Krishak Bandhu Yojana, also known as PM Yojana is the farmers’ welfare scheme of the Government of West Bengal first announced in 2018 Budget speech by Partha Chatterjee in WB Legislative Assembly. It seeks to offer farmers financial stability and social backstop. When it was first launched in January 2019 and subsequently relaunched as “Krishak Bandhu (Natun)” in June 2021, this scheme guaranteed farmers could keep on farming while safeguarding their families from financial challenges.
Overview – अवलोकन
| Parameter | Details |
| Scheme Name | Krishak Bandhu (PM Yojana) |
| Launch Date | January 2019 |
| Relaunch Date | June 2021 |
| State | West Bengal |
| Beneficiary | Small, Marginal, and Tenant Farmers |
| Income Support | ₹10,000/year (≥1 acre), ₹4,000/year (<1 acre) |
| Payment Mode | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) |
| Application Mode | Online / Offline |
| Official Website | krishakbandhu.net |
Objectives – उद्देश्य
- “The government shall be offering assistance of ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 per annum for Kharif and Rabi seasons as a form of income support to enable farmers to purchase seeds, fertilizers and pesticides,” she said.
- Provide ₹2 lakh as death benefit to the family of registered farmers (18-60 years) in case of natural or accidental death.
- Decrease reliance on usurers and eliminate financial crises.
- “After all, we believe this: Banking on someone is how to get them rich.” “Baking the farmers big” We believe that empowering farmers financially makes farming profitable and sustainable.
- Make payments in bank accounts transparently through DBT.
- Concentrate on small landholders and on lease farmers who receive equal advantages.
Benefits – लाभ
- Monetary aid of ₹10,000 (≥1 acre) or ₹4,000 (<1 acre) per year in two equal installments.
- A death relief of ₹2 lakh for eligible farmer families.
- Less reliance on borrowing from usurers.
- Capacity to buy quality seeds, tools and fertilizers increases crop yield.
- Bank transfers are also corruption- and delay-busters.
- Small and lease farmers also get covered, which enhances their financial stability.
Eligibility – पात्रता
- Permanent resident of West Bengal is an essential condition.
- Must possess RoR, Patta or Forest Lease of arable land.
- Sharecroppers/lease farmers are eligible.
- Between 18 and 60 years for death claim.
- Farming on an active or leased basis is also required.
How to Apply – आवेदन करें
Online Process – ऑनलाइन प्रक्रिया
- Visit krishakbandhu.net.
- Choose: “New Farmer Registration” or “Apply Online”.
- Add your Aadhar number, mobile number and other details.
- Upload: Aadhaar, land records, bank details, photo ID etc.
- Complete and return the form in full.
- Note your application number.
- Track application status online.
Offline Process – ऑफ़लाइन प्रक्रिया
- You can go to your nearest agriculture office, block office or panchayat.
- Pick up the application and complete.
- Attach required documents.
- Hand over the form to the officer concerned.
- Follow up for application progress.
Required Documents – आवश्यक दस्तावेज़
- Aadhaar Card
- Land Records (RoR/Patta/Lease)
- Bank Account Details
- Photo ID
- Residence Certificate
- Passport-size Photo
- Registration Certificate
Krishak Bandhu Status Check – स्थिति जांच
Steps to check status online:
- Visit the official portal. https://pmkisansamman.com/krishak-bandhu/
- Click on “Farmer Corner” or “Registered Farmer Information”.
- Enter your Aadhaar number.
- Complete captcha/OTP verification.
- Click Submit/Search to check status.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – सामान्य प्रश्न
Q1. How to check Krishak Bandhu ID using Aadhaar?
Go to the official website and select “Farmer Search”/“Track Application” and type in your Aadhaar. Your ID will display.
Q2. When will the next installment of Krishak Bandhu come?
Typically released between October–December.
Q3. How to check payment status?
Click on “Registered Farmer Information”, fill in details and; view payment info.
Q4. How to check election status by voter ID?
In the Registered Farmer Information on the screen, select Voter ID option and click on search.
Q5. How to for Krishak Bandhu Beneficiary List?
Go to the website, click “Farmer Search” or “Beneficiary List”, select district/block/panchayat and enter ID details.
