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All government schemes for West Bengal residents โ€” Central + State welfare programs. Capital: Kolkata

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West Bengal Schemes

Welfare schemes specifically for West Bengal residents

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WB Mamata 4-yr 2025 + 2026 Polls

Lakshmir Bhandar pioneer 2.1 cr women

WB Mamata TMC government 4 years May 5, 2025 (started May 5, 2021 213-seat landslide vs BJP 77!). 2026 Bengal Assembly elections approaching...

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WB Lakshmir Bhandar Pioneer

2.1 crore women - 1st large state women cash

WB Lakshmir Bhandar (Lakshmi's Treasure since September 2021) - PIONEER large-state women cash transfer that inspired KA-TS-MP-MH-JH-HR-...

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WB GI - Darjeeling Tea + Tant Saree

India's 1st GI - Darjeeling Tea 2004

WB has 25+ GI tagged products. Famous: Darjeeling Tea (1st India GI 2004! "Champagne of Teas" - 87 estates 17,500 hectares - $30+ ...

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WB Darjeeling + Sundarbans Tourism

Tiger 350 + UNESCO Mountain Rail

WB Tourism: 8+ crore tourists 2024. โ‚น15,000+ crore economy. Major: Darjeeling (UNESCO Mountain Railway 2008 - "Toy Train" since 18...

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WB Bengal Bangladesh Trade

Petrapole-Benapole 30%+ trade

WB-Bangladesh trade major: Petrapole-Benapole border crossing handles 30%+ of India-Bangladesh $14 billion trade (2nd largest neighbour afte...

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WB Banglar Bari - Housing for All

12+ lakh houses - state-led

WB Banglar Bari (Bengali Home) since 2018 - state-funded housing alternative to PMAY-G. 12+ lakh houses sanctioned. โ‚น1,30,000 per house (les...

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WB Santhal + Bhumij + Lepcha

6% ST - Jangalmahal Junglemahal

WB has 6% ST population (~57 lakh). Major: Santhal (largest 35 lakh - shared with JH), Bhumij (3 lakh - Jangalmahal), Munda, Oraon, Lepcha (...

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WB Garden Reach Shipbuilders

INS Saryu, Anti-submarine corvettes

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE Kolkata - 1884) - oldest defence shipyard. Built INS Saryu, INS Sumitra Naval Offshore Patro...

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WB Bangladesh Border Tea Garden

2,217 km longest IB - tea + farmer welfare

WB has 2,217 km Bangladesh border (longest of any state). Tea gardens (Darjeeling, Dooars - 470+ gardens, 4 lakh tea workers), Sundarbans (m...

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WB Yuvashree Arpan - ITI Loans

โ‚น1 lakh loan for ITI graduates

WB Yuvashree Arpan provides โ‚น1 lakh interest-free loan for ITI graduates to start business after passing. 1+ lakh youth benefit cumulatively...

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WB Aikyashree - Minority Scholarship

WB's biggest minority scholarship

WB Aikyashree (Unity Scholarship) covers Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students. โ‚น500-12,000/year by class. Pre-matric (Cla...

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WB Rupashree Prakalpa - โ‚น25K Marriage

Marriage assistance for daughters WB

WB Rupashree (Beautiful Daughter) - โ‚น25,000 marriage assistance for women aged 18+ from family income < โ‚น1.5 lakh. Lump-sum for first dau...

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WB Lakshmir Bhandar Extended - โ‚น1,200

Mamata's flagship - 2.1 crore women

WB Lakshmir Bhandar (Treasure of Lakshmi) launched 2021 - โ‚น500 SC/ST + โ‚น1,000 General; raised 2024 to โ‚น1,200 SC/ST + โ‚น1,000 General. 2.1+ cr...

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WB Tarun Ki Swapno Scheme

Higher education โ‚น10,000 to all WB students

WB Tarun Ki Swapno (Tarun's Dream) - โ‚น10,000 to all Class 11 students passing 10th board (irrespective of marks/income/community). 9+ la...

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WB Swasthya Sathi - โ‚น5 Lakh Family Health

โ‚น2,500 crore - WB rivals other states

WB Swasthya Sathi (Health Companion) - โ‚น5 lakh family health insurance. 2.5 crore families covered (8.5 cr beneficiaries - all WB residents)...

