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Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
The "Lakshmir Bhandar" scheme is a flagship program to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society, for the empowerment of women in the age group of 25-60 years, and enrolled in ‘Swasthya Sathi’.
Start date2 Jan 2021
End date / Deadline1 Jun 2026
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About This Scheme
"Lakshmir Bhandar" Scheme is a flagship program launched by the West Bengal Government in February 2021, to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society. For the empowerment of women in the age group of 25-60 years and enrolled in ‘Swasthya Sathi’, ₹ 1,200/- every month to women SC/ST households and ₹ 1,000/- per month to other beneficiaries are provided. The scheme aims to empower women and make them financially independent by providing them with a one-time grant to buy essential goods and services.
Benefits
₹1.2K · monthly
For women from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes households: ₹ 1,200/- per month
₹1.0K · monthly
For women from other category: ₹ 1,000/- per month.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Swasthyasathi Card
- ✦Aadhaar Card
- ✦SC/ST Certificate, if applicable
- ✦Bank Account Details: Self-attested photocopy of the page of the bank book which provides details of the account holder's name, account no., bank address, IFS Code and MICR No. The bank account should be a single bank account in name of the eligible adult female member only.
- ✦Colored passport-size photograph of the applicant.
- ✦Self-declaration duly signed by the applicant to the effect:
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
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- Level
- State Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.2K
- Launched
- 2 Jan 2021
- Deadline
- 1 Jun 2026