Editorial Policy
Our Editorial Policy governs how content is researched, written, verified, and updated across the West Bengal Schemes Information Portal.
1. Official Sources & Hierarchy
Government department portals (.wb.gov.in and .gov.in), published gazette notifications, official press releases, and departmental circulars are strictly prioritized as primary sources. Third-party or unverified news reports are never used as primary proof for scheme rules.
2. Plain-Language Simplification
Administrative and legal language is simplified into accessible English and Bengali terminology so citizens can quickly assess their eligibility, documents required, and application steps. Financial numbers, age limits, and eligibility criteria are presented strictly as mandated in official notifications.
3. Content Updates & Date Timestamps
Every scheme guide displays a real "Last Updated" date. Timestamps are updated only when actual article content or official scheme guidelines are revised or verified against new government notifications.
4. Non-Affiliation & Independent Stance
This portal is an independent public information resource and does not claim official government legal review or government partnership. Official portals ending in .wb.gov.in remain the sole authoritative destinations for official form submissions and status tracking.