Yojana Name : Annapurna Bhandar

Under the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, eligible women will receive a fixed monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000. This amount will be deposited directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through the ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ (DBT) mechanism. If you wish to receive funds under the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, please check the Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Required Documents, and Application Process.

Government of West Bengal

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026

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Important Dates

• Scheme Effective Date : 01/06/2026
• Application Form Available From : 27/05/2026
• Application Deadline : 90 days from the start date (until August 25, 2026)
• Online Registration Start Date : Start
• Last Date for Registration : Coming Soon
• Special Assistance Camps: The government will host “Janakalyan Shibir” camps across the state from June 15 to 17, 2026, to help people fill out and submit their forms.
• Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website.

Application Fees

• No Fees For All Candidates
• Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026: Age Limits

Age Limits As On

• Minimum Age : 25 Years
• Maximum Age : 60 Years
• The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana : Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a woman and a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Must be between the ages of 25 and 60 years.
• Must belong to a low-income household and hold a Below Poverty Line (BPL), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), or Priority Household (PHH) digital ration card.

Who is Not Eligible?

• A permanent or retired government employee receiving a regular salary or pension from the Union or State government, statutory bodies, panchayats, or municipal bodies.
• Employed in a teaching or non-teaching role in any government-aided educational institution in West Bengal.
• If you are an income tax payer.

What Happens to Existing Lakshmir Bhandar Beneficiaries?

All the present and former beneficiaries of the previous ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme will be automatically enrolled in the ‘Annapurna Yojana’. However, this database is currently undergoing a process of refinement (cleansing). Those identified as deceased in the SIR-2026 verification process, those who have moved out of the jurisdiction of their respective polling stations, or those who are categorised as ‘absentee voters’ will lose eligibility for this scheme and will be dropped from the new list.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card (for biometric mapping)
• Voter ID Card (EPIC)
• Digital Ration Card (BPL, AAY, SPHH, PHH, RKSY-I, & RKSY-II)
• Bank Account Passbook or recent statement
• Income Certificate from local authorities
• Recent passport-size photographs

How to Apply for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026

• Online Process:
• Visit the official website of the West Bengal Social Security Portal at https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/. Alternatively, you can access it via the direct link provided at the bottom of this page.
• Select your preferred language (English, Bengali, or Hindi) and download/fill out the form.
• Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit. Before submitting, please carefully review all the information to ensure there are no errors.
• Offline Process:
• Collect the 11-page application form from Nabanna, your local Block Office, Municipality Office, or any designated government service center; alternatively, download and print it from the internet.
• Fill out the form completely and submit it to the relevant local authority, along with self-attested photocopies of your documents. Please carefully check the form before submitting it.

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