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Banglar Yuba Sathi

The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance to educated unemployed youth of West Bengal to support them until they get employment or join another scheme. The objective is to ensure income support for eligible unemployed youth for a maximum period of 5 years.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

West Bengal

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance: ₹1,500/- per month. - Mode of Disbursement: Financial Assistance under the scheme will be credited by Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) to an AADHAR Linked Bank Account held solely by the eligible unemployed youth. - Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit is disbursed monthly or at regular intervals. - Validity of Benefit: The benefit is valid for a maximum period of 5 years, subject to continued eligibility or till employment or enrollment in any other scheme, whichever is earlier.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.; The applicant must be aged between 21 and 40 years as on 01.04.2026.; The applicant must be unemployed.; The applicant must have passed the Madhyamik or equivalent examination.; **Yearly verification of live status of the beneficiary of the scheme:** Once a year, the status of the beneficiary, whether alive or not will be verified.; **Stopping or withholding of financial assistance:** The Government may, after giving the beneficiary of the scheme an opportunity of being heard, stop or withhold financial assistance if:

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is "Banglar Yuba Sathi" scheme?

The "Banglar Yuba Sathi" scheme is a Government of West Bengal initiative to provide monthly financial assistance to educated unemployed youth.

Who implements the "Banglar Yuba Sathi" scheme?

The scheme is implemented by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal.

What is the amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme?

The scheme provides ₹1500/- per month to eligible beneficiaries.

For how long is the financial assistance provided?

The assistance is provided for a maximum period of 5 years or until the beneficiary gets employment or enrolls in another scheme.

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?

Educated unemployed youth who are permanent residents of West Bengal and aged between 21 and 40 years are eligible.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

The applicant must have passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination.

How is the financial assistance paid?

The financial assistance is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary.

Where can the application form be obtained?

The application form can be obtained from camps or downloaded from the departmental websites.

Is annual verification required?

Yes, the live status of the beneficiary is verified once every year.

Can the financial assistance be stopped?

Yes, the assistance can be stopped if eligibility conditions are no longer met or if it was sanctioned mistakenly.