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West BengalHousing & Subsidies
Pratyasha Housing Scheme
Managed by: Home & Hill Affairs Department (West Bengal Police)
About the Scheme
Pratyasha Housing Scheme offers subsidized cooperative flat allocation options to serving junior-rank police personnel in West Bengal.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Highly subsidized apartment accommodations in newly constructed police housing cooperative zones
- •Promotes social security for junior ranks
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits21 to 58 years
Family Income CapActive police personnel
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be an active, serving police personnel in West Bengal Police or Kolkata Police
- Must not own housing flats in target police colony 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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Apply through internal West Bengal Police portal (policewb.gov.in)
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Submit application at police headquarters or through district police office channels
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Serving West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police constables, head constables, and sub-inspectors
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗General public
- ✗Higher rank officers (IPS ranks)
- ✗Retired staff (under regular routes)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are retired police officers eligible for Pratyasha?
The scheme focuses primarily on active serving personnel. However, some specific layouts allow retired applications under state-approved terms.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityWest Bengal Police
SubcategoryPolice Housing
Launch Date2017
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline033-2214-5486