An Official Initiative by Rajya Sainik Board, Govt. of West Bengal ( এই নিবন্ধের শেষে বাংলা অনুবাদ দেওয়া হয়েছে)
The Rajya Sainik Board (RSB), Government of West Bengal, under the Home & Hill Affairs Department (Defence Branch), has issued an important directive to ensure wide dissemination of key financial, livelihood, and credit-linked schemes among Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their families residing in West Bengal.
Through this communication, all Zilla Sainik Boards (ZSBs) have been instructed to actively inform and guide West Bengal Government-affiliated / registered Ex-Servicemen Associations about these schemes, which aim to enhance economic stability, self-employment, education, and financial inclusion of ESM families.
Objective of the Initiative
The primary objectives of this dissemination drive are to:
- Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among Ex-Servicemen
- Improve access to education loans for children of ESM
- Strengthen agriculture and allied livelihood activities
- Empower women dependents of ESM through SHGs and banking roles
- Ensure financial inclusion and timely access to credit
Key Schemes Covered Under the Directive
1. Bhabishyat Credit Card (BCC)
Purpose:
To promote entrepreneurship and small business development among Ex-Servicemen.
Eligible Activities Include:
- Small businesses and retail shops
- Homestays and tourism-related services
- Manufacturing and processing units
- Service-oriented enterprises
Impact:
This scheme enables ESM to transition smoothly into civilian life by providing easy access to credit for income-generating activities.
2. West Bengal Student Credit Card (WBSCC)
Purpose:
To support higher education of children of Ex-Servicemen.
Key Features:
- Credit assistance up to ₹10 lakh
- Low interest rates
- Covers professional, technical, and academic courses
Impact:
Ensures that financial constraints do not hinder the educational aspirations of ESM families.
3. Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Portal
Purpose:
A centralised single-window platform for education loans.
Key Benefits:
- Access to multiple bank education loan schemes
- Simplified application and tracking
- Transparent and time-bound processing
Impact:
Reduces procedural hurdles and improves access to institutional finance for ESM families.
4. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Purpose:
To support Ex-Servicemen engaged in agriculture and allied activities.
Eligible Sectors:
- Agriculture and farming
- Dairy and poultry
- Fisheries
- Allied rural livelihoods
Impact:
Ensures timely availability of short-term farm credit, improving productivity and income stability.
5. SHG-Based Women Empowerment Initiatives
Purpose:
To economically empower wives and widows of Ex-Servicemen.
Activities Promoted:
- Self-Help Group (SHG) formation
- Micro-enterprise development
- Food processing, tailoring, handicrafts, etc.
Impact:
Strengthens household income and promotes women-led entrepreneurship within ESM families.
6. Bank Sakhi Programme
Purpose:
To promote financial inclusion by engaging ESM women dependents as Banking Correspondents (BCs).
Key Features:
- Training and engagement under financial inclusion schemes
- Collaboration with banks and SHG federations
- Focus on women empowerment
Impact:
Creates employment opportunities while strengthening grassroots banking outreach.
Role of Zilla Sainik Boards (ZSBs)
Zilla Sainik Boards have been directed to:
- Actively disseminate scheme details
- Coordinate with ESM Associations
- Facilitate awareness programmes and guidance
- Ensure maximum participation of eligible beneficiaries
Expected Outcomes
According to the Rajya Sainik Board, these schemes will significantly contribute to:
- Economic stability of ESM families
- Employment generation and entrepreneurship
- Financial empowerment and inclusion
- Improved quality of life for veterans and dependents
Conclusion
This initiative by the Government of West Bengal and Rajya Sainik Board reflects a comprehensive approach toward post-retirement rehabilitation and empowerment of Ex-Servicemen. Effective dissemination and implementation at the district level will be crucial in ensuring that veterans and their families fully benefit from these progressive schemes.
Ex-Servicemen and their families are encouraged to contact their nearest Zilla Sainik Board for guidance and application support.
Download original Notification of Rajya Sainik Board , WB here – DOWNLOAD
পশ্চিমবঙ্গে প্রাক্তন সেনাকর্মীদের জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আর্থিক ও জীবিকা সংক্রান্ত স্কিমসমূহ
রাজ্য সৈনিক বোর্ড, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের উদ্যোগ
ভূমিকা
Government of West Bengal-এর Home & Hill Affairs Department (Defence Branch) এর অধীন Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) পশ্চিমবঙ্গে বসবাসরত সকল Ex-Servicemen (ESM) ও তাঁদের পরিবারবর্গের জন্য একাধিক financial, livelihood ও credit-linked scheme সম্পর্কে সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধির উদ্দেশ্যে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নির্দেশ জারি করেছে।
এই নির্দেশনার মাধ্যমে রাজ্যের সকল Zilla Sainik Board (ZSB)-কে অনুরোধ করা হয়েছে যেন তারা তাদের অধিক্ষেত্রভুক্ত West Bengal Government-affiliated / registered Ex-Servicemen Associations-এর মধ্যে এই স্কিমগুলির তথ্য সক্রিয়ভাবে প্রচার ও প্রসার করে।
উদ্যোগের মূল উদ্দেশ্য
এই উদ্যোগের প্রধান লক্ষ্যগুলি হল—
- Ex-Servicemen দের মধ্যে entrepreneurship ও self-employment উৎসাহিত করা
- ESM সন্তানদের জন্য higher education loan সহজলভ্য করা
- কৃষি ও allied livelihood কার্যক্রমে আর্থিক সহায়তা প্রদান
- ESM পরিবারের women empowerment নিশ্চিত করা
- financial inclusion ও institutional credit-এর সুযোগ বৃদ্ধি করা
অন্তর্ভুক্ত প্রধান স্কিমসমূহ
1. Bhabishyat Credit Card (BCC)
উদ্দেশ্য:
Ex-Servicemen দের মধ্যে entrepreneurship বিকাশ ও small business setup-এ উৎসাহ প্রদান।
অন্তর্ভুক্ত কার্যক্রম:
- Small business ও retail shop
- Homestay ও tourism service
- Manufacturing ও processing unit
- Service-based enterprise
গুরুত্ব:
এই স্কিমটি ESM দের অবসর-পরবর্তী জীবনে আত্মনির্ভরশীল হওয়ার সুযোগ করে দেয়।
2. West Bengal Student Credit Card (WBSCC)
উদ্দেশ্য:
Ex-Servicemen সন্তানদের higher education-এর জন্য আর্থিক সহায়তা প্রদান।
মূল বৈশিষ্ট্য:
- সর্বোচ্চ ₹10 লক্ষ পর্যন্ত loan
- Low interest rate
- Professional, technical ও academic course অন্তর্ভুক্ত
গুরুত্ব:
আর্থিক সীমাবদ্ধতার কারণে যাতে শিক্ষার সুযোগ থেকে কেউ বঞ্চিত না হয়, তা নিশ্চিত করে।
3. Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Portal
উদ্দেশ্য:
Education loan-এর জন্য একটি centralised single-window platform তৈরি করা।
সুবিধাসমূহ:
- একাধিক bank-এর education loan scheme-এ আবেদন
- Online application ও tracking সুবিধা
- Transparent ও time-bound processing
গুরুত্ব:
ESM পরিবারগুলির জন্য education loan গ্রহণ প্রক্রিয়া সহজ ও স্বচ্ছ করে তোলে।
4. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
উদ্দেশ্য:
Agriculture ও allied activities-এ নিযুক্ত Ex-Servicemen দের জন্য short-term farm credit নিশ্চিত করা।
যোগ্য ক্ষেত্রসমূহ:
- Agriculture
- Dairy ও poultry
- Fisheries
- Allied rural activities
গুরুত্ব:
সময়মতো credit সুবিধা পেয়ে উৎপাদনশীলতা ও আয় বৃদ্ধি পায়।
5. SHG-Based Women Empowerment Initiatives
উদ্দেশ্য:
Ex-Servicemen পরিবারের wives ও widows দের আর্থিক ক্ষমতায়ন।
প্রধান কার্যক্রম:
- Self-Help Group (SHG) গঠন
- Micro enterprise development
- Food processing, handicraft, tailoring ইত্যাদি
গুরুত্ব:
ESM পরিবারের মহিলাদের আত্মনির্ভরশীলতা ও সামাজিক মর্যাদা বৃদ্ধি করে।
6. Bank Sakhi Programme
উদ্দেশ্য:
Financial inclusion জোরদার করার লক্ষ্যে ESM পরিবারের যোগ্য মহিলাদের Banking Correspondent (BC) হিসেবে গড়ে তোলা।
মূল বৈশিষ্ট্য:
- Bank ও SHG federation-এর সঙ্গে সমন্বয়
- Training ও livelihood opportunity
- Women-centric financial role
গুরুত্ব:
নারী কর্মসংস্থান সৃষ্টি ও গ্রামভিত্তিক ব্যাংকিং পরিষেবা সম্প্রসারণে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে।
Zilla Sainik Board (ZSB)-এর ভূমিকা
এই নির্দেশনা অনুযায়ী Zilla Sainik Board গুলিকে—
- স্কিম সংক্রান্ত তথ্য প্রচার
- ESM Associations-এর সঙ্গে সমন্বয়
- Awareness programme ও guidance প্রদান
- Eligible beneficiaries-দের সহায়তা
করার জন্য অনুরোধ জানানো হয়েছে।
প্রত্যাশিত ফলাফল
রাজ্য সৈনিক বোর্ডের মতে, এই স্কিমগুলির কার্যকর বাস্তবায়নের মাধ্যমে—
- ESM পরিবারগুলির economic stability বৃদ্ধি পাবে
- employment generation ও entrepreneurship উন্নত হবে
- financial empowerment ও inclusion নিশ্চিত হবে
- প্রাক্তন সেনাকর্মীদের জীবনমান উন্নত হবে
উপসংহার
Rajya Sainik Board, West Bengal-এর এই উদ্যোগটি প্রমাণ করে যে রাজ্য সরকার Ex-Servicemen দের post-retirement rehabilitation ও sustainable livelihood নিশ্চিত করতে প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ।
👉 সকল Ex-Servicemen ও তাঁদের পরিবারবর্গকে অনুরোধ করা হচ্ছে, নিকটবর্তী Zilla Sainik Board-এর সঙ্গে যোগাযোগ করে স্কিমগুলির বিস্তারিত তথ্য ও আবেদন সংক্রান্ত সহায়তা গ্রহণ করতে।
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