Question: I want to know about State Welfare Scheme For Purohits. What does it offer?

Answer: **Eligibility:** criteria.2. The supporting document, for residential status is to be provided. For housing grant, supporting document for land
ownership, if any is to be provided.Step 04: Processing of Application:1. The application form in the prescribed format in respect of all
applicants shall be duly verified by the BDO/SDO, or Municipal Commissioner, KMC, to ensure eligibility under the Scheme.2. The
concerned District Magistrate or Municipal Commissioner, KMC will recommend the names of the eligible persons to the Nodal
Department i.e. Department of Information & Cultural Affairs.3. The Information and Cultural Affairs Department will sanction the
financial assistance and effect payment directly to the bank account of the beneficiary.ï»¿Documents Required1. Passport Photograph2.
Copy of Digital Ration Card3. Copy of Aadhaar Card, if available4. Copy of Voter Id5. Copy of Residential Certificate (Self
Declaration)6. Copy of Bank Pass Book7. Copy of Khatian (ROR)/ DeedFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the aim of the scheme?The
scheme aims to benefit the financially distressed practicing temple /tribal purohit or priests of other communities like Christians, Jain,
and Buddhists.By which department was this scheme launched?Information & Cultural Affairs Department, West BengalWhen was this
scheme launched?This scheme was launched in September 2020.Who is eligible under this scheme?All the poor Purohits and poor priests
of other communities like Christians, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis in the State of West Bengal will be eligible under the scheme.Is this
scheme only for a resident of West Bengal?Yes, the beneficiary must be a permanent resident of West Bengal and must possess identity
and residential proof including Aadhaar Card.How much financial assistance will be given to the eligible beneficiary?Monthly Financial
Assistance of â‚¹1,000 /- will be given to the eligible beneficiary.How much financial grant will be provided to the beneficiary under
Housing Scheme?A grant of â‚¹1,20,000/- will be provided to the eligible beneficiary for the construction of a dwelling house.Is an
applicant eligible if he/she is a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme?No, the applicant should not be a beneficiary
under any other Social Security pension scheme or a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.Is an
applicant eligible if he/she has a pucca dwelling house?No, for receiving a housing grant, the person does not have a pucca dwelling
house of his or her own but if he or she shall have a piece of land in his name.Where can I find the application form?The applicant can
download the application from the official website: https://wb.gov.in portalWhere shall I submit the application form?Application Forms
shall be submitted to (a) The Block Development Officer in case the applicant residing in the rural areas; (b) The Sub-Divisional Officer
in case the applicant is residing in Municipal / Notified Areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation and to the Municipal
Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation in case the applicant is residing in Kolkata Municipal Corporation area.Who will verify
the submitted application form?The submitted application form is verified at the respective Office of SDO/BDO.Sources And
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AssistanceHousePriestsPurohitDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe
scheme â€œState Welfare Scheme for Purohitsâ€​ was launched by the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, West Bengal in
September 2020 to benefit the financially distressed practicing temple /tribal purohit or priests of other communities like Christians, Jain,
and Buddhists. The Purohits and priests of other communities like Christians, Jains, Buddhists & Parsis perform important social,
cultural, and community functions having wide public ramifications. Considering the very significant roles played by the Purohits and
priests of other communities like Christians, Jains, Buddhists & Parsis in our society and in view of their financial condition, the State
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