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.
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]
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.
West Bengal Sarki 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 Sarki community.
West Bengal Kami 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 Kami community.
Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme in West Bengal
The objective of Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages is to extend financial incentive to the newly married couple.