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WB Kanyashree K3 - College Stipend

UN award winning Kanyashree expanded

Kanyashree K3 (added 2018) extends to college: โ‚น2,500/month for arts/commerce + โ‚น2,500 PG. K1 (Class 8-12 girls โ‚น750/year), K2 (turn 18 unma...

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WB Banglar Bari - State Housing

WB's self-funded housing post-PMAY pause

After Centre paused PMAY-G to WB (over fund-utilisation disputes), Mamata government launched Banglar Bari (Bengal's House) - state-fund...

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WB Mishti Hub - Sweet Industry Promotion

Bengal's rasgulla GI tag economy

WB rasgulla got GI tag 2017 (won case against Odisha). Bengal sweets - rasgulla, sandesh, mishti doi, sondesh, langcha, malaikari - are โ‚น15,...

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WB Yuvashree - Unemployment Allowance

โ‚น1,500 monthly for WB educated unemployed

Yuvashree (West Bengal's flagship since 2013) provides โ‚น1,500/month to educated unemployed registered with Employment Exchange. 1+ lakh ...

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WB Rupashree Marriage Assistance

โ‚น25,000 for marriage of WB women

WB's Rupashree provides โ‚น25,000 to women aged 18-25 for marriage. Family income < โ‚น1.5 lakh. 12 lakh+ women benefit. โ‚น3,000 crore+ di...

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WB Lakshmir Bhandar Extended

2.21 crore women - India's largest cash scheme

Lakshmir Bhandar (Treasure of Lakshmi) launched 2021. Initially โ‚น500/month general + โ‚น1,000 SC/ST. Enhanced 2024: โ‚น1,000 general + โ‚น1,200 SC...

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WB Sabuj Sathi - 1 Crore Cycles Distributed

Cycles for 1 crore WB students

Sabuj Sathi (Green Companion) launched 2015 - 1 crore+ cycles distributed to Class 9-12 students in WB government schools. โ‚น3,500 cycle vouc...

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WB Yuvashree Arpan - ITI/Polytechnic Self-Employment

โ‚น1 lakh interest-free for technical youth

Yuvashree Arpan targets WB's ITI/Polytechnic graduates who often remain underemployed. โ‚น1 lakh interest-free loan for first year (then b...

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WB Bina Mulya Samajik Suraksha (BMSSY)

Free social security for unorganised workers

Bina Mulya Samajik Suraksha (Free Social Security) covers 1.6 crore unorganised workers in WB - construction, transport, fishermen, beedi wo...

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WB Duare Ration - Doorstep Ration Delivery

Ration at your doorstep in WB

WB Duare Ration (Ration at Doorstep) addresses elderly, disabled, working migrants who can't visit ration shops. Mobile ration vans visi...

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Egiye Bangla - WB Government Services Portal

Bengal's answer to Digital India

Egiye Bangla (Move Forward Bengal) integrates 100+ WB government services - from birth certificate to ration card to scheme applications. 5 ...

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Banglar Shiksha Portal

WB's digital education backbone

1.5 crore WB government school students, 60,000+ schools, 5 lakh+ teachers - all on one platform. Online attendance, e-learning content, tea...

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WB Tarun Arpan Yojana

Self-Employment WB Class 12 Pass

Self-employment loans for Class 12 pass youth in WB....

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WB Shikshashree Phase 2

Enhanced SC Student Stipend WB

Phase 2 of Shikshashree with enhanced stipend for SC students in WB....

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WB Swasthya Sathi Phase 2

Enhanced โ‚น5L Universal Health Cover WB

Phase 2 of universal health insurance with enhanced โ‚น5 lakh per family in WB....

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WB Jago Prakalpa

Women SHG Empowerment WB

WB Jago Prakalpa for women SHG empowerment - โ‚น5,000 grant per SHG....

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WB Yuvashree Arpan

Self-Employment Loans WB Youth

Self-employment loans of โ‚น1 lakh for WB youth from ITI/Polytechnic....

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WB Rupashree Phase 2

Enhanced โ‚น50K Marriage Aid WB

Phase 2 of Rupashree with enhanced marriage assistance for WB daughters....

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WB Aikyashree Scholarship

Minority Scholarship WB

Scholarship for minority students in West Bengal....

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WB Anandadhara Phase 2

Enhanced Women SHG WB

Phase 2 of Anandadhara with enhanced support for WB rural women SHGs....

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WB Amar Fasal Amar Gola

Storage Subsidy for WB Farmers

Storage facility subsidy for WB farmers to preserve produce....

