Students & Youth WelfareOnline & Offline

How to Apply for Sabooj Sathi

সবুজ সাথী

Complete step-by-step application guide for Sabooj Sathi (সবুজ সাথী), 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

Student enrolled and studying in Classes IX, X, XI, or XII
Studying in a Government-run or Government-aided school in West Bengal
Student records verified and uploaded by the school administration into the official system

2. Documents You May Need

School Enrollment & Admission RecordMandatory

Valid enrollment record maintained in the school register and Banglar Shiksha portal.

Student Identification / Aadhaar RecordMandatory

Student ID card or Aadhaar number provided to the school during admission.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

School Identification of Eligible Students

Schools identify enrolled students in Classes IX through XII from their institutional registers.

Data Verification & Portal Upload

Student details are uploaded and verified on the official Banglar Shiksha / Sabooj Sathi portal by the school.

Procurement & Consignment Allocation

The nodal state agency allocates procured bicycle consignments to respective blocks and schools.

Direct Distribution at School Premises

Bicycles are assembled and handed over to students directly at designated school distribution programmes.

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

•Sabooj Sathi provides physical bicycles, not cash assistance or monetary vouchers.
•Coverage is for eligible students in Classes IX to XII in government and government-aided schools.
•Students do not need to fill out external online application forms; the process is managed entirely by the school.
•No family income limit, minimum marks, or personal age constraints are imposed under the general scheme rules.
•Over 1.44 crore bicycles have been provided cumulatively as reported in the 2026–27 Budget Speech.
•For any issues regarding distribution, students should consult their school administration first.

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

Government of West Bengal — Sabooj Sathi Scheme InformationBackward Classes Welfare Department / SC & ST Development, Government of West Bengal

Open Official Portal