Scheme Information Quick Index
Navigate to specific sections of the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana below:
- About Annapurna Yojana
- Scheme Benefits Summary
- Eligibility Criteria Summary
- Application Process Summary
- Latest Updates & Notifications
- Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026 Details
- Key Takeaways
- Scheme Purpose & Vision
- Online Features of Yojana 2026
- Detailed Eligibility Rules
- Non-Eligible Categories
- Documents Required (Detailed)
- How to Apply Online Guide
- Scheme Benefits (Detailed)
- How to Check Status Online
- How to Check Beneficiary List
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About Annapurna Yojana
Annapurna Yojana is a welfare scheme intended to provide food assistance and ration support for eligible beneficiaries across West Bengal.
| Scheme Name | Annapurna Yojana |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Department | Women and child developement and Social welfare |
| Status | Active |
| Mode | Online / Offline |
| Started on | 3rd June, 2026 |
| Benefit | 3000 rupees in bank account through DBT |
Scheme Benefits
Food Assistance Support
Eligible beneficiaries receive support under approved food welfare initiatives.
Subsidized Ration Access
Access subsidized ration facilities through approved channels.
District Level Support
Application and verification support available across districts.
Simplified Registration
Easy application process for eligible citizens and beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
| Residency | West Bengal Resident |
|---|---|
| Category | Eligible Citizen / Family |
| Documents | Valid Government Documents Required |
| Verification | District Verification Mandatory |
Application Process
Check Eligibility
Verify eligibility criteria before application.
Prepare Documents
Keep all required documents ready.
Submit Application
Complete registration process online/offline.
Verification Process
District verification and approval process.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026
Annapurna Yojana was one of the main cornerstone of BJP manifesto in the election of 2026 and after BJP winning the election with 207 seats the Annapurna scheme is going to start.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is a successor to the existing scheme of Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana which was started during TMC Government but Annapurna Yojana will provide more benefits to the eligible people.
The lakhs of West Bengal women will be eligible for Annapurna Yojana and for these the new applications will be open in 90 days window from 1st June 2026. User can apply for Annapurna Yojana online through the portal.
Key takeaways
- Annapurna yojana is one of the important scheme of new west bengal government
- Annpurna Yojana provides more benefit then existing Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana
- Eligible women's will get 3000 per month directly into their bank account
Annapurna Yojana West Bangal Purpose
The main purpose of Annapurna Yojana is providing the financial assistance to the eligible women of waste Bangal for their social welfare overall development.
The direct Bank deposited money will help them to get basic necessity like medicine, food and it will lead them to the financial independence. Annapurna Yojana will also play important role in uplifting poor in order to reduce poverty.
The similar schemes are operational in other states like Madhya Pradesh where its name is ladli bahan Yojana, in Maharashtra its ladki bahin yojna and some other states provide financial assistance to the women and its shows positive development for women's.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026 online features
- Annapurna Bhandar Yojana of West Bengal will directly provide money assistant in bank account through DBT
- Transparent money transfer in Annapurna Yojana
- Main purpose is social and financial development of elegible women's
- Eligible women of West Bengal can apply for Annapurna Yojana
- Annapurna yojana is a next step of Lakshmir bhandar yojana
- The first installment of Annapurna Bhandar Yojana will be distributed from 1st June 2026
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana Eligibility
- Applicant of must be permanent resistant of West Bengal
- Only women can apply for the scheme
- Eligible applicants age limit is 25 to 60
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana Non Eligible
- Retired government employee taking pension
- Income tax payers
- Government employee of Central or state government
- Non resident of West Bengal
- Already beneficiary of other similar state government scheme
Document required for Annapurna Yojana West Bengal
The applicant can apply for annpurna yojana through the online portal but before that they have to be prepared with some documents so that the online application process will be completed smoothly.
- Aadhar card
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Voter id
- Address proof
- Passport size photograph
Also it's important to carry your mobile phone with you for mobile number verification.
How to apply for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026 @socialregistry wb gov in
