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How to Apply for Krishak Bandhu (Natun)

কৃষক বন্ধু (নতুন)

Complete step-by-step application guide for Krishak Bandhu (Natun) (কৃষক বন্ধু (নতুন)), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:4 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Farmer possessing cultivable agricultural land in West Bengal
Registered in the official Krishak Bandhu (Natun) database
Assistance amount is linked to verified cultivable landholding records

2. Documents You May Need

Verification Notice & Registration DocumentsMandatory

Documents may vary depending on the applicant and verification process. Check the latest official instructions or contact the local Agriculture Department office before submitting documents.

Local Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) GuidanceMandatory

Consult the Block ADA office for exact document checklist required for new registration, land record verification, or Death Benefit claim.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Contact Block ADA Office

Contact the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) of your respective block.

Obtain Registration / Verification Guidelines

Ask for the current Krishak Bandhu (Natun) registration, land verification, and seasonal enrolment process.

Submit Required Information & Records

Submit the documents and agricultural landholding records required by the Agriculture Department.

Departmental Verification & Enrolment

Complete the applicable departmental verification to be enrolled into the official Krishak Bandhu database.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•₹10,000 is the maximum annual cultivation assistance, not a universal fixed payment for every farmer.
•Farmers with less than 1 acre receive pro-rata assistance subject to a ₹4,000 annual minimum.
•Cultivation assistance is paid in two seasonal instalments (Kharif + Rabi).
•The Death Benefit is a separate social security component offering a one-time ₹2 lakh grant for farmer death between 18 and 60 years.
•Krishak Bandhu (Natun) should not be confused with the separate Annual Financial Assistance Scheme for Landless Agricultural Labourers.
•Registration and verification procedures can change; always check with the local Block ADA office or official portal for the latest instructions.

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

Krishak Bandhu Official PortalDepartment of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal

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Kharif & Rabi Cultivation Grant & Death Benefit Guidelines

Verification of bi-annual financial assistance up to ₹10,000/year (minimum ₹4,000/year pro-rata) and ₹2 lakh death benefit for eligible farmers aged 18 to 60.