Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Work Force Welfare Assistance (WWAS)
✓ Information verified — April 2026Banglashree for MSMEs is a West Bengal government scheme designed to support micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing financial assistance for worker welfare. Under the Work Force Welfare Assistance (WWAS) component, the scheme reimburses employers for contributions made towards employee social security schemes like ESI and EPF. This helps MSME owners reduce the financial burden of statutory employee benefits while ensuring workers receive proper social security coverage.
What You Get
- Reimbursement of Employees State Insurance (ESI) contribution amounts paid by the employer
- Reimbursement of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution amounts paid by the employer
- Financial subsidy to reduce employer burden for worker welfare costs
- Support for statutory compliance with employee social security regulations
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Business must be registered as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME)
- Enterprise must be located in West Bengal
- Must be currently paying ESI and/or EPF contributions for employees
- Must have valid MSME registration certificate
- Must comply with labour laws and employee welfare regulations
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. MSME Registration Certificate
- 2. Business License
- 3. ESI/EPF Registration Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Proof of ESI/EPF Contributions
- 6. Employer ID Document
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
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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