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WB Krishak Bandhu

Farmer Welfare WB โ‚น10,000/Year

Direct income support to farmers in West Bengal....

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WB Mati Srijan Land Reclamation

Wasteland Reclamation for WB Farmers

Wasteland reclamation and conversion to fertile farmland for WB farmers....

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WB Lakshmir Bhandar Plus

Combined Schemes for WB Women

Aggregator scheme combining multiple WB women welfare schemes....

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WB Banglar Bari Yojana

Free Houses for WB Poor

Free pucca houses for poor families in West Bengal under state housing....

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WB Kanyashree Phase 3

Enhanced Cash for WB Girls

Phase 3 of Kanyashree with enhanced support for adolescent girls in WB....

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WB Bagh Shree Project

Tiger Conservation Awareness WB

Tiger conservation and Sundarbans awareness in West Bengal....

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WB Khadya Sathi Scheme

Free Food Grains for WB Residents

Free food grains for 90% of WB population at โ‚น2/kg or free....

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WB Sasthya Sathi Phase 2

Enhanced โ‚น10 Lakh Health Insurance WB

Phase 2 of Sasthya Sathi with โ‚น10 lakh coverage for all WB families....

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WB Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti

Science Stream Scholarship for WB Girls

Scholarship for WB girl students pursuing science higher education....

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Yuvashree Scheme (West Bengal)

โ‚น1,500/month for WB Unemployed Youth

Monthly unemployment allowance for WB youth seeking employment....

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WB Anandadhara Scheme

Self-Employment for WB Rural Women

Self-employment and SHG empowerment for rural women in West Bengal....

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WB Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Higher Education Scholarship in WB

Merit-cum-means scholarship for WB students in higher education....

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Yuvashree Arpan (West Bengal)

Self-Employment for WB ITI/Polytechnic Graduates

Self-employment financial assistance for WB ITI/polytechnic graduates....

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Sabuj Sathi Cycle (West Bengal)

Free Cycles for WB Class 9-12 Students

Free bicycles for Class 9-12 students in WB government and aided schools....

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Rupashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)

โ‚น25,000 Marriage Aid for WB Daughters

One-time marriage assistance for daughters of poor families in West Bengal....

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Lakshmir Bhandar Phase 2 (West Bengal)

Enhanced Cash for WB Women

Phase 2 of Lakshmir Bhandar with enhanced amounts for SC/ST and General categories....

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Paray Samadhan (WB)

Doorstep Service Delivery in WB

Doorstep delivery of government services and grievance resolution in WB....

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WB Utkarsh Bangla Phase 2

Enhanced Skill Training in WB

Phase 2 of comprehensive skill training and placement program for WB youth....

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WB Snehalaya Scheme

Houses for Riverine/Disaster-Affected WB Families

Free pucca houses for river/disaster-affected families in West Bengal....

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WB Karmasathi Prakalpa

Self-Employment Loans in WB

Self-employment loan scheme for unemployed youth in West Bengal....

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WB Yogashree Scheme

Free Coaching for WB SC/ST/OBC for Competitive Exams

Free coaching for SC/ST/OBC WB students for competitive exams....

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Medha Shree Scholarship (WB)

OBC Scholarship in West Bengal

Pre-matric and post-matric scholarship for OBC students in West Bengal....

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Bandhu Prakalpa (West Bengal)

Old Age Pension for WB Senior Citizens

Monthly pension for WB senior citizens not covered by other pension schemes....

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Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana (WB)

Free Crop Insurance for WB Farmers

Free crop insurance with state govt paying entire premium for farmers in WB....

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Jaago Prakalpa (West Bengal)

Dengue Prevention Program in WB

Comprehensive dengue prevention and control program in West Bengal....

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Bina Mulye Sneha Bandhan (WB)

Free Health Coverage for WB Mothers

Free comprehensive maternal healthcare for pregnant women in WB....

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Taruner Swapno Phase 2 (WB)

Enhanced Tablet/Smartphone for WB Class 11/12

Enhanced version giving better device to Class 11/12 students in WB....

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Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal Minority)

Minority Scholarships in West Bengal

Comprehensive scholarship scheme for minority community students in WB....

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Shikshashree Scholarship (West Bengal)

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Class 5-8 Students

Pre-matric scholarship for SC students of Class 5-8 in West Bengal....

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Utkarsh Bangla Scheme (West Bengal)

Skill Training for WB Youth

Comprehensive skill training and placement program for WB youth aged 15-45....

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Krishak Bandhu Scheme (West Bengal)

โ‚น10,000/year for WB Farmers + Death Insurance

Annual cash assistance + death insurance for farmers in West Bengal....

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Lakshmir Bhandar (West Bengal)

Monthly Cash for WB Women

Monthly cash transfer to women heads of family in WB....

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Banglar Bari Scheme (West Bengal)

Affordable Housing for WB Rural Poor

State-funded house construction for WB rural poor not covered under PMAY....

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Student Credit Card Scheme (West Bengal)

Education Loan Up to โ‚น10 Lakh for WB Students

Easy education loan up to โ‚น10 lakh at 4% interest for WB students....

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Yuvasree Prakalpa (West Bengal)

Unemployment Allowance for WB Youth

Monthly unemployment allowance for registered unemployed youth in WB....

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Taruner Swapna Scheme (West Bengal)

Free Tablet/Smartphone for Class 12 Students in WB

Free tablet/smartphone for Class 12 students in WB government schools....

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Swasthya Sathi Scheme (West Bengal)

โ‚น5 Lakh Health Insurance for All WB Families

Universal health coverage for all WB residents - โ‚น5 lakh per family per year....

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Rupashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)

โ‚น25,000 Marriage Assistance in West Bengal

One-time marriage assistance to economically backward girls of West Bengal....

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Kanyashree K3 Scheme (West Bengal)

Higher Education Stipend for Kanyashree Beneficiaries

Monthly stipend for K2 beneficiaries pursuing post-graduation....

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Sabuj Sathi Scheme (West Bengal)

Free Bicycle for Class 9-12 Students in WB

Free bicycle to all Class 9-12 students in WB government and aided schools....

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Yuvashree Arpan Yojana (West Bengal)

Self-Employment Support for WB Youth

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Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana (West Bengal)

Monthly Income Support for WB Women

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Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)

Empowerment Scheme for WB Girls

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Mukhyamantri Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme

Monthly Cash Assistance to Women of West Bengal

West Bengal's women empowerment scheme providing โ‚น1,000-1,200 monthly to women homemakers aged 25-60 from eligible households....

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Pan-India

Central Schemes

National schemes also available in West Bengal

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Central

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

โ‚น6,000 Annual Income Support to Every Eligible Farmer Family

PM Kisan provides direct income support of โ‚น6,000 per year to all eligible landholding farmer families in three equal installments of โ‚น2,000...

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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

Funding the Unfunded - Loans up to โ‚น20 Lakh for Small Businesses

PM Mudra Yojana provides loans up to โ‚น20 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises through MUDRA Bank without collateral....

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Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana

Empowering Traditional Artisans with Skills, Tools & โ‚น3 Lakh Loans

PM Vishwakarma provides financial support, skill training, modern tools, and credit assistance to traditional artisans and craftspeople from...

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Central

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

Housing for All - Affordable Pucca Houses for Every Indian

PMAY provides financial assistance for the construction of pucca houses to economically weaker sections, low income groups, and middle incom...

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Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana

โ‚น5 Lakh Health Insurance Cover for 55+ Crore Indians

PMJAY is the world's largest health assurance scheme providing โ‚น5 lakh per family per year for cashless secondary and tertiary hospitali...

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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Zero Balance Bank Account with RuPay Card and โ‚น2 Lakh Insurance

PMJDY is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion to provide universal access to banking, savings accounts, remittance, credit, insuranc...

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Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Guaranteed Pension of โ‚น1,000 to โ‚น5,000 per Month After 60

Atal Pension Yojana provides guaranteed monthly pension of โ‚น1,000 to โ‚น5,000 after age 60 to subscribers. Open to all citizens aged 18-40 yea...

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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

โ‚น2 Lakh Accident Insurance at Just โ‚น20 Per Year

PMSBY provides accidental death and disability insurance cover of โ‚น2 lakh at extremely affordable premium of just โ‚น20 per annum....

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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Free LPG Connection to Women Below Poverty Line

PMUY provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households with โ‚น1,600 financial assistance, removing dependence on traditional polluti...

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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)

Save for Your Daughter's Future - 8.2% Interest Rate Tax-Free

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small savings scheme for the girl child providing 8.2% interest (Q4 2025-26), with tax benefits under Section ...

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