A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

Krishak Bandhu Scheme

The scheme aims to provide financial security to farmers through direct income support and death/disability benefits. It benefits small and marginal farmers with annual assistance of ₹5,000/- per acre and a one-time payout of ₹2,00,000/- in case of death.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Krishak Bandhu Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of West Bengal
States and UTsWest Bengal
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsFarmer, Financial Assistance, Agriculture, Income, Death, Disability

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