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West BengalAgriculture
One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers
Managed by: Department of Agriculture (Directorate of Agriculture)
About the Scheme
OTA-SFI provides one-time financial input assistance of up to Rs. 10,000 to small and marginal farmers whose cultivations are impacted by natural crop losses.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •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
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 60 years
Family Income CapSmall and marginal farmers owning under 2 hectares
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be registered under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme
- Land must be affected by localized natural disaster or crop disease (drought/flood zones)
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 status on krishakbandhu.net during natural disaster relief announcements
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Submit damage claim form at nearest ADA Office or during special relief camps
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Marginal farmers registered under Krishak Bandhu who suffered crop losses due to weather extremes
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Large commercial land owners
- ✗Farmers already receiving crop insurance compensation covering the entire damage cost
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the crop loss verified under OTA-SFI?
Block agricultural officers conduct localized inspections and certify the extent of crop damage before disbursement.
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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
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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
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
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
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Agriculture
SubcategoryFarmer Financial Aid
Launch Date2015
Target Beneficiaryfarmers
Official Helpline1800-345-5505