The Department of Women Development and Social Welfare works towards the protection, equity and inclusion of populations that have been historically oppressed, neglected or excluded from development because of their gender, age, disability or situation. This includes women, senior citizens and other marginalized populations such as persons with disabilities, transgender persons, homeless persons and persons with drug / alcohol addiction. Know more
SCHEMES OF DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE
| # | Scheme | Eligibility | Benefits of the Scheme | How to Apply / Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanyashree Reduces child marriage rates and increases female education enrollment. It provides financial aid to adolescent girls, empowering them to pursue higher education and become financially independent. |
(1) Applicant residents of West Bengal, unmarried, reading in Class VIII and above, and age between 13 to 19 years. (2) Have a bank account in your own name. (3) Family total income is not more than ₹1,20,000/- per year. |
(1) Kanyashree - 1 (K1): The first is an Annual incentive of ₹1000/- to be paid annually. (2) Kanyashree - 2 (K2): The second is a One-Time Grant of ₹25,000/- to be paid after a girl turns 18, provided that she was engaged in an academic or occupational pursuit and was unmarried. |
Collect the Application Form (K1 & K2) from the (schools / institution / colleges).
For details visit: https://www.wbkanyashree.gov.in |
| 2 | Rupashree Offers one-time financial assistance to economically weaker families for their daughters' marriage, reducing financial stress and promoting social security. |
(1) Any unmarried girl aged 18 years and above, resident of West Bengal and her prospective groom has attained the age of 21 years. (2) Have a bank account in your own name. (3) Her family income is not greater than ₹1.50 lakhs per annum. |
One-time financial grant of ₹25,000/-. | Application form will be available from BDO, Office / SDO, Office / Office of the Municipal Commissioner. |
| 3 | Lakshmir Bhandar Provides monthly financial support to women from low-income households, improving their economic stability and enabling them to contribute to household expenses. |
(1) 25 to 60 years old, female member of any family in this state, not receiving regular salary / pension from any Govt. / Govt. Undertakings / Panchayats / Municipal Corporation / Municipalities / Local Bodies / Govt. aided Educational Instituions. (2) Applicant is enrolled under “Swathyasathi". |
(1) Women from SC / ST households: ₹1000/- per month. (2) Women from households other than SC / ST households: ₹500/- per month. |
Application form will be available at Duare Sarkar Camps.
For details visit: http://wbcdwdsw.gov.in |
| 4 | Manobik Providing financial assistance to specially-abled individuals. |
(1) Specially-abled person having 40% or more disability and resident of West Bengal for at least 10 years. (2) The applicant does not receive any pension from the State / Central Government or any other sources. |
Monthly pension of ₹1000/- per month. | The scheme's Application Form will be available at Duare Sarkar Camps / Office of the Block Development Officer / Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer.
For details visit: http://wbcdwdsw.gov.in |