobile number
Benefits of West Bengal Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme 2024
- Women belonging to either general or SC or ST category can apply and get benefited.
- Under this scheme, there is financial support which will be provided to the female head of the family.
- Beneficiary will get financial assistance directly in their bank account through DBT mode.
- Fresh applicants can apply as a new candidate while those who already applied can check their name in beneficiary list.
- This scheme implemented from 1st July 2021.
- If you are enrolled as beneficiary in Laxmi Bhandar, then check your payment status online.
West Bengal Lakshmi Bhandar Online Apply Process
- Initial Step is go to Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme 2024 Official website [Click Here].
- On Home Page you will found Login and Generate OTP option. You should have to Click on first “Generate OTP” then enter your mobile number.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile and register for this scheme.
- After successfully register candidate need login with registered mobile number and OTP received on your mobile number.
- Now applicant need to provide various details such as Name, Address, Father, Mother Name, Spouse Name, Bank Account Details, etc. After entering the details go to upload documents section.
- Upload the necessary documents and submit the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme Online Application. Also take a print out of application for future reference.
West Bengal Cabinet Approval to WB Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme
According to an estimate of WB state government, around 1.9 crore beneficiaries will be included in the "Lakshmir Bhandar (Laxmi treasure) Scheme". Under Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, govt. will provide Rs. 1000 per month to women heads of SC / ST families and Rs. 500 per month to women heads of general families. The Laxmi Bhandar Yojana was earlier promised by CM Mamata Banerjee in the run up to Assembly elections. After winning the elections, it is the duty of the elected govt. to implement its pre poll promises. So, the cabinet has approved WB Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana and now it is successfully running across the state.WB Laxmi Bhandar Scheme Implementation
West Bengal government is not making this scheme universal (applicable to all) as financial condition of state exchequer is not so good. Earlier schemes like Sabuj Sathi or old age pension were universal i.e these scheme provides benefits to all coming under its ambit. But the state govt. cannot just bring all 2.5 crore families under WB Laxmi Bhandar Yojana as it will push the financial burden to over Rs. 20,000 crore annually. So as mentioned in this article before, that govt. has fixed eligibility criteria to keep beneficiaries under control and to provide them with scheme benefits.
Beneficiary Database in WB Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
WB govt. already has a database of some eligible beneficiaries, which can be readily used to launch the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. For example, the state has detailed data of 33 lakh women beneficiaries of the social security scheme (Samajik Suraksha Yojana). These beneficiaries can be brought under the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme immediately. For the remaining families, the government could seek applications.WB Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme is going to definitely boost the rural economy as a large portion of the Rs. 12,000 crore would be pumped into the beneficiaries accounts respective areas every year.
Overview of Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal
| Name of Scheme | Lakshmi Bhandar or Laxmi Treasure or Lakshmir Bhandar |
| State | West Bengal |
| Who are Eligible Beneficiaries | Female heads of households |
| Beneficiaries Count | 2.11 crore |
| Type of Scheme | Basic / Minimum Monthly Income Scheme for Women |
| Assistance for General Category Families | Rs. 1000 per month or Rs. 12000 per year |
| Assistance for SC / ST Category Families | Rs. 1200 per month or Rs. 14400 per year |
| Registration / Apply Process | Online as well as Offline |
| Budget Outlay | Rs. 12,000 crore |
| Scheme Notification | Click Here |
| Online Registration Link | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Status Check | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Laxmi Bhandar in Didir 10 Ongikar of TMC Manifesto
Ojosro sujog, somridhho Bangla
Fifth largest economy with GDP size of ₹12.5 Lakh Crore and annual per capita income of more than ₹2.5 Lakh35 lakh people uplifted to reduce people below poverty line to 5% from 20% in 2011
5 Lakh new jobs per year to be created to halve the unemployment rate
Proti poribarke, nyunotomo mashik aay
A new scheme namely Laxmi Bhandar to ensure monthly Basic Income support to female heads of 1.9 Crore households of Bengal- monthly ₹500 to families of General Category (Yearly ₹6,000) and ₹1,000 to families of SC/ST (Yearly ₹12,000)Arthik sujog, shobol jubo
To make Bengal’s youth self-reliant, a new scheme for all eligible students – Student Credit Cards with credit limit up to ₹10 lakh at an interest rate of 4%Banglay shobar, nishchit ahar
