Yozni.Login
West Bengalhousing-shelter

Akanksha Housing Scheme

Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees.

Ministry / Department
Housing Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Akanksha Housing Scheme?

Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees.

Benefit
Housing for serving State Government employees of West Bengal on a transparent lottery basis. The houses so built are based on the following categories based on the grade pay of the employees: 1. ELEGANT for employees with grade pay of ₹8900/- & above, built-up area is 1434 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, two water closets & one store room, available at the rate of ₹3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹44,45,400/- 2. PREMIUM for employees with grade pay Between ₹ 7601/- to ₹ 8899/-, built-up area is 1273 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, & one water closet, available at the rate of ₹ 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹39,46,300/- 3. CLASSIC for employees with grade pay Between ₹4801/- to ₹7600/-, built-up area is 924 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, & two toilets, available at the rate of ₹ 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹28,64,400/- 4. ECONOMY for employees with grade pay Between ₹2901/- to ₹4800/-, built-up area is 710 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one living cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, one toilet and one water closet, available at the rate of ₹ 2200/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹15,62,000/- 5. STANDARD for employees with grade pay upto ₹2900/-, built-up area is 464 sq. feet. It consists of one bedroom, one master room, one kitchen, one balcony, and one toile
Level
State — West Bengal
Ministry / Dept.
Housing Department
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
All serving State Govt. employees as defined in West Bengal Service Rules, except those State Govt. employees who have their own housing scheme such as `Pratyasha’ for Policemen or similar housing schemes under Government of West Bengal stated in Memorandum No. FD-647 dated 29th August, 2014 of the Finance Department of Govt. of West Bengal may apply for New Town Project under `AKANKSHA HOUSING SCHEME’ (AHS).
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees. The present project is situated in premises No. 07/300, Block-DB, Action Area-ID at New Town, Kolkata - 700107 on a pilot basis. The project has been designed on a no-profit no-loss basis and without the cost of the land. The instant project is spread over 5.0599 acres of land and comprising of 13 towers. (7 nos. of G+10 Towers for Elegant, Premium and Classic categories and 6 nos. of Straight 4 towers for Economy and Standard categories) containing of 576 flats and 236 covered Car parking spaces and 35 open Car parking spaces (only for Elegant, Premium and Classic categories) with provision for Gymnasium, Club-House and Community Hall within the Complex.

<br>

Benefits

Housing for serving State Government employees of West Bengal on a transparent lottery basis. The houses so built are based on the following categories based on the grade pay of the employees:

1. ELEGANT for employees with grade pay of ₹8900/- & above, built-up area is 1434 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, two water closets & one store room, available at the rate of ₹3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹44,45,400/-

2. PREMIUM for employees with grade pay Between ₹ 7601/- to ₹ 8899/-, built-up area is 1273 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, & one water closet, available at the rate of ₹ 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹39,46,300/-

3. CLASSIC for employees with grade pay Between ₹4801/- to ₹7600/-, built-up area is 924 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, & two toilets, available at the rate of ₹ 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹28,64,400/-

4. ECONOMY for employees with grade pay Between ₹2901/- to ₹4800/-, built-up area is 710 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one living cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, one toilet and one water closet, available at the rate of ₹ 2200/- per Sq. ft., total price ₹15,62,000/-

5. STANDARD for employees with grade pay upto ₹2900/-, built-up area is 464 sq. feet. It consists of one bedroom, one master room, one kitchen, one balcony, and one toile

Eligibility

  • All serving State Govt. employees as defined in West Bengal Service Rules, except those State Govt. employees who have their own housing scheme such as `Pratyasha’ for Policemen or similar housing schemes under Government of West Bengal stated in Memorandum No. FD-647 dated 29th August, 2014 of the Finance Department of Govt. of West Bengal may apply for New Town Project under `AKANKSHA HOUSING SCHEME’ (AHS).
Area: West BengalBenefit: other

Documents Required

Check the official website for the required-document list.

