Annapurna Bhandar Yojana (West Bengal, earlier Lakshmir Bhandar)
Monthly amount₹3,000 (per reports)
Earlier schemeLakshmir Bhandar: ₹1,500, ₹1,700 for SC/ST
Age18 to 60 (per one guide)
StatusConfirmation incomplete, payment details unclear
⚠️ This is based on private guides and news. Official confirmation of the amount, payment and application process was not available here; confirm with the BDO office or the government announcement.
What is the scheme?
After the government changed in Bengal in May 2026, reports said Lakshmir Bhandar would continue under the name Annapurna Bhandar. One guide says the scheme started on 1 June 2026 and women are to get ₹3,000 a month, but we found no confirmation of payments.
Key benefits
- As per reports ₹3,000 a month by DBT to an Aadhaar-linked bank account
- The earlier Lakshmir Bhandar gave ₹1,500 to general women and ₹1,700 to SC/ST
Eligibility – who can apply
- Woman who is a permanent resident of West Bengal
- Age 18 to 60 (per one guide)
- Priority to poorer households; the exact income limit is not confirmed
- Aadhaar-linked bank account; a Bengal ration card is better
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Central or state government employees and their spouses (per one guide)
- Income tax payers
- Women already getting other government pensions (confirm locally)
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bengal ration card
- Bank passbook
- Voter ID
- Income certificate (where needed)
- Passport-size photo
How to apply (step by step)
- Ask your panchayat/municipality or BDO office how applications are being taken (including Duare Sarkar camps)
- Submit the form with self-attested copies and keep the reference number
- Re-verification of old Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries is said to be under way, so confirm your status
Frequently asked questions
How much does Annapurna Bhandar give?
Reports say ₹3,000 a month, but we could not confirm payments.
Has Lakshmir Bhandar been stopped?
Reports say it has been continued as Annapurna Bhandar and beneficiaries are being re-verified.
Where to apply?
At the BDO/municipal office or a Duare Sarkar camp; the status of an online portal is not confirmed.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.