Inter-State Migrant Youth: Bangalore-Mumbai Wale Bhi Apply Kar Sakte Hain

What You'll Learn

• Whether working in Bangalore or Mumbai disqualifies you from the Yuva Shakti scheme
• The difference between permanent residency (domicile) and current address for eligibility
• How to apply remotely from another state using your WB address proof
• Biometric KYC options for applicants who cannot travel to West Bengal

The Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card scheme requires applicants to be "permanent residents of West Bengal" — not "currently living in West Bengal." This is a critical distinction that thousands of Bengali youth working outside the state need to understand. According to the official eligibility criteria published on the Yuva Shakti portal (yuvashakti.mlet.org.in) and the myscheme.gov.in listing for Banglar Yuva Sathi (the precursor scheme), the requirement is permanent residency in West Bengal, verified through documents like voter ID, ration card, or domicile certificate — not a current address proof.

If you are a Bengali youth from Murshidabad currently working in a Gurgaon call centre, or from Bankura driving an Uber in Bangalore, you are still a permanent resident of West Bengal as long as your family home, voter registration, and ration card remain in the state. The scheme was designed to support unemployed youth — including those who have migrated for work but are not in full-time regular employment with permanent job security.

Domicile vs Current Address: The Key Difference

Many applicants outside WB worry that their Bangalore or Mumbai address on their Aadhaar will disqualify them. Here is the critical rule: the scheme checks your permanent residency proof, not your current correspondence address. Here is what qualifies as proof of permanent residency:

• Voter ID (EPIC card): If you are registered to vote in a West Bengal constituency, you are a permanent resident. This is the strongest proof.
• Ration card: A West Bengal ration card in your name or your family's name establishes residency.
• Aadhaar with WB address: If your Aadhaar shows a West Bengal address, this works even if you currently live elsewhere.
• Domicile certificate: Issued by the WB government, this is definitive proof of permanent residency.
• Madhyamik certificate from WB board: Demonstrates your educational roots in the state.

Can You Apply Remotely from Another State?

The Yuva Shakti application process currently requires physical presence at certain stages, particularly the biometric verification step. However, there are workarounds for applicants who cannot travel to West Bengal:

• Online application: The initial form can be submitted online through the yuva shakti portal from anywhere in India. You do not need to be in West Bengal to fill and submit the application.
• Document upload: Scanned copies of all required documents (Aadhaar, Madhyamik certificate, bank passbook, voter ID) can be uploaded digitally.
• Biometric KYC at local CSC: Some states allow inter-state biometric verification through CSC centres. Check with your nearest CSC centre in Bangalore or Mumbai — they may be able to process your biometric capture and send it to the West Bengal scheme database.
• Authorised representative: In some cases, a family member in West Bengal can complete the biometric KYC on your behalf at the local CSC, using your documents and a letter of authorisation.
• Visit during leave: If remote options fail, plan a visit to your home district's BDO office during your annual leave. The field verification can be completed in one visit.

The Inter-State DBT Payment Question

Once approved, the ₹3,000 monthly payment is deposited directly into your bank account via DBT. Since DBT is account-based, not location-based, your physical location does not matter. You can receive the Yuva Shakti allowance while living and working in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi — as long as your bank account is active and correctly linked to the NPCI mapper. The only requirement is being unemployed (not in full-time regular employment) and being a permanent WB resident.

Common Scenarios and Their Outcomes

How to Apply from Outside West Bengal: Step-by-Step

1. Confirm your permanent residency: Ensure you have a valid West Bengal voter ID, ration card, or domicile certificate. If your Aadhaar shows a non-WB address, this is fine — use your voter ID as primary proof.
2. Fill the online form: Go to yuvashakti.mlet.org.in from anywhere in India. Fill in your details, upload scanned copies of all documents.
3. Use your WB address for correspondence: In the application form, enter your permanent West Bengal family address — not your current Bangalore/Mumbai address.
4. Biometric KYC: Check if your local CSC in your current city can process inter-state biometric verification. If not, authorise a family member in WB to complete it at your home district's CSC.
5. Bank account: Ensure your bank account has your Aadhaar linked. You can receive DBT anywhere in India — the bank doesn't care where you physically are.
6. Track application status: Use the portal to track your application. The BDO of your home block in West Bengal will conduct the field verification — they may call your family for physical verification.

Conclusion

Working in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi does not automatically disqualify you from the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card. The scheme requires permanent residency in West Bengal, not current physical presence. If you are a Bengali youth working outside the state but still registered as a West Bengal resident — with a WB voter ID, ration card, or domicile certificate — you can and should apply. The only disqualifier is full-time regular employment, regardless of where you are located. Apply through the online portal, use your WB family address for correspondence, and arrange biometric KYC through a local CSC or family representative. Your Bengali identity and right to this scheme travel with you, not with your current location.

Last Updated: May 21, 2026 | Source: Yuva Shakti Official Portal, myscheme.gov.in, West Bengal Labour Department