We know that be it the central government or the state government, one of the most important functions of the government is to form and manage various types of projects for the sake of public welfare. Various schemes of West Bengal Government are mentioned in it. The West Bengal government also organizes and runs several schemes for education, agriculture, health and social welfare, among which the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for financing women in the state, Krishak Bandhu scheme for financial assistance to farmers, Kanyashree, Oikyasree etc. in the field of education are notable.
This article mentions the list and details of various notable projects of West Bengal Government:
Various schemes of West Bengal government in the field of education
Below is the list of various schemes of West Bengal Government in the field of education:
Kanyashree Project:
The Kanyashree scheme is one of the most popular schemes in the state in the field of education. The scheme was launched to encourage girls to pursue higher education, provide them with financial support and prevent their marriage before the age of 18.
The scheme provides an annual grant of ₹1,000/- to students between the ages of 13 and 18 and a one-time grant of ₹25,000/- after the age of 18. Apart from this, monthly scholarship of ₹2,000 – ₹2,500/- is provided for postgraduate studies.
| Name of the project | Kanyashree Scheme |
| Project start year | 2013 |
| Beneficiary | From 13 years to post graduation education |
| Grant amount | Annual ₹1000/-, One Time ₹25,000/-, Monthly ₹2,000 – ₹2,500/- |
| Official website | wbkanyashree.gov.in |
Aikyashree Scheme
Aikyashree is a scholarship scheme launched to provide assistance to minority students in the field of education. Only Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi and Jain students are eligible for this scheme.
There are total five types of scholarships under this scheme namely, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Merit-cum-Mens Scholarship, Under Talent Support Program and Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Mens Scholarship for Minorities. A maximum scholarship of ₹33,000/- is available under this scholarship.
| Name of the project | Aikyashree Scheme |
| Project start time | Financial year 2019-20 |
| Beneficiary | Students belonging to minority communities in the state |
| Scholarship Amount | Maximum ₹33,000/- Rs |
| Official website | wbmdfcscholarship.in |
Shikshashree Scheme
Shikshashree Scheme is a scholarship scheme for girl students of class V to VIII belonging to SC/ST in the state, with an annual grant of ₹800/-.
| Name of the project | Shikshashree Scheme |
| Project start time | In 2014 |
| Beneficiary | Class V to Class VIII students belonging to SC/ST |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹8,00/- per annum Rs |
| Official website | adibasikalyan.gov.in |
Sabooj Sathi Scheme
The Sabooj Sathi scheme is an initiative to provide bicycles to all students of class IX to XII aimed at reducing the inconvenience of school commuting among the students of the state.
| Name of the project | Sabooj Sathi Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2015 |
| Beneficiary | All students of class IX to XII of the state |
| Support | Free Bicycle |
| Official website | wbsaboojsathi.gov.in |
Yogyashree Scheme
The Yogyashree scheme has been launched with the objective of providing free competitive examinations training to the scheduled caste and tribe students of the state. Totally free under this scheme
Preparation training is provided for JEE, WBJEE and NEET exams and various government jobs.
| Name of the project | Yogyashree Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2014 |
| Beneficiary | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students of the State |
| Assistance | Free Govt Jobs Admission Training |
| Official website | wbbcdev.gov.in |
Various schemes of West Bengal Government in the field of agriculture
Various schemes of the West Bengal Government in the field of agriculture are mentioned below:
Krishak Bondhu Scheme
The Krishak Bandhu Scheme is a flagship scheme of the State Government under which financial assistance of maximum ₹10,000/- is provided to farmers in equal installments twice a year during Kharif and Rabi seasons, so that they can easily access crop seeds, improved quality fertilizers etc. can Besides, under this scheme, life insurance of ₹2 lakh is provided to farmers.
