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Annapurna Yojana

Start date19 May 2026

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Annapurna Yojana” implemented by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide assured monthly financial assistance to eligible women residing in the state for their empowerment and socio-economic upliftment. Under the scheme, eligible women receive ₹3,000/- per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The financial assistance is credited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary. Existing beneficiaries of the "Lakshmir Bhandar" Scheme are migrated to the "Annapurna Yojana" subject to prescribed conditions. Online application facilities for new applicants are available through the Annapurna Yojana Portal from 1st June, 2026.

Benefits

₹3.0K · monthly

Monthly Financial Assistance: Eligible women receive ₹3,000/- per month.

Note:

Mode of Disbursement: The financial assistance is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Bank Account Requirement: The amount is credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Aadhaar Card (File Type: JPG/JPEG/PDF/PNG; File Size: 50KB - 200KB)
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EPIC Card/Voter ID Card (File Type: JPG/JPEG/PDF/PNG; File Size: 50KB - 200KB)
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Ration Card Details (If available)
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PAN Card of family members (If available)
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Land Details (If available)
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Swathya Sathi Card Number (If available)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: The applicant must visit the official "Annapurna Yojana" application portal.

Step 2: Select the district name from the dropdown and enter the mobile number.

Step 3: In the next window, the "Family Level Data Collection" form will appear.

Step 4: Enter all the required details of the Head of the Family, followed by the other members' details as well.

Step 5: Upload relevant documents and click on the "Submit" button.

Step 6: Note down the Application ID for future reference.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹3.0K
Launched: 19 May 2026