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West BengalHousing & Subsidies
Gitanjali Housing Scheme
Managed by: Housing Department (Housing Directorate)
About the Scheme
Gitanjali Housing Scheme provides financial construction grants to shelter-less and low-income families to construct safe concrete housing units.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Financial grant of Rs. 1.2 Lakhs in plains and Rs. 1.3 Lakhs in hilly/forest areas for constructing a concrete housing unit
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 70 years
Family Income CapEWS / Low-income households
Social Class / CategoryAll categories (priority to homeless or mud-house dwellers)
Additional Prerequisites
- Must own a small patch of land in rural/semi-urban areas
- Must not have received benefits under any other housing scheme
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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Currently processed offline through block selection lists
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Submit application with land documents at local BDO Office or Gram Panchayat office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Poor families in West Bengal living in mud houses who own a small parcel of land
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Families owning concrete houses
- ✗Landless families (they are covered under rehabilitation housing)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to pay anything to get Gitanjali Scheme benefits?
No, it is a 100% free financial construction grant from the state government.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityHousing Directorate
SubcategoryFree Rural Housing
Launch Date2011
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline033-2262-5267