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Krishak Bandhu
Who Can Apply:
All WB farmers with cultivable land
Key Benefits:
•Rs. 10,000/year (two installments of Rs. 5,000 each) for farmers with 1+ acre
•Rs. 4,000/year for farmers with less than 1 acre
Updated: July 2026
Amar Fasal Amar Gola
Who Can Apply:
Small and marginal farmers in West Bengal with active land cultivation
Key Benefits:
•Financial subsidy up to Rs. 25,000 for construction of zero-energy cool chambers or crop silos
•Reduces post-harvest storage loss
Updated: July 2026
Credit Linked Subsidy of Farm Machinery
Who Can Apply:
Farmers and agricultural groups taking bank loans for farm machinery in WB
Key Benefits:
•Credit-linked subsidy of up to 40% (max Rs. 2 Lakhs) for purchasing power tillers, tractors, and combine harvesters
•Reduces interest burden of bank loan
Updated: July 2026
Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization
Who Can Apply:
Small/marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu looking to buy farming machinery
Key Benefits:
•Direct financial subsidy ranging from 50% to 60% on purchasing small farm tools, pump sets, seeders, or power tillers (max Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on tool type)
Updated: July 2026
One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers
Who Can Apply:
Marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu who suffered crop losses due to weather extremes
Key Benefits:
•One-time direct cash support grant of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 to compensate for input cost/seeds loss during crop failure phases
Updated: July 2026
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Who Can Apply:
All farmers in notified zones growing notified crops in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Comprehensive insurance cover against crop failure due to drought, floods, pests, and local natural calamities
•Low premium rates: 2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi, 5% for commercial crops
Updated: July 2026