{"id":212273,"date":"2026-03-31T10:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=212273"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:07:16","slug":"big-update-for-krishak-bandhu-beneficiaries-major-security-changes-implemented-on-official-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/big-update-for-krishak-bandhu-beneficiaries-major-security-changes-implemented-on-official-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Update for Krishak Bandhu Beneficiaries! Major Security Changes Implemented on Official Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The West Bengal government, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, has introduced numerous welfare schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and Kanyashree to support its citizens. Adding to this, a significant security update has been implemented in the &#8216;Krishak Bandhu&#8217; scheme&#8217;s official portal to safeguard the personal data of millions of farmers across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introduction of Data Masking:<\/strong> Previously, anyone could access a farmer\u2019s sensitive details\u2014including land records and personal IDs\u2014on <code>krishakbandhu.net<\/code> by simply entering a Voter ID or Aadhaar number. To curb this, the government has now introduced &#8216;Data Masking.&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Privacy Measures:<\/strong> Following the security protocols of the Central Government\u2019s PM-Kisan portal, the Krishak Bandhu status will now show a significant portion of personal identification numbers hidden behind &#8216;X&#8217; marks. 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