Lakshmir Bhandar

iAbout This Scheme

Monthly cash transfer of ₹500 (General) or ₹1,000 (SC/ST) to women who are heads of household in West Bengal, providing direct financial empowerment to women across the state. The scheme is among the largest women-targeted DBT initiatives in India.

🎁Key Benefits

• ₹500/month for General category women household heads
• ₹1,000/month for SC/ST category women household heads
• Annual benefit of ₹6,000–₹12,000 per beneficiary
• Direct bank transfer — no intermediary
• Unconditional cash transfer to support daily expenses

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Must be a woman head of household (Swasthya Sathi card as primary member)
• 2
  Age 25–60 years
• 3
  Permanent resident of West Bengal
• 4
  Must not be a government employee or income tax payer

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions