When is the next Krishak Bandhu instalment?

Krishak Bandhu (Natun) pays two equal instalments every year — one in the Kharif season and one in the Rabi season. The official portal does not publish fixed calendar payment dates. To check whether your instalment has been credited, ask your bank or the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) office of your block, or use the official portal krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in.

How much do farmers with less than 1 acre get?

Farmers with less than 1 acre of cultivable land get assistance on a pro-rata basis, subject to a minimum of ₹4,000 per year (at least ₹2,000 per instalment). Farmers with 1 acre or more get ₹10,000 per year (₹5,000 per instalment).

Who gets the ₹2 lakh death benefit?

If a farmer dies between the age of 18 and 60 years, the Government of West Bengal gives a one-time lump-sum grant of ₹2 lakh to the farmer's family.

How do I check Krishak Bandhu status?

Open krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in, go to Registered Farmer Search and follow the on-screen search. If your name is not listed, contact your block ADA office or the Krishak Bandhu helpline on 033-23570021 (10 am–5 pm).

Krishak Bandhu (Natun) 2026: Payment, Instalments, Status Check & Death Benefit

At a glance

Up to ₹10,000 per year; minimum ₹4,000 per year.
Two equal instalments a year: one in Kharif, one in Rabi.
₹2 lakh one-time grant to the family if a farmer dies aged 18–60.
Official portal: krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in

What is Krishak Bandhu (Natun)?

Krishak Bandhu was introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal in January 2019 to give farmers financial assistance for agricultural purposes and to give farm families social security on the untimely death of a farmer. It was recast and renamed Krishak Bandhu (Natun), launched by the Chief Minister of West Bengal on 17 June 2021.

Registered farmers also get preference in the State Government's paddy procurement by the Food & Supplies Department. Farmer data is verified by Department of Agriculture officers against the Land & Land Records database, and verified data is shared with the State and District Co-operative Banks for direct benefit transfer.

How much money do farmers get?

Cultivable land	Per year	Per instalment (2 a year)
1 acre or more	₹10,000	₹5,000
Less than 1 acre	Pro-rata, minimum ₹4,000	Pro-rata, minimum ₹2,000

Krishak Bandhu payment date / next instalment date

The scheme pays one instalment in the Kharif season and one in the Rabi season every year. The state does not publish fixed calendar payment dates on the official portal. To find out whether your instalment has been credited, check with your bank or the ADA office of your block, or use the official portal.

How to check Krishak Bandhu status

Open krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in.
Go to Registered Farmer Search (নথিভুক্ত কৃষকের তথ্য).
Follow the on-screen search to look up the registered farmer's details.
If you are not listed, contact your block ADA office or the helpline below.

How to register

Contact the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) of your block.

Death benefit (₹2 lakh)

If a farmer dies between the age of 18 and 60 years, the State Government gives a one-time lump-sum grant of ₹2 lakh to the farmer's family.

Official website: krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in — beware look-alike sites

The official portal is krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in, on the Government of West Bengal's wb.gov.in domain. krishakbandhu.net is nota government website. Do not share Aadhaar or bank details on unofficial sites. The official portal also publishes the scheme's orders and SOPs (Revised SOP 2021, KB(N) SOP).

Helpline

Phone: 033-23570021 (10 am–5 pm)
Email: [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Krishak Bandhu instalment?: Krishak Bandhu (Natun) pays two equal instalments every year — one in the Kharif season and one in the Rabi season. The official portal does not publish fixed calendar payment dates. To check whether your instalment has been credited, ask your bank or the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) office of your block, or use the official portal krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in.
Is krishakbandhu.net the official website?: No. krishakbandhu.net is not a government website. The official Krishak Bandhu portal is krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in, on the Government of West Bengal's wb.gov.in domain. Do not share Aadhaar or bank details on unofficial sites.
How much do farmers with less than 1 acre get?: Farmers with less than 1 acre of cultivable land get assistance on a pro-rata basis, subject to a minimum of ₹4,000 per year (at least ₹2,000 per instalment). Farmers with 1 acre or more get ₹10,000 per year (₹5,000 per instalment).
Who gets the ₹2 lakh death benefit?: If a farmer dies between the age of 18 and 60 years, the Government of West Bengal gives a one-time lump-sum grant of ₹2 lakh to the farmer's family.
Where do I register for Krishak Bandhu?: Contact the office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA) of your block.
How do I check Krishak Bandhu status?: Open krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in, go to Registered Farmer Search and follow the on-screen search. If your name is not listed, contact your block ADA office or the Krishak Bandhu helpline on 033-23570021 (10 am–5 pm).

PM-KISAN guide — the central ₹6,000/year income-support scheme.
India government schemes for farmers
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) guide
PMFBY crop insurance guide

Sources

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026. Scheme terms are subject to revision; verify current terms on the official portal or at your block ADA office.

Krishak Bandhu (Natun): Payment, Instalments, Status Check & Death Benefit