Pratyasha Scheme- West Bengal

Pratyasha Scheme (प्रत्याशा योजना) – West Bengal

The West Bengal Government has launched an innovative housing initiative known as the “Pratyasha Scheme” aimed specifically at police personnel, from constables to inspectors, serving within the West Bengal Police. This program is designed to help these dedicated individuals fulfill their aspirations of owning a home.

Overview of the Scheme

The Pratyasha Scheme is a comprehensive housing project instituted by the Government of West Bengal to aid police personnel in acquiring their own residences. With the backing of the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO), the West Bengal State Police Housing Corporation will oversee the construction of various types of flats. All police personnel are encouraged to apply for housing assistance under this initiative.

Allotment Procedure

Flats will be allocated through a lottery system, ensuring a fair selection process. Any flats that remain unallocated post-lottery will be distributed to eligible applicants either on a first-come-first-served basis or through an additional lottery. In the event that applications are fewer than the available flats, allotments will be made based on the order of application submission.

Advantages of the Scheme

• Provision of diverse flat types to meet the housing needs of all police personnel in West Bengal.

Eligibility Requirements

• Any member of the West Bengal Police, including ranks from Deputy Superintendent (Non-WBPS) to Constable, is eligible to apply for housing units based on their rank and pay structure:
• Category A: Personnel with a combined pay (Basic + Grade Pay) of ₹18,000 or more can apply for flats approximately 1123 sq. ft. in size.
• Category B: Personnel with a combined pay of ₹15,000 or more can apply for flats approximately 926 sq. ft. in size.
• Category C: Personnel with a combined pay of ₹8,840 or more can apply for flats approximately 794 sq. ft. in size.
• Each police personnel can submit only one application; no additional family members are permitted to apply separately.
• In cases of joint applications, only immediate family members (spouse, parents, children) may be included as the second applicant, with the primary applicant being a member of the West Bengal or Kolkata Police.
• Only one flat will be assigned to each selected applicant through the lottery process.
• The Corporation retains the authority to modify any application condition without prior notice.

Application Process

Offline Application Steps

• Step 1: Download the application form along with the Information Guide and General Terms & Conditions from the official West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police websites:
  https://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/
  or directly from
  this link.
• Step 2: Submit the application along with an A/C Payee Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker’s Cheque made out to the “Managing Director, West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited,” payable at Kolkata as specified in the application guidelines. Applications with payment instruments from outside Kolkata may be dismissed without explanation by WBPH & IDC Ltd.
• Step 3: Include your name, father’s/husband’s name, and telephone number on the reverse side of the payment instrument.
• Step 4: Complete and sign the application form, attaching the Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker’s Cheque along with all necessary documents as per the General Terms & Conditions. Submit the completed application at the office of the West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited located at Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091.
• Step 5: For postal submissions, send the filled application form and payment, along with all required documents, to the following address:
  The Managing Director, West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091.

Official Source

For more details, visit myScheme.gov.in.