West Bengal government's Imam Bhata Yojana is accepting applications from new imams and muazzins who want to become eligible for the monthly allowance. The application form is available in PDF format on the malda.gov.in and auqafboardwb.org portals, and filling it is required for new applicants.
Imam Bhata Yojana is expected to benefit around 70,000 imams registered with the Waqf Board. Each applicant must fill the application form for new imams and muazzins to get a registration ID from the Waqf Board. After that, they can apply for the allowance provided at the mosques where they led prayers.
WB Imam Bhata Yojana
The scheme is meant to ease poverty among clerics, although some imams have called it anti-Islamic. The allowance is paid through the Waqf Board to imams and muazzins who are registered and lead prayers at mosques.
The application form for new imams and muazzins is available on the official Malda district website and the Board of Auqaf West Bengal portal. Applicants can download the form, fill in the required details, and submit it to get a registration ID from the Waqf Board.
Download the form here: Application Form for new Imams and Muazzins
How to Apply for Imam Bhata Yojana
STEP 1 - Visit the official website at malda.gov.in and open the Application Form for new Imams and Muazzins page.
STEP 2 - Download the PDF form and take a printout.
STEP 3 - Fill in the required details like name, mosque, and address.
STEP 4 - Submit the filled form to the Waqf Board office to get a registration ID.
STEP 5 - After getting the registration ID, apply for the allowance at the mosque where you lead prayers.
Highlights of Imam Bhata Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Imam Bhata Yojana |
| Launched By | West Bengal government / Waqf Board |
| Beneficiaries | Imams and muazzins registered with Waqf Board |
| Benefit Amount | Monthly allowance to eligible imams |
| Application Mode | Offline (PDF form) |
| Official Website | malda.gov.in / auqafboardwb.org |
FAQ's
Who can apply for Imam Bhata Yojana?
New imams and muazzins who want to get a registration ID from the Waqf Board can apply using the application form.
Where is the application form available?
The form is available on the official Malda district website at malda.gov.in and the Board of Auqaf West Bengal portal at auqafboardwb.org.
Is the application form mandatory?
Yes, filling the application form is required for new imams and muazzins to become eligible for the allowance.
For more details on state schemes, check the West Bengal government schemes list.