Krishak Bandhu is a West Bengal government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible farmers and recorded sharecroppers. Its two main components are seasonal income support for cultivation and a separate death benefit for eligible farming families.
For applicants, the most important tasks are checking eligibility, submitting accurate land and bank details, and tracking registration or payment status through official channels. This guide explains the benefits, application process and Krishak Bandhu status check, while distinguishing established scheme provisions from unverified claims about 2026.
Krishak Bandhu at a Glance
| Feature | Key information |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Main beneficiaries | Eligible farmers and recorded sharecroppers |
| Income support | Up to ₹10,000 annually, based on eligible landholding |
| Minimum annual assistance | ₹4,000 for eligible beneficiaries with smaller holdings |
| Instalments | Two seasonal instalments, associated with Kharif and Rabi |
| Death benefit | ₹2 lakh, subject to the scheme’s eligibility and claim conditions |
| Application assistance | Local Agriculture Department offices and notified government camps |
| Official information | West Bengal’s Krishak Bandhu portal and UMANG’s scheme information page |
The enhanced income-support scheme is commonly called Krishak Bandhu (Natun). Registration, verification and payment are different stages: submitting an application does not automatically mean that assistance has been sanctioned.
Source: Government of India’s UMANG scheme directory.
What Krishak Bandhu Pays
Cultivation assistance: Under Krishak Bandhu (Natun), eligible beneficiaries with one acre or more receive ₹10,000 annually. For holdings below one acre, assistance is calculated proportionately, with a minimum annual payment of ₹4,000. The annual amount is paid in two seasonal instalments.
Illustrative annual entitlements are:
| Eligible landholding | Annual assistance |
|---|---|
| 0.25 acre | ₹4,000 minimum |
| 0.50 acre | ₹5,000 |
| 0.75 acre | ₹7,500 |
| 1 acre or more | ₹10,000 |
These examples explain the calculation; the amount sanctioned to an individual depends on the landholding and beneficiary details accepted during verification. ₹10,000 is not an uncapped payment for every acre owned.
Death benefit: The scheme also provides a one-time payment of ₹2 lakh to the eligible family or legal claimant when a qualifying farmer dies within the specified age range of 18–60 years. This is a separate benefit requiring a claim and supporting documents; it should not be confused with a seasonal instalment.
The two-instalment structure does not establish a fixed bank-credit date for every beneficiary. Check official announcements and your account statement rather than relying on an unofficial payment calendar.
Source: UMANG: Krishak Bandhu Scheme.
Who Is Eligible
The scheme is intended for eligible farmers in West Bengal, including recorded sharecroppers, often described as recorded bargadars. Verification of identity and eligible agricultural land or cultivation rights is central to enrolment.
Before applying, establish that:
- You meet the scheme’s West Bengal residency and farming requirements.
- Your landholding or recorded sharecropping details can be verified.
- Your identity, application and bank-account information are consistent.
- You can provide the documents required by the implementing office.
The 18–60 age condition relates to the death-benefit component. It should not automatically be treated as the age limit for ordinary cultivation assistance.
Land ownership, recorded sharecropping and working as a landless agricultural labourer are different categories. Do not assume that eligibility for one extends to another without a specific government notification. For disputed, inherited or recently transferred land, ask the local Agriculture Department office which records must be updated.
Source: UMANG’s eligibility and scheme information.
Documents You Need
Prepare the following as a practical checklist, and confirm the final requirements with your local Agriculture Department office:
| Document or detail | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Completed Krishak Bandhu application form | Records the application and declarations |
| Voter ID and other prescribed identity documents | Supports identity verification |
| Aadhaar, where required | Supports identification or verification |
| Land records, such as the relevant khatian or record of rights | Establishes eligible landholding |
| Recorded sharecropper documents, if applicable | Supports a bargadar application |
| Bank passbook or account details with IFSC | Enables payment processing |
| Photograph and mobile number | Supports identification and communication |
Carry originals for verification and copies for submission. Check the spelling of your name, account number and IFSC before handing over the form.
For a Krishak Bandhu death benefit claim, additional documents may include the death certificate, proof of the deceased farmer’s age, claimant identification, relationship or legal-heir documents, and the claimant’s bank details. Obtain the current claim checklist locally.
If you need a Krishak Bandhu form PDF, Annexure 1 or a verification form, use the version supplied by the department or linked through an official government channel. A PDF labelled “2026” by an unrelated website is not necessarily the current prescribed form.
Official starting points: Krishak Bandhu portal and West Bengal Agriculture Department’s Matir Katha portal.
