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West BengalSocial Welfare
Duare Sarkar
Managed by: Chief Minister's Office (Department of Panchayat & Rural Development)
About the Scheme
Duare Sarkar is West Bengal's doorstep governance initiative that brings welfare scheme enrollment camps directly to citizens' neighborhoods.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Doorstep access to 10+ welfare scheme enrollments
- •On-spot Swasthya Sathi card issuance
- •Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, and other scheme applications
- •Grievance redressal for pending applications
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age LimitsAll ages
Family Income CapNot applicable
Social Class / CategoryAll
Additional Prerequisites
- Visit nearest Duare Sarkar camp during announced dates
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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Check camp schedule at wb.gov.in
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Visit nearest Duare Sarkar camp with documents
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Apply for multiple schemes in a single visit
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Collect smart cards and receipts on the spot
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Any WB resident who needs to enroll in welfare schemes
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Regular income tax payers and government employee families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What schemes can I apply for at Duare Sarkar?
You can apply for Lakshmir Bhandar, Swasthya Sathi, Kanyashree, Student Credit Card, and several other WB welfare schemes.
Related Welfare Schemes
Lakshmir Bhandar
Who Can Apply:
Women aged 25-60 who are the head of their household in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,000 to General category female heads of households
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,200 to SC/ST category female heads of households
Updated: July 2026
Kanyashree Prakalpa
Who Can Apply:
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB
Key Benefits:
•K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18
•K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)
Updated: July 2026
Swasthya Sathi
Who Can Apply:
All WB families — especially those without private health insurance
Key Benefits:
•Cashless treatment up to Rs. 5 Lakhs per family per year
•Coverage for 1,500+ medical procedures
Updated: July 2026
WB Student Credit Card
Who Can Apply:
WB students admitted to higher education
Key Benefits:
•Soft loan up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for higher education
•Simple interest rate of 4% (6% for professional courses)
Updated: July 2026
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDepartment of Panchayat & Rural Development
SubcategoryDoorstep Governance
Launch DateDecember 2020
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)