Duare Sarkar Phase 9 Camp Dates 2026: District-wise Schedule & Venues
The Government of West Bengal has commenced the 9th statewide phase of Duare Sarkar (Government at Your Doorstep) outreach camps across all 3,349 Gram Panchayats and 120+ Municipal bodies. With the rollout of the enhanced Annapurna Bhandar Scheme (₹3,000 monthly), thousands of women are visiting local camp desks to enroll, submit e-KYC updates, and resolve bank seeding holds.
- Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all scheduled weekdays across 3,349 Panchayats.
- Free official numbered application forms distributed at Counter #1 with zero charge.
- On-the-spot Swasthya Sathi card linking and UIDAI biometric verification.
- Single-window IFSC correction desk for merged public sector banks.
District-wise Camp Scheduling Overview
While exact venues (local high schools, community halls, or Gram Panchayat bhavans) are designated by respective District Magistrates, the following operational matrix outlines current scheduling cycles:
| Administrative Division | Districts Covered | Operational Days | Special Nodal Counters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidency Division | Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Nadia | Mon, Wed, Fri | Urban Ward BDO Helpdesks, KMC Borough Cells |
| Burdwan Division | Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Hooghly | Tue, Thu, Sat | Mining & Industrial Worker Desks, Rural GP Cells |
| Medinipur Division | Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia | Mon, Tue, Thu | Jangalmahal Outreach Vans, Agricultural Seeding Desks |
| Jalpaiguri Division | Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar | Wed, Thu, Sat | Tea Estate Mobile Units, Hill Municipality Centers |
| Malda Division | Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Murshidabad | Mon, Wed, Sat | Beedi & Handloom Worker Support Desks |
Camp Counter Layout & How to Navigate the Queue
Each camp venue is structured into sequentially numbered service desks to streamline processing:
- Counter 1 (Form Distribution & Information): Collect the free physical application form. Staff will check that your Swasthya Sathi card is active before handing over the form.
- Counter 2 (Document Checking & Writing Assistance): Local youth volunteers assist elderly or non-literate applicants in filling personal, address, and bank details in English block letters.
- Counter 3 (Biometric Aadhaar Authentication): For fresh enrollments or name discrepancy cases, UIDAI fingerprint/iris scanning terminals verify demographic records on the spot.
- Counter 4 (Annapurna Bhandar Intake & Stamped Acknowledgment): The welfare officer verifies attached photocopies against your original documents, tears off the lower receipt counterfoil, and stamps it with the official seal.
- Counter 5 (Bank Seeding & Merged IFSC Cell): Lead bank managers verify if your account is enabled for Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) DBT transfers.
Checklist: What to Carry to the Camp
📄 Original Documents (For Verification)
- Original Aadhaar Card of female applicant
- Original Swasthya Sathi Card
- Original Single Savings Bank Passbook
- Original Digital Ration Card (Khadya Sathi)
- Original SC/ST Caste Certificate (if claiming quota)
📎 Self-Attested Photocopies (To Submit)
- 1 Self-attested photocopy of Aadhaar Card
- 1 Self-attested photocopy of Swasthya Sathi Card
- 1 Clear photocopy of Bank Passbook front page
- 1 Self-attested photocopy of Ration Card
- 2 Recent color passport-size photographs
Duare Sarkar Camp FAQs
Everything you need to know about West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Scheme 2026.
Are Annapurna Bhandar forms issued free of charge at Duare Sarkar camps?▾
Yes! Pre-printed official forms bearing the state hologram are distributed 100% free of charge at the dedicated Annapurna Bhandar counter. Never pay any counter staff or touts.
Can I collect forms from one camp and submit at another camp?▾
It is strongly recommended to submit your application in the camp assigned to your specific Gram Panchayat or Municipal Ward, as local BDO officers cross-check residential records with voter lists on-site.
What are the standard operational hours for Duare Sarkar camps?▾
Camps operate from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all scheduled weekdays. Arriving early (between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM) minimizes queue waiting times.
What should I do if my local camp has already concluded?▾
If your local Gram Panchayat camp phase has passed, you can walk directly into your Block Development Office (BDO) in rural areas or Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) in urban areas and submit your application at the Social Welfare counter.