Backward Class Welfare
Name of the Department :- Backward Classes Welfare & TD Department
The Backward Classes Welfare Department works for the social, economic, and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, and OBC under the state of West Bengal.
Address: Kalyan Bhawan, MJN Road, Cooch Behar
E-mail: bcwcob[at]gmail[dot]com
Office Phone Number: 03582-291843
Activities/ Services Provided by the department :-
- Issuance of Caste Certificate for SC, ST and OBC people
- Different types of Scholarship for SC,ST& OBC Students of Class-V to Post Matric
- Old Age Pension for SC& ST
- Inter caste marriage.
- Hostels: School attached Hostels/ central hostel/
- Distribution of bicycles under SaboojSathi Scheme
- Dealing with case related to the SCs & STs (POA) At, 1989
- Etc.
| Sl No. | Name of Scheme/ Service | Benefits under the scheme | How to apply (website to apply) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sikshashree to SC | SC students from V to VIII will get Rs. 800/- per annum | Apply through School |
| 2. | Pre-matric OBC | Scholarship amount is Rs. 1,500/- per annum. | Apply Through School level |
| 3. | Post Matric SC/ST & OBC | Scholarship from class IX onwards as per course fee | www.oasis.gov.in |
| 4. | Inter Caste Marriage (ICM) incentive | Onetime payment of Rs. 30,000/- Payment made through joint bank Account | Online application through www.anagrasarkalyan.gov.in website |
| 5. | SaboojSathi Cycle | Students for Class-IX | Apply through School |
| 6. | Taposili Bandhu | Above 60 for SC Beneficiaries | Apply BDO/SDO Level www.jaibanglawb.gov.in |
| 7. | Jai Johar | Above 60 for ST Beneficiaries | Apply BDO/SDO Level www.jaibanglawb.gov.in |
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