West Bengal government scheme · Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
Krishak Bandhu (Natun)
Also called Krishak Bandhu · Formerly Krishak Bandhu (Assured Income and Death Benefit) Scheme
Krishak Bandhu (Natun) is run by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal. It provides yearly cash support for West Bengal farmers and sharecroppers, plus a lump sum for the family if a farmer dies between 18 and 60. The scheme is for farmers and sharecroppers with cultivable land in West Bengal, and the death benefit is for the family of a farmer who dies aged 18 to 60 from any cause. Eligible beneficiaries get ₹10,000 a year for 1 acre or more, in two equal instalments for the Kharif and Rabi seasons, or a proportional amount of at least ₹4,000 a year for less than 1 acre, along with a one-time grant of ₹2 lakh if the farmer dies in the specified age range. To apply, contact the Block Agriculture Officer's office, and existing beneficiaries must submit the verification form with documents at the same office during the 2026 re-verification.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for Krishak Bandhu
- Farmers and sharecroppers (recorded bhagchasi) with cultivable land in West Bengal.
- Death benefit: family of a farmer who dies aged 18 to 60, from any cause.
Krishak Bandhu benefits
- ₹10,000 a year for 1 acre or more, in two equal instalments (Kharif and Rabi seasons).
- Less than 1 acre: a proportional amount, at least ₹4,000 a year.
- One-time grant of ₹2 lakh to the family if the farmer dies aged 18 to 60.
How to apply for Krishak Bandhu
- Contact the Block Agriculture Officer's office.
- Existing beneficiaries must submit the verification form with documents at the Block Agriculture Officer's office during the 2026 re-verification.
Documents needed for Krishak Bandhu
- Bank account details and the Aadhaar linked to it
- Registered mobile number
- Spouse's Aadhaar and mobile number, where applicable
- Land holding details and land records
Where it applies
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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- About Krishak Bandhu · Department of Agriculture, Govt of West Bengal
- Krishak Bandhu (Assured Income and Death Benefit) Scheme, Order No. 112-AG/O/9M(Nab)-01/2019 · wbxpress (reproducing Department of Agriculture order)
- Fresh financial aid disbursement under farmers' scheme began on Tuesday (29 July 2025) · PTI via The Week
- Bengal orders fresh verification of Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries (28 Sept 2026) · Millennium Post
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