Annapurna Yojana Scheme is a women’s welfare scheme started in the state of West Bengal, India. The new government of WB will give the monthly financial support to the women who are selected as eligible beneficiaries of this scheme. The monthly amount of Rs 3,000 will be given to them every month by using the DBT payment system. This scheme is mainly focus on the women empowerment and also government wants to enhance their living standard by providing them financial stability after receiving amount in very continue way.
When the government started the submission process of the application for this scheme, many of the women were already willing to fill out the form. So this scheme has been implemented in the state since 1st June 2026. After submitting the form, every woman should also check their Annapurna Yojana Status and know that whether she is included in the list of the beneficiary list of the scheme.
Annapurna Yojana Status
This scheme was officially implemented all over the state of West Bengal from 1st June 2026, and the government is also going to release the payment for this scheme from the month of July 2026. So this Annapurna Yojana Scheme is the new scheme that was announced by the new government and also replaced the old running scheme, which is known as the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme. So, as per the information we get, the women who are already having their names in the beneficiary list of the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme will automatically be merged into this new scheme.

From above, it is very clear that after being automatically migrated from the old scheme to the new scheme, you don’t need to apply for it, but you can check your status whether you have been added to the new scheme beneficiary list or whether you will get the monthly incentive of Rs 3,000 or not.
How to Check Annapurna Yojana Status?
We are here to provide you with the details about the transferring status of the beneficiary from the old scheme, i.e., from the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, to the New Annapurna Yojana Scheme. So every woman will get the result with added in new, then you can also verify your details in the mentioned list.
- Every candidate who searches for this will need to open the Social Security Portal of the WB.
- Here on the portal likely to click on Track Status or any other section appeared on the portal for the same search.

- When you choose the right selection, then add some searching details like your Registered phone Number, linked Aadhar Card Number or your number through which you received the allowance of the previous scheme.
- Captcha is also available here to verify you are human, and then submit it.
How to Verify DBT (Direct Benefits Transfer) Status?
Now again here I am giving you the important information about this scheme, because the amount of Rs. 3,000 will be given to the women through the DBT System, so women need to check their Bank account details, which is linked with their Aadhar Card. Because it is not linked to the same, it will create problems for beneficiaries while receiving the monthly payment.
- Have to login in to the account and have to check your Bank account or savings account number of the bank in which you received the previous government financial benefits, and need to check that the same account is also linked with your Aadhar Card.
- The Aadhar Card, if linked with the account number you gave, then your DBT Status must be active to receive future payments of this new scheme.
What is the Annapurna Yojana Scheme?
So the new government, during the election time, announced this scheme as a promise to the women that if they came into state with the formation of their government, they would replace the state’s old scheme, the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, with this new scheme. The main motive to launch this scheme is to make the women strong financially and support the state for women’s empowerment. Amount of Rs. 3,000 is an enough amount with the help of which women can easily spend it over their household needs, for healthcare, etc. By getting a monthly payment, they can also raise their living standard.
| Scheme announced by | New state government of Assam |
| Scheme Category | Financial security scheme for state women |
| Implemented from | June 1st 2026 |
| Benefits Given | Monthly Payment of 3,000 |
| Objective | To promote women’s financial security and also enhance their living standards |
| Current Status of the Scheme | Very soon implemented all across the state |
Eligibility Criteria For Women
- Not everyone, but women residents of West Bengal were selected for this scheme.
- Be the permanent residents of the same state.
- The family of the woman must be in the low-income category.
- Also, having the annual income as per the official notification.
- Also need to have the Ration card of West Bengal.
- Age limit for the women is 25 years or above of the same age.
Women Excluded From Scheme
- Present or ex-government employee
- Having an annual income more than the limit
- If you are not a permanent resident of the state
Documents Needed
- West Bengal Residence proof
- Women’s Identity Card
- Family Income certificate
- West Bengal Valid Ration Card with family details
- Women’s Bank saving account copy in photostat
How to Participate in this Annapurna Yojana Scheme?
- Every woman who is already a part of the old scheme, i.e., the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, will automatically migrate to the new scheme.
- So it is clear that there is no need to apply for the scheme for the old beneficiaries.
- But if you are not participating in the old scheme and are thinking of being eligible and want to avail the benefits of this scheme, then you need to wait for the official confirmation.
- Because the state government has organised the Annapurna Yojana Scheme Application Form, organised the Camps, or visit their official website. So as and when the same will be organised, you can fill the form for yourself.
FAQs
From 1st June 2026.
No, they automatically merged into the new scheme.
It is 3,000 rupees monthly.