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Backward Classes Welfare (Angrasar Kalyan)
Backward Classes Welfare (Angrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal. [View Index]
Verification of Documents before issuing Caste Certificates
While applying for caste certificates some candidates are taking unfair means by suppression/ misrepresentation of facts or by altering name/ surname to their advantage.
West Bengal Rajbanshi Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the West Bengal Rajbanshi Development and Cultural Board is to preserve, promote and safeguard folk art, folk music, folk dance and folk culture of the Rajbanshi community.
Aadhar Card as Proof of Identity and Local Residence
AADHAR card needs to be treated as valid document in regard to proof of identity and local residence for the purpose of issuance of caste certificates.
West Bengal Kurmi Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the language, traditional dance, traditional festival and culture of the Kurmi community.
West Bengal Gurung Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the language, traditional folk art, folk music, folk dance and folk culture of the Gurung community.
Enhancement of Rate of Scholarship under “Shikshashree”
Enhancement of rate of scholarship under “Shikshashree” scheme in West Bengal for Scheduled Caste students studying in class V to VII.
West Bengal Newar Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the language, traditional folk art, folk music, folk dances and folk culture of the Newar community.
West Bengal Bhujel Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the language, traditional folk art, folk music, folk dances and folk culture of the Bhujel community;
West Bengal Damai Development and Cultural Board
The aims and objects of the Board shall be to preserve, promote and safeguard the traditional folk art, folk music, folk dances and folk culture of the Damai community.