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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Small-savings account for the girl child with a government-notified interest rate and tax benefits.
Free Bus Travel for Women (West Bengal)
Government of West Bengal
Launched 2026. Free travel for women on state-run buses, reported from 1 June 2026.
🎁 Benefits
- Free travel on state transport buses (confirm which services and any ID / card requirement)
✅ Who can apply
- Women resident in West Bengal
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- West Bengal residence proof
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, block / municipality office or the e-District / Duare Sarkar facilities
- Check the official West Bengal portal for the current process
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Annapurna Bhandar
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
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DAY-NRLM (National Rural Livelihoods Mission) and Lakhpati Didi
Women self-help groups get training, bank credit and market support to raise household income.