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How to Apply for WB Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana 2026

WB Lakshmir Bhandar - ₹1000-1200/month to women heads of household. Direct DBT.

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About This Guide

Lakshmir Bhandar is WB government scheme providing ₹1000/month (Gen) and ₹1200/month (SC/ST) to women heads of family. Aged 25-60. No income criteria - universal coverage. Apply at Duare Sarkar camps or socialsecurity.wb.gov.in. Direct DBT.

Eligibility Criteria

West Bengal permanent resident
Female aged 25-60
Head/co-head of family
Indian citizen
SC/ST get ₹1200/month, others ₹1000
Aadhaar-bank linked

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
WB domicile
Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
Photo
Caste certificate (SC/ST)
Family details

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Duare Sarkar Camp

Periodic camps at panchayat/block level. Or socialsecurity.wb.gov.in.

Get Form

Lakshmir Bhandar form. Available online too.

Fill Application

Personal, family, address, bank.

Submit Documents

Aadhaar, domicile, bank passbook, photo.

BLO Verification

Block Level Officer verifies. 30-60 days.

Approval

DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank.

Monthly Credit

₹1000/₹1200 every month.

Key Benefits

₹1000/month Gen, ₹1200 SC/ST
Universal - no income criteria
DBT to women
Empowers women financially
25-60 age covered
Lifetime till age 60

What Happens After Application?

30-60 days verification. Monthly DBT auto. SMS notification. Annual renewal not needed (one-time).

Frequently Asked Questions

Working women?

Yes eligible. No income criteria.

Husband alive?

Yes, women in family eligible regardless of husband's status.