What do you get under Banglar Bari?
State-funded money in instalments to build a pucca house for rural families left out of PM Awas Yojana. The second instalment in August 2026 was ₹60,000, as reported.
The department site did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026. The rename and the ₹60,000 second instalment are from news reports.
Banglar Bari: latest updates
- Scheme renamed Paschim Banga Awas; about 10.2 lakh families who built up to lintel level got the second instalment from 6 August. news report
- Budget speech: more than 12 lakh families helped with ₹14,400 crore so far; a second phase was planned for 20 lakh families. official source
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Who is eligible for Banglar Bari?
- Rural families of West Bengal without a pucca house, selected through the state’s survey and verification.
- Instalments are released only after field checks of the construction stage.
Also check:
- Names were checked again in a special survey in 2026 and some were removed; ask at the gram panchayat whether your name is on the current list.
Documents needed for Banglar Bari
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How to apply for Banglar Bari
- There is no open online form. Selection is through the gram panchayat and block survey lists.
- If you were selected earlier, finish the construction stage and ask the gram panchayat or BDO office for the field check.
How to check Banglar Bari status
- Ask at your gram panchayat or the BDO office (housing section) with your beneficiary ID.
- Check your bank passbook for the instalment.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Banglar Bari?
Rural families of West Bengal without a pucca house, selected through the state’s survey and verification. Instalments are released only after field checks of the construction stage.
How much do I get under Banglar Bari?
State-funded money in instalments to build a pucca house for rural families left out of PM Awas Yojana. The second instalment in August 2026 was ₹60,000, as reported. The department site did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026. The rename and the ₹60,000 second instalment are from news reports.
What documents do I need for Banglar Bari?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Job card (rural employment); Passport-size photo; Ration card.
How do I apply for Banglar Bari?
There is no open online form. Selection is through the gram panchayat and block survey lists. If you were selected earlier, finish the construction stage and ask the gram panchayat or BDO office for the field check. Official site: https://wbprd.gov.in/
How do I check Banglar Bari status?
Ask at your gram panchayat or the BDO office (housing section) with your beneficiary ID. Check your bank passbook for the instalment.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Banglar Bari?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What is the new name of Banglar Bari?
Paschim Banga Awas, as reported in August 2026, when the state released the second instalment.
Why did I not get the Banglar Bari second instalment?
It was paid only to families whose house reached lintel level and who passed the 2026 field check. Ask the gram panchayat or BDO office about your verification.
Official sources
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
- Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Govt of West Bengal
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.