New facility under Khadya Sathi – No need to go to the ration shop anymore. Free doorstep delivery of monthly ration to 1.5 crore households75 Crore subsidised meals at ₹5 per meal through 2,500 ‘Maa’ Canteens across 50 cities
Bordhito utpadon, sukhi krishok
₹10,000 per acre support to be provided to 68 lakh small and marginal farmers every year under theKrishak Bandhu Scheme
To be the number 1 State in Net Sown Area and Cropping Intensity by adding 3 lakh hectares of cultivable land and converting 4.5 lakh hectares to double cropping system respectively
To be in top 5 States in productivity for food grains and four cash crops – Tea, Jute, Potato and Tobacco
2,000 big industrial units to be added to the existing base of 10,000 units in the next 5 years
₹5 lakh crore of new investments in the next 5 years
Medical College-cum-Super Speciality Hospital in all 23 district headquarters
Double the number of seats for – doctors, nurses, and paramedics
Each block to have at least one Model Residential School
Double the number of seats for teachers’ training
25 lakh additional low cost houses to be built under Bangla Awas Yojana in rural areas and reduce kutcha houses to less than 1%
24×7 electricity at affordable rates to all households
Every rural household to be connected with all-weather roads, a functional drainage system and piped drinking water
To be the number 1 State in Net Sown Area and Cropping Intensity by adding 3 lakh hectares of cultivable land and converting 4.5 lakh hectares to double cropping system respectively
To be in top 5 States in productivity for food grains and four cash crops – Tea, Jute, Potato and Tobacco
Shilponnoto Bangla
Additional 10 lakh MSMEs to be added every year to increase the total number of functional MSME units to 1.5 cr2,000 big industrial units to be added to the existing base of 10,000 units in the next 5 years
₹5 lakh crore of new investments in the next 5 years
Unnototoro swasthya byabostha, sushtho Bangla
Double the spending on Health from 0.83% to 1.5% of the State GDPMedical College-cum-Super Speciality Hospital in all 23 district headquarters
Double the number of seats for – doctors, nurses, and paramedics
Egiye rakhte, shikkhito Bangla
Increase the spending on Education from 2.7% to 4% of the state GDPEach block to have at least one Model Residential School
Double the number of seats for teachers’ training
Shobai pai, matha gonjar thaai
5 lakh additional low cost houses to be built under Banglar Bari Scheme in urban habitations to reduce slum population from 7% to 3.65%25 lakh additional low cost houses to be built under Bangla Awas Yojana in rural areas and reduce kutcha houses to less than 1%
Proti ghore bidyut, sodok, jol
Piped drinking water facility to be provided to additional 47 Lakh households to ensure 100% coverage; up from 26%24×7 electricity at affordable rates to all households
Every rural household to be connected with all-weather roads, a functional drainage system and piped drinking water
Matri Bandana – Affordable Loan to 10 Lakh new SHGs
A new scheme, ‘Matri Bandana’, to be launched under which 10 Lakh new SHGs will be formed with women from the low-income bracket of the society. Affordable loans worth ₹25,000 crore will be provided to these SHGs in the next 5 years from the banks with easy repayment options. Apart from this, three-day program named Bangla Moder Gorbo will be organised in each district to create economic opportunities for Self Help Groups, artisans, folk artists who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.Lakshmir Bhandar in West Bengal Budget 2023-24
Lakshmir Bhandar, the scheme aimed at financial
empowerment of women between the age of 25-60 years,
covering 1.86 crore women, with total disbursements
amounting to Rs. 8,817 crore upto 31.12.2022 in financial
year 2022-23 has been made.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme?Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme is a monthly income support scheme launched by CM Mamata Banerjee.
How many beneficiaries under WB Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana?
It is expected that there would be around 2.11 cr women beneficiaries.
How much financial aid for General Category women under WB Laxmi Bhandar Scheme?
All the eligible beneficiaries will get Rs. 1200 to schedule caste (SC) and schedule tribe (ST) women. Also the beneficiaries from general category will get Rs. 1000 per month.
Conclusion: We hope that you get complete information regarding WB Laxmi Bhandar Scheme. To get more updates, stay in touch with us. Keep visiting this page regularly to get latest updated information about the scheme. In case you have any query question then you can ask us in the comment section.
It is expected that there would be around 2.11 cr women beneficiaries.
How much financial aid for General Category women under WB Laxmi Bhandar Scheme?
All the eligible beneficiaries will get Rs. 1200 to schedule caste (SC) and schedule tribe (ST) women. Also the beneficiaries from general category will get Rs. 1000 per month.
Conclusion: We hope that you get complete information regarding WB Laxmi Bhandar Scheme. To get more updates, stay in touch with us. Keep visiting this page regularly to get latest updated information about the scheme. In case you have any query question then you can ask us in the comment section.
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