The beneficiaries of this scheme are the students of whose parents are flayers, tanners, scavengers, waste picking/ collecting or engaged in similar other profession.
Governor is pleased to sanction as one time death benefit of Rs. 2 lakh only per deceased artisan/ weaver with a view to provide an instant financial support to the next of kin to the weavers/artisan on their expiry before attaining 60 years of age.
Under this scheme, Rs. 5000 (Kancha Gola), Rs. 12000 (Improved Gola) or Rs. 25000 (Onion Storage Structure) are provided as subsidy to the selected beneficiaries.
Governor is pleased to sanction the implementation of a new Incentive Scheme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in West Bengal for promoting growth and development of Powerloom sector.
Samudra Sathi scheme for providing livelihood support of Rs. 5000.00 only each per month to all marine fishermen above 21 years of age who are affected adversely due to the ban imposed on venturing into sea for fishing during the period from 15th April to 14th June.