Lakshmir Bhandar — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | লক্ষ্মীর ভাণ্ডার যোজনা 2026 — ₹1,500/মাস West Bengal Women Scheme |
| State | West Bengal (पश्चिम बंगाल) |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | ₹1,500/month (General/OBC) — ₹1,700/month (SC/ST) |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 22 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://wb.gov.in |
What is Lakshmir Bhandar?
Lakshmir Bhandar is West Bengal government's flagship women welfare scheme providing monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to General/OBC women and ₹1,700 to SC/ST women aged 25–60 years. Amount is transferred via DBT directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,500/month (General/OBC) — ₹1,700/month (SC/ST). The scheme was launched in 2021 and is implemented by the Government of West Bengal.
लक्ष्मीर भंडार योजना पश्चिम बंगाल सरकार की प्रमुख महिला कल्याण योजना है। General/OBC महिलाओं को ₹1,500/माह और SC/ST महिलाओं को ₹1,700/माह DBT से मिलते हैं। Duare Sarkar कैंप में या BDO कार्यालय में आवेदन करें।
₹1,500/माह (General/OBC) — ₹1,700/माह (SC/ST)
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের লক্ষ্মীর ভাণ্ডার প্রকল্পে ২৫-৬০ বছর বয়সী মহিলাদের General/OBC শ্রেণীতে ₹১,৫০০/মাস এবং SC/ST শ্রেণীতে ₹১,৭০০/মাস দেওয়া হয়। Duare Sarkar ক্যাম্পে গিয়ে আবেদন করুন।
📌 फायदा: ₹১,৫০০/মাস (General/OBC) — ₹১,৭০০/মাস (SC/ST)
पात्रता:
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের স্থায়ী বাসিন্দা মহিলা, বয়স ২৫-৬০, স্বাস্থ্য সাথী কার্ড থাকতে হবে, পরিবারে সরকারি চাকরিজীবী নেই।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Duare Sarkar Camp বা BDO/SDO অফিসে গিয়ে আবেদন করুন। অনলাইনে wb.gov.in পোর্টালে আবেদন করা যায়।
Benefits of Lakshmir Bhandar
✅ ₹1,500/month (General/OBC) — ₹1,700/month (SC/ST)
₹1,500/माह (General/OBC) — ₹1,700/माह (SC/ST)
Who is Eligible for Lakshmir Bhandar?
- ✓ Permanent resident of West Bengal
- ✓ Women aged 25 to 60 years
- ✓ Family not paying income tax
- ✓ No government employee in the family
- ✓ Must have Swasthya Sathi card
- ✓ Must have Aadhaar-linked bank account
Documents Required for Lakshmir Bhandar
How to Apply for Lakshmir Bhandar Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://wb.gov.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — West Bengal
Apply directly on the official West Bengal government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply via Duare Sarkar Camp or wb.gov.inReal-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for Lakshmir Bhandar?
Find the profile closest to your situation to quickly check whether you qualify:
Mamata, 35, OBC, West Bengal resident with a Swasthya Sathi card and Aadhaar-linked bank account, family pays no income tax
Eligible — she meets all rules and gets ₹1,500/month (General/OBC rate)
Tulsi, 45, SC woman, WB resident with a Swasthya Sathi card
Eligible — she qualifies at the higher SC/ST rate of ₹1,700/month
Rina, 22, who meets every other condition
Not eligible — she is below the minimum age of 25
Supriya, 62
Not eligible — she is above the 60-year upper age limit
Anjali, 30, but her family has a government employee
Not eligible — no government employee is allowed in the family
Kavita, 40, eligible but without a Swasthya Sathi card
Not eligible — a Swasthya Sathi card is mandatory — once she gets one, she qualifies
Examples are illustrative — always confirm against the official eligibility criteria before applying.
Common Mistakes — Why Lakshmir Bhandar Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Not having a Swasthya Sathi card — it is mandatory; get it first at a Duare Sarkar camp.
- ✗Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded — the monthly DBT fails even after approval.
- ✗Having a government employee in the family — this disqualifies the application.
- ✗Family income certificate showing the family pays income tax.
- ✗Age outside the 25–60 range.
- ✗Name spelt differently on Aadhaar, Swasthya Sathi card and bank passbook.
Insider Tips for Lakshmir Bhandar
- →Apply at a Duare Sarkar camp — it is the fastest free route; the BDO/SDO office also accepts applications.
- →Sort out your Swasthya Sathi card first — without it the application will not go through.
- →SC/ST applicants: attach your caste certificate to get the higher ₹1,700/month rate instead of ₹1,500.
- →Seed Aadhaar with your bank account so the monthly money does not bounce.
- →Widows, divorced and separated women aged 25–60 are eligible too — don't assume you're excluded.
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