Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare

SC/ST residents aged 60+ in West Bengal

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to bank account
• •Covers both Taposili Bandhu (SC) and Jai Johar (ST) sub-schemes

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

• •One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school
• •Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

• •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

• •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

• •Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

• •One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school
• •Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

• •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

• •Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

• •Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Scheduled Caste senior citizens of West Bengal aged 60 or above

• •Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT
• •Universal access for all eligible SC senior citizens in the state