West Bengal: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Chief Minister: Suvendu Adhikari · BJP · Capital: Kolkata · Updated October 2026

West Bengal is a state in Eastern India, with its capital at Kolkata. It elects 42 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 294-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Suvendu Adhikari (BJP). Nagarik tracks 4 West Bengal government schemes and projects, including Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree Prakalpa and Duare Sarkar — 2 with an official online application or eligibility link.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM

Suvendu Adhikari

BJP

Projects tracked

3 ongoing 0 completed 0 proposed

Municipal focus

Kolkata Kolkata Municipal Corporation

2 ongoing 0 completed

View these projects in the Municipalities tab →

Lok Sabha

42seats

Assembly

294seats

SDG score

62/100Performer

GSDP / capita

₹126KMoSPI approx.

Literacy

76.3%Census 2011

DPIIT BRAP

Achieverbusiness reform

Recent updates

2 schemes you can apply for

Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari

BJP Since May 2026

Former Chief Ministers of West Bengal 4 listed

Mamata Banerjee

AITC 2011–2026

15 years as CM; Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree (UN Award), Duare Sarkar; TMC won 3 consecutive terms (2011, 2016, 2021) before BJP defeated TMC in May 2026 elections.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya

CPI(M) 2000–2011

IT corridor in Rajarhat; attempted Nandigram/Singur industrial SEZ (faced protests); Bengal Silicon Valley initiative.

Jyoti Basu

CPI(M) 1977–2000

Operation Barga land reforms (1.5 crore sharecroppers given rights); three-tier Panchayati Raj; India's longest-serving state CM at the time.

Siddhartha Shankar Ray

INC 1972–1977

Projects & Initiatives 4 ongoing

Annapurna Yojana

Ongoing

ReachGovt. reported: ₹3,000/month to women aged 25–60; existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries moved over automatically (AIR, May 2026).

Since 2026 · Monthly direct cash transfer to women, approved at the new West Bengal government's first Cabinet meeting (11 May 2026) and paid from 1 June 2026. It replaced Lakshmir Bhandar.

Lakshmir Bhandar

Stopped

Budget₹26,700 crore (WB Budget 2025-26)

ReachGovt. reported (until May 2026): ₹1,500/month (general) or ₹1,700/month (SC/ST) to women heads of households. Scheme replaced by Annapurna Yojana from 1 Jun 2026.

TargetReplaced by Annapurna Yojana from 1 Jun 2026

Since 2021 · Replaced from 1 Jun 2026 by the Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar), approved at the new West Bengal government's first Cabinet meeting (11 May 2026): ₹3,000/month via DBT to eligible women aged 25–60. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries migrated automatically, subject to verification.

Duare Sarkar

Ongoing

Since 2020 · Camp-based programme delivering multiple state welfare schemes at citizens' doorsteps across 342 assembly constituencies. Covers applications for ration cards, health cards, housing, pensions, and other entitlements.

Kanyashree Prakalpa

Ongoing

Budget₹1,000+ crore/year (WB Budget; includes scholarship and one-time grants)

ReachGovt. reported: ~60 lakh unique beneficiaries since 2013; UN Public Service Award winner (2017). Annual scholarship (K1) ₹1,000; one-time grant (K2) ₹25,000 at age 18.

Since 2013 · Conditional cash transfer for girl children to encourage school retention and delay marriage. Provides annual scholarships to enrolled girls aged 13–18 and a one-time grant at age 18 if unmarried and continuing education.

Rajarhat / Sector V IT corridor

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. IT township development continued under successor governments and remains Bengal's main IT hub.

Municipal snapshot — West Bengal

Focus urban body

Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Kolkata · Municipal corporation portal

Latest KMC budget source linked kmcgov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗

2Tracked

2Ongoing

0Completed

0Proposed

Drainage pumping station upgrades

Ongoing

Solid waste management modernisation

Ongoing

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

West Bengal government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

Lakshmir Bhandar — discontinued · since 2021 · apply online
Kanyashree Prakalpa — ongoing · since 2013 · apply online
Duare Sarkar — ongoing · since 2020
Annapurna Yojana — ongoing · since 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Minister of West Bengal?

Suvendu Adhikari is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal, from the BJP.

What is the capital of West Bengal?

The capital of West Bengal is Kolkata.

How many Lok Sabha seats does West Bengal have?

West Bengal has 42 Lok Sabha seats.

How many seats are there in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly?

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has 294 seats.

What are the main government schemes in West Bengal?

Schemes and projects tracked for West Bengal include Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree Prakalpa, Duare Sarkar, Annapurna Yojana. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in West Bengal?

Apply online on West Bengal's official state services portal, WB e-District (edistrict.wb.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.

How do I check land records in West Bengal?

Land records for West Bengal are on the official Banglarbhumi portal (banglarbhumi.gov.in).