About Services

The West Bengal Annapurna Yojana provides ?3,000 per month directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of eligible women. The social security scheme, launched in June, replaces the previous Lakshmir Bhandar initiative and requires applicants to undergo a stringent family-level data verification process. [1, 2, 3]

Key Details:

• Financial Benefit: ?3,000 per month transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Eligibility: Women aged 25 to 60 who are permanent residents of West Bengal.
• Exclusions: Permanent government employees, pensioners, and income taxpayers cannot apply.

  How to Apply:

• Existing beneficiaries are transitioned automatically, though forms are under review to verify child health and education metrics.
• New applicants can download the data collection forms and apply online through the West Bengal Social Security Portal.
• Applications can also be submitted offline at local municipal offices, block development offices, or via special camps.
• Required documents typically include an Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked bank details, age proof, and Swasthya Sathi card

Activities and Rules & Regulations

Women permanent residents of the West Bengal state whose age is between 25 years to 60 years can apply for Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme. All those women of the state who do permanent jobs in any private or government sector cannot take advantage of this scheme.

Departmental Staff