| Name of the project | Krishak Bondhu Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2019 |
| Beneficiary | Farmers of the state |
| Assistance | Minimum ₹4000/- to maximum ₹10,000/- per annum |
| Official website | krishakbandhu.net |
Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme
A large number of people are involved in agriculture in the state of West Bengal and almost every year natural calamities cause minor damage to farm crops. The Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme has been launched to protect the farmers of the state from crop damage, where farmers can get crop insurance completely free of charge.
| Name of the project | Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2019 |
| Beneficiary | Farmers of the state |
| Coverage crop | Food crops, oilseeds, annual commercial / horticultural crops |
| Official website | banglashasyabima.net |
Scheme of West Bengal Government in the field of health
The important projects in the field of health of West Bengal Government are mentioned below:
Swasthya sathi Scheme
The Swasthya Sathi scheme was launched to provide better services and quality treatment to the people of West Bengal. Under this scheme, coverage of ₹ 5 lakh per family per annum is provided for everything from primary health care to secondary and tertiary care.
| Name of the project | Swasthya sathi Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2016 |
| Beneficiary | All the families of the state |
| Grant amount | ₹5 lakh per annum |
| Official website | swasthyasathi.gov.in |
Various schemes of West Bengal Government in the field of social welfare
Listed below are the notable projects of West Bengal Government in the field of social welfare:
Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme
The Lakshmi Bhandar scheme is one of the most popular schemes in West Bengal, launched with the aim of empowering and making women financially independent in the state. Under this scheme Government grants of ₹1200/- per month to Scheduled Castes and Tribes women and ₹1000/- per month to General Class and OBC women.
| Project name | Lakshmi Bhandar scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2021 |
| Beneficiary | All women of the state |
| Grant amount | Monthly ₹1000 – ₹1200/- Rs |
| Official website | socialsecurity.wb.gov.in |
Rupashree Scheme
Rupashree Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance for marriage of girls from economically weaker families in the state. Under this scheme adult girls get one time grant of ₹25,000/- for marriage. More than 6 lakh families are benefited annually through Rupashree scheme.
| Project name | Rupashree Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2018 |
| Beneficiary | Unmarried adults in the state are girls |
| Grant amount | One time ₹25,000/- Rs |
| Official website | wbrupashree.gov.in |
Yuvashree scheme
The Yuvashree scheme has been launched to provide financial assistance to the unemployed youth of the state. Under this scheme the job seekers who are registered with the Employment Bank but not yet employed are provided financial assistance of ₹1500/- per month, which will be directly credited to their bank account.
| Project name | Yuvashree scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2013 |
| Beneficiary | Unemployed youth of the state |
| Grant amount | Monthly ₹1,500/- Rs |
| Official website | employmentbankwb.gov.in |
Karma Sathi
Karma Sathi Scheme has been launched to help the unemployed youth of the state become self-reliant through small scale industries or businesses. Under this scheme, entrepreneurs are given loans of up to 2 lakh rupees, so that they can start their own business. Every year, 1 lakh entrepreneurs have to be given this loan in Karma Saathi project.
| Project name | Karma Sathi Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2020 |
| Beneficiary | Unemployed youth of the state |
| Grant amount | Loan disbursement up to ₹2 lakh |
| Official website | karmasathi.wb.gov.in |
Karmashree Scheme
The Karmasree scheme has been launched to ensure provision of 50 days of work in a year to Job Card holders in the state.
| Project name | Karmashree Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2024 |
| Beneficiary | State Job Card Holders |
| Assistance | 50 days of employment in a year |
| Official website | Currently not available |
Bhabishyat Credit Card Scheme
Bhabishyat Credit Card Scheme is a loan scheme, launched keeping in mind the small entrepreneurs of the state. Under this scheme enterprising people of the state can take loan up to ₹5 lakh to start their own business.
| Name of the project | Bhabishyat Credit Card Scheme |
| Project start time | Year 2023 |
| Beneficiary | All entrepreneurs in the state between 18 years to 55 years |
| Assistance | ₹5 lakhs |
| Official website | bccs.wb.gov.in |
