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Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar)

অন্নপূর্ণা যোজনা (অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার)

Department: Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West BengalLast Verified: 19 May 20264 min readEditorial Review Desk
Scheme Verification RecordVerified Source
JurisdictionWest Bengal, India
Primary SourceOfficial .wb.gov.in Circulars
Last Verification19 May 2026
Official ApplicationPortal (.wb.gov.in)
Key Financial BenefitMonthly financial assistance: ₹3,000
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Quick Summary & Overview

Notification No. 2411-WCD/O/AB-4/2026 Notification Date: 19 May 2026 Objective: Provide eligible women in West Bengal with monthly financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for economic empowerment. Existing Beneficiaries: Eligible Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries are migrated to Annapurna Yojana according to the Government notification. New Applications: New eligible applicants can apply through the official Annapurna Yojana application process.

Scheme Benefits

  • Monthly financial assistance: ₹3,000
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
  • Amount transferred directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account

Eligibility Requirements

ResidenceMust be a resident of West Bengal
Age Limit25 to 60 years
GenderApplicant must be a woman

Additional Eligibility Conditions:

  • Must not be a permanent Government employee.
  • Must not be receiving Government salary or pension.
  • Must not be an Income Tax payer.

Required Documents Checklist

How to Apply

1

Existing Beneficiaries Migration

Eligible Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries are migrated to Annapurna Yojana according to the Government notification.

2

New Applications Process

New eligible applicants can apply through the official Annapurna Yojana application process.

3

Verification Process

Applications are verified by authorized Government officials. After verification, BDO (Rural) or SDO (Urban) recommend eligible applicants. District Magistrate / Kolkata Municipal Corporation acts as the sanctioning authority.

4

Payment Mode

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Money is credited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary.

Application Status Check

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Money is credited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary.

Track Application Status

Official Sources & References

Notification No. 2411-WCD/O/AB-4/2026
Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal • Official Notification PDF

Helpdesk & Contacts

Toll-Free HelplineDepartment of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Helpdesk

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicant must be a woman, resident of West Bengal, age between 25 and 60 years, not a permanent Government employee, not receiving Government salary or pension, and not an Income Tax payer.