State Welfare Scheme For Purohits

The scheme “State Welfare Scheme for Purohits” was launched by the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, West Bengal in September 2020 to benefit the financially distressed practicing temple /tribal purohit or priests of other communities like Christians, Jain, and Buddhists. The Purohits and priests of other communities like Christians, Jains, Buddhists & Parsis perform important social, cultural, and community functions having wide public ramifications. Considering the very significant roles played by the Purohits and priests of other communities like Christians, Jains, Buddhists & Parsis in our society and in view of their financial condition, the State Government has launched the scheme.