Khadya Sathi Scheme West Bengal

Benefits of Khadya Sathi Scheme

The following are some of the benefits of Khadya Sathi Scheme: 

1. Food grains at a subsidised rate: This scheme aims to ensure that everyone has access to food grains. Thus, it provides rice and wheat at a highly subsidised rate. 

1. Wide coverage: This scheme covers a large population of the West Bengal state and is quite beneficial for those in need, 

1. Accepts digital ration cards: Beneficiaries can avail themselves of the benefits by showing their e-ration card on their mobile phones or a printed copy. 

1. Easy to apply: The scheme is easy to apply for and provides food security to the people in need.

Eligibility Criteria to Avail Khadya Sathi Scheme

The following are the eligibility criteria for the applicants and their family members to avail Khadya Sathi scheme:

1. Must be citizen of India
2. Must be citizen of West Bengal

1. Must be under BPL and EWS category
2. Must have a valid ration card
3. Applicant must not be a government job holder

Note: In case the ration card has expired, applicants can avail Khadya Sathi scheme after renewal of their ration card.

Documents Required

Here is the list of essential documents required to avail Khadya Sathi scheme:

1. Digital copy of ration card
2. Voter ID card
3. Aadhar card
4. Income certificate

1. Passport sized photograph of the applicant

How to Apply for Khadya Sathi Prakalpa?

The following are the steps to apply for Khadya Sathi Prakalpa:

Step 1 - Visit the official page ‘Egiye Bangla’ through the WB government website: https://food.wb.gov.in/About_Category.aspx?page_id=13

Step 2 - Click on ‘E-Citizen’ option on the official page.

Step 3 - Click on ‘Digital ration Card’ option, on the next page.

Step 4 - Select the district name and municipality.

Step 5 - Enter all the other required details as mentioned on the page.

Step 6 - Upload the scanned copy of required documents.

Step 7 - Click on ‘Submit’ to apply.

How to Check the Application Status of Khadya Sathi Scheme?

Here are the steps to check the application status of Khadya Sathi scheme:

1. Visit the official website: https://food.wb.gov.in/
2. Enter mobile number
3. Enter the OTP received on the mobile number

1. Click on ‘Login’ option to login into your account
2. Select ‘Status’ option to view your application status

Types of Khadya Sathi Forms

Here is the list of different types of forms introduced by West Bengal government for different issues related to the ration card:

1. Form 3 U - Modification of name.

1. Form 4-R - Addition of family member’s name.
2. Form 5-R - Address change or correction form.
3. Form 6-R - Ration shop changing form.
4. Form 7 - ration card surrender form.
5. Form 8 - Application for conversion of RKSY-II cards to RKSY-1.

1. Form 12 - Application form for unblocking ration card.

Help-Line Number of Khadya Sathi Scheme

For any questions regarding the Khadya Sathi plan, applicants should contact the service line at 18003455505 or 1976 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.