How to Apply, Step by Step
- Confirm the current application channel. Contact the local Assistant Director of Agriculture or block agriculture office. Ask whether applications are being accepted there or through a notified Duare Sarkar camp.
- Collect the prescribed form. Obtain the current Krishak Bandhu registration form and any applicable declarations.
- Enter your details carefully. Provide your name, address, identification details, mobile number, land particulars and bank information exactly as supported by your documents.
- Attach the required copies. Include landholding or sharecropping records and the identity and banking documents requested.
- Submit through the authorised channel. Follow the receiving office’s instructions for document checking and submission.
- Keep an acknowledgement. Retain the receipt, application reference and copies of all submitted papers.
- Follow up on verification. If information is missing or inconsistent, ask what correction is required and obtain acknowledgement when you submit it.
Searching for “Krishak Bandhu apply online” does not establish that a complete public self-registration facility is available. An official portal may provide beneficiary searches or departmental services without offering unrestricted online applications.
Similarly, do not assume there is one permanent statewide application deadline. Confirm the current submission window through the Agriculture Department or an official local notice.
How to Check Your Krishak Bandhu Status
Start with the official Krishak Bandhu portal and look for the registered-farmer, beneficiary-search or status service. Menu labels and available search fields can change.
Keep your voter ID, application acknowledgement and Krishak Bandhu ID number ready. Where results are available, check whether the displayed name and other details match your records.
Beneficiary status is not the same as payment confirmation. A successful farmer search may establish that a record exists, but your bank statement or passbook is the clearest confirmation that money has reached the account.
If your record is missing or payment has not arrived:
- Check the identification number for typing errors.
- Verify that your application has completed scrutiny.
- Ask the agriculture office whether any land or identity correction is pending.
- Confirm with your bank that the account is active and its details are correct.
For a Krishak Bandhu status check by mobile number or Aadhaar, use those identifiers only if the official search screen offers them. Do not enter sensitive information into an unrelated site claiming to retrieve your beneficiary record.
How To Check Krishak Bandhu Status Using Voter Id
- Open the official Krishak Bandhu website.
- Select the registered-farmer or beneficiary-search option.
- Choose Voter ID, if an identification-type selector is displayed.
- Enter your voter ID number exactly as printed on the card.
- Complete the CAPTCHA or other displayed verification.
- Submit the search and review any matching record.
Save your Krishak Bandhu ID number if it appears. If no record is found, take your voter ID and application acknowledgement to the local agriculture office rather than immediately submitting a duplicate application.
Treat downloadable “beneficiary list 2026” PDFs cautiously unless an official authority publishes or links them.
Krishak Bandhu and PM-Kisan
Krishak Bandhu and PM-Kisan are separate schemes with different eligibility rules and administrative processes.
| Point | Krishak Bandhu | PM-Kisan |
|---|---|---|
| Government | West Bengal government | Government of India |
| Main income support | ₹4,000–₹10,000 annually under the established structure | ₹6,000 annually |
| Instalments | Two seasonal instalments | Three instalments of ₹2,000 |
| Beneficiary basis | Eligible farmers and recorded sharecroppers under state rules | Eligible landholding farmer families, subject to exclusions |
| Death-benefit component | Separate ₹2 lakh provision, subject to conditions | Not part of the standard PM-Kisan income-support benefit |
Receiving one benefit does not replace the application or verification requirements for the other. A farmer may receive both if independently eligible, but Krishak Bandhu registration alone does not guarantee PM-Kisan approval.
PM-Kisan has its own e-KYC requirements and beneficiary-status service. Do not assume that a Krishak Bandhu verification automatically completes PM-Kisan e-KYC.
Sources: UMANG’s Krishak Bandhu information and the official PM-Kisan portal.
What Is Changing in 2026
Do not treat a 2026-labelled article, form or social-media post as proof of a scheme change. A revised benefit amount, expanded eligibility category or new verification requirement needs an official notification.
For 2026, confirm these points before acting:
- Benefit changes: Check whether an announcement has become an operational scheme order.
- Landless labourer support: Verify whether any announced assistance is a separate scheme or an amendment to Krishak Bandhu.
- Payment dates: Look for an official release announcement; individual credit dates may differ.
- KYC and forms: Confirm the prescribed process and current documents locally.
This guide does not establish a verified 2026 payment date, universal application deadline or new entitlement for landless agricultural labourers. Use the Krishak Bandhu portal, Matir Katha and your local agriculture office for confirmation. Keep your acknowledgement and bank records available whenever requesting an update.