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Krishak Bandhu Financial Benefit Calculator
Calculate your annual government assistance and seasonal Kharif/Rabi payments based on your recorded cultivable land size.
Estimate your financial assistance
Eligibility: Pro-Rata Tier (0.50 Acre / 50 Satak)
Direct financial support under Krishak Bandhu (Natun) is paid directly through bank DBT. The minimum floor is ₹4,000/year and the maximum ceiling is ₹10,000/year.
Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Assistance Slabs & Rules
The Government of West Bengal restructured the scheme to ensure both large landholders and marginal cultivators receive assured income:
| Holding Category | Land Size (Acres / Satak) | Annual Assistance | Per Installment (Kharif / Rabi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (Minimum Floor) | Less than 40 Satak (< 0.40 Acre) | ₹4,000 / year | ₹2,000 per installment |
| Pro-Rata Landholders (₹100 / Satak) | 40 to 100 Satak (0.40 to 1.00 Acre) | ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per installment |
| Large Landholders (Maximum Cap) | 1.00 Acre (100 Satak) or more | ₹10,000 / year | ₹5,000 per installment |
Minimum Floor Protection (ন্যূনতম ৪,০০০ টাকা সুবিধা):
Even if a farmer owns as little as 1 or 2 Satak of cultivable land, they are legally entitled to the minimum guaranteed annual assistance of ₹4,000 (paid as ₹2,000 in Kharif and ₹2,000 in Rabi). No registered farmer receives less than ₹4,000 per year.
Documents Required for Krishak Bandhu Registration
To apply for enrollment through your local Block Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) office or Duare Sarkar camp, keep the following self-attested documents ready:
- Computerized Khatian (RoR / পরচা) CopyPublished Record-of-Rights from the Banglarbhumi portal showing the farmer's name, plot schedule, and recorded share.
- Aadhaar Card & Voter ID Card (EPIC)Mandatory for farmer biometric identity verification and DBT registration.
- Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar Seeded)Photocopy of passbook showing account number and IFSC code. Must be mapped to NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Bargadar / Patta Certificate (for Sharecroppers)Official certificate evidencing recording under Section 50/51 of the WBLR Act for tenant farmers.
Frequently Asked Questions (সচরাচর জিজ্ঞাস্য প্রশ্ন)
How is Krishak Bandhu financial assistance calculated from land size?
Under the Krishak Bandhu (Natun) scheme administered by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, assistance is scaled at ₹10,000 per Acre per year. For farmers with 1 Acre (100 Satak) or more, the maximum annual benefit is ₹10,000. For small and marginal farmers owning between 40 and 100 Satak, assistance is calculated pro-rata (₹100 per Satak). For anyone holding less than 40 Satak (0.40 Acre), the state guarantees a statutory minimum floor of ₹4,000 per year.
How and when are Krishak Bandhu installments disbursed?
Total annual assistance is paid in two equal installments directly into the farmer’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): the Kharif installment is credited between May and July (for monsoon sowing), and the Rabi installment is credited between November and January (for winter cultivation).
Can recorded sharecroppers (Bhagchasi) apply for Krishak Bandhu in West Bengal?
Yes. Recorded sharecroppers (বর্গাদার / ভাগচাষী) holding a valid certificate from the Revenue Officer / BL&LRO are fully eligible to apply for Krishak Bandhu benefits, even if they do not hold proprietary title to the land.
What is the Krishak Bandhu Death Benefit (মৃত্যু সহায়তা) scheme?
If a registered farmer or sharecropper aged between 18 and 60 years passes away (regardless of natural or accidental cause), the state government provides a one-time financial grant of ₹2,00,000 to their registered legal heir or nominee upon submission of the death certificate and Warishan certificate.
Why is my Krishak Bandhu installment delayed or not credited?
The most frequent cause of payment failure is an unlinked or non-seeded bank account. Your bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar on the NPCI DBT mapper. If your account is in a joint name, payments may be rejected. Submit an NPCI DBT seeding application to your home branch to resolve the issue.
Authoritative Sources & Scheme References
Official digital portal for farmer enrollment, application tracking, DBT status, and Death Benefit assistance.
krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in- Banglarbhumi Portal — Land & Land Reforms and RR&R Department, WBOfficial Authority
Official source for verifying recorded cultivable plot schedules, Khatian numbers, and land shares in Satak.
banglarbhumi.gov.in - Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme Implementation GuidelinesOfficial Authority
Government orders defining the ₹4,000 floor, ₹10,000 cap, and ₹2,00,000 farmer social security insurance.
wb.gov.in