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West BengalHousing & Subsidies
Akanksha Housing Scheme
Managed by: Housing Department (Housing Directorate)
About the Scheme
Akanksha Housing Scheme offers subsidized housing flats and plots to active state government employees of West Bengal to secure home ownership.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Subsidized land or ready-built flats allocated on ownership basis
- •Easy EMI payment schedules connected to salary
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits21 to 58 years
Family Income CapActive State Government Employees
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be a serving employee of the Government of West Bengal
- Must not own any other residential flat in the municipality area
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through the housing.wb.gov.in portal
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Submit application at the Housing Department, New Secretariat Buildings, Kolkata
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Serving West Bengal state government employees without urban housing
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Retired employees
- ✗Central government employees
- ✗General public
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can retired employees apply for Akanksha Housing?
No, the scheme is exclusively open to active serving employees of the state government.
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Who Can Apply:
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Key Benefits:
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Who Can Apply:
LIG and MIG families in WB without owned urban housing units
Key Benefits:
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Banglar Bari Housing Scheme
Who Can Apply:
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Key Benefits:
•Subsidized ownership of ready-to-move 1BHK/2BHK flats in high-rise municipal complexes
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Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityHousing Directorate
SubcategoryGovernment Employees Housing
Launch Date2015
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline033-2262-5267