Krishak Bandhu Scheme Natun List 2025 PDF Download – Check Krishak Bandhu Status, KB Scheme Apply Online

West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Yojana apply online process for farmers now starts at the new official website krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in. All those who have registered or filled the Krishak Bandhu application form can now check their name in the WB Krishak Bandhu List and also check their payment status online. Under the Krishak Bandhu Scheme, there are two main components, Assured Income and Death Benefit. Farmers can download the WB Krishak Bandhu Scheme List PDF to check their eligibility for both assured income and death benefit support.

Under this scheme, the West Bengal government now provides ₹10,000 per acre per annum to all eligible farmers and sharecroppers, paid in two equal installments. The state government also provides a death benefit of ₹2 lakh to the family in case of the farmer’s demise. The first installment is paid in June (for Kharif crops) and the second in November (for Rabi crops).

The assured income benefit was launched from December 2018 and the death benefit from 1 January 2019. Farmers can easily apply online by filling the Krishak Bandhu application form available on the official portal krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in.

WB Krishak Bandhu List – Check Status Online

Here’s the updated step-by-step process to download the WB Krishak Bandhu List PDF and check your application/payment status online:

STEP 1: Visit the official website at https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in/

STEP 2: On the homepage, click on the “নথিভুক্ত কৃষকের তথ্য” (Registered Farmer Details) link or go directly to https://krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in/farmer_search

STEP 3: Enter your Voter Card number, fill the captcha, and click on “Search” to track your Krishak Bandhu Scheme application and payment status online.

Latest Krishak Bandhu Scheme Updates (2025)

In July 2025, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the fresh phase of Krishak Bandhu (Natun) Scheme, ensuring that over 1 crore farmers across West Bengal will get ₹10,000 per acre annually. This year, ₹2,930 crore is being transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts. Since its inception in 2019, the scheme has disbursed a total of ₹24,086 crore, with special support for families of deceased farmers – almost 1.46 lakh families have received the ₹2 lakh death benefit so far. This scheme is a major source of financial stability and social security for the farming community in West Bengal.

Krishak Bandhu (Natun) – Key Features & Benefits

The “Krishak Bandhu” scheme, revamped and relaunched as “Krishak Bandhu (Natun)”, now offers double the previous financial support. Every enrolled farmer receives ₹10,000 per annum for one acre or more of cultivable land, paid in two installments. Farmers with less than one acre receive assistance on a pro-rata basis, with a minimum of ₹4,000 per annum. The scheme covers both assured income and a death benefit component for farmers’ families.

In 2021-22, around 77.95 lakh beneficiaries received financial aid under this scheme. The government disbursed ₹1,818.99 crore in the Kharif season and ₹2,216.10 crore in the Rabi season during that year.

Under the Death Benefit, families of 1.46 lakh deceased farmers have received ₹2 lakh each, offering crucial support at a difficult time.

How to Apply for Krishak Bandhu Scheme Online (2025)

Follow these simple steps to apply online for the Krishak Bandhu Scheme in West Bengal:

STEP 1: Visit the official website: krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in

STEP 2: On the homepage, click on the “Krishak Bandhu” tab or go directly to krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in

STEP 3: Click on the “Krishak Bandhu Sign In” tab and then select “Sign Up” to start your registration.

STEP 4: Fill in all the required details carefully and submit the completed registration form. After registration, you will get a username and password for Krishak Bandhu login.

Death Benefit Application Form Download

Families of deceased farmers can also download the death benefit application form directly. Use the following link for the official PDF:

• Death Benefit Application Form: Download PDF

Krishak Bandhu Digital Smart Card

The government provides a digitized Krishak Bandhu Smart Card to every eligible farmer, which serves as their single digital identity for all state government schemes and future benefits. This card helps with direct transfer of all scheme benefits to the farmer’s bank account, ensuring full transparency and accountability.

Components of Krishak Bandhu Scheme – Assured Income & Death Benefit

• Assured Income: All farmers with one acre or more of cultivable land get ₹10,000 per year in two installments (June and November). Farmers with less than one acre get at least ₹4,000 per year on a pro-rata basis.
• Death Benefit: Families of registered farmers (aged 18-60) are entitled to a lump sum of ₹2 lakh, including for death by suicide, under this benefit. This component has been effective since 1 January 2019.

All farmer data is digitally captured and verified, and benefits are disbursed through the official portal krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in to ensure smooth, fast, and transparent delivery.

For more details, you can check the official scheme PDF: https://wb.gov.in/duare_sarkar/Krishak_Bandhu.pdf