GITANJALI HOUSING SCHEME
✓ Information verified — June 2026The West Bengal State Government runs Gitanjali Housing Scheme. Under this Scheme, the West Bengal State Government will provide all assistance to construct houses for the homeless. The predecessor of the Gitanjali Housing Scheme is the ‘Amar Thikana Scheme’.
What You Get
- Government assistance for house construction
- Support for homeless families to build permanent homes
- Housing opportunities for economically weaker sections
- Administrative and technical guidance throughout construction process
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a West Bengal resident
- Should belong to economically weaker or low-income family
- Must be homeless or living in unsuitable housing conditions
- Specific income limit criteria apply (verify with local authority)
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Residence Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Land Ownership Papers
- 6. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Housing
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Tags
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/gitanjali-ho…Related Schemes
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