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

    You can apply for Akanksha Housing Scheme by following the steps below:

  2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

    Visit the Akanksha Housing Scheme Official Website. Check off each item on the list now that you’ve reviewed the team and the terms of this plan. You must select Apply. After you’ve chosen all of your terms and conditions. An application form will now appear on the screen. Fill out every field on the application precisely. After you’ve uploaded the scanned copies of the documents, click Submit. You must generate a challan using the internet system and deposit Rs. 25,000 in any Bank of Baroda branch as Application Fees. Your application will be successfully submitted.

  3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

    Application must be made online only. No applicant is permitted to submit more than one application in this project. Applicant has to deposit an amount of Rs. 25,000/- as "Application money" in any branch of Bank of Baroda by generating challan through the online system.

FAQ

Are central government employees eligible for this scheme?

No, only West Bengal state government employees are eligible for this scheme

Can a person with higher grade pay than ₹8900 apply for house under this scheme?

Yes, for them, the type of house available is 'Elegant', which is a 3 BHK house with 2 balconies.

Can the employees of PSU apply under this scheme?

No, only the state government employees are eligible.

Can a person apply jointly with a family member in this scheme?

Yes, a person can apply jointly for a house under this scheme, but only with spouse.

What happens if the conflict arises between the builder and purchaser?

All disputes and differences by and between the parties and / or the said buildings and / or anything done in pursuance hereby shall be referred for arbitration to such person as may be appointed by the Housing Department as the sole arbitrator for adjudication in accordance with the Indian arbitration law in force. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties.

Can the owner resell the house after buying it?

No, The owners of the property will not be able to sell the property to any person upto a period of 15 (Fifteen) years from the date of purchase, or his/her retirement from Government services, whichever is later.

When does the owner get possession of the property?

All allottees will take over the possession within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of issue of intimation letter regarding completion of the project irrespective of Completion Certificate obtained from the concerned authority.

Who will bear the cost of registration and deed of conveyance?

Cost of registration of the deed of conveyance will be borne by the allottee.

How will the allottees be selected?

The allottees will be selected on the basis of a transparent lottery system from all the complete applications received. Immediately after the conduct of lottery, a provisional Allotment Letter (PAL) will be issued to all the successful candidates.

Is car parking space available for all?

Department do not give any assurance to provide Car Parking Space to each and every allottee, however, the Car Parking Space so available will be distributed among the allottees by holding a separate lottery at separate cost to be so fixed up by the Department. The cost of such Car parking space shall be paid at a time within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of such lottery of Car parking space.

What would be the payment schedule for Elegant, premium, and classic houses?

The payment will be made in 6 parts - Application Money ([?]25,000/-), Allotment money (40% of the Tentative total price to be paid within 45 days of the Allotment order), and 4 Installments, i.e., 20% payment Within 30 Days Of Completion Of 6th Floor Slab, 30% payment within 30 Days Of Completion Of 9th Floor Slab, 10% payment within 30 Days Of Completion Of Entire Building, and residual amount before taking possession.

What Would Be The Payment Schedule For Economy and standard flats?

The Payment Will Be Made In 3 Parts - Application Money ([?]25,000/-), Allotment Money (20% of the tentative total price including application money to be paid within 45 days of the Allotment order), And Residual amount of the final price to be paid before possession

Sources & References

Ready to apply?

Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.

Open Official Website

Find Similar Schemes

housing-shelterGujarat

100% Penalty Mafi Yojana

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts. It benefits tenants and property allottees by waiving 100% penalties on arrears if paid by 31st March.

housing-shelterJharkhand

Abua Awas Yojana

The Abua Awas Yojana aims to provide pucca houses to 8,00,000 homeless families in three phases. Each house will feature three rooms and a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters.

housing-shelterUttarakhand

Atal Awas Yojana - Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,30,000/- is provided for constructing houses in hilly areas and ₹1,20,000/- for plain areas to homeless Scheduled Caste families who are below the poverty line (BPL) or fall within a defined income limit.

housing-shelterGoa

Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)

"Advance for Purchase or Construction of House" is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Dept of Labour and Employment, Goa. The worker registered with the Board is sanctioned financial assistance of upto ₹50,000 for the purchase/construction of a house.

housing-shelterHaryana

Assistance for Purchase of House (HBOCWWB)

Under this scheme, interest free loan is provided to registered construction workers, who have minimum five year’s regular membership, for purchase or construction of their houses. This facility is available once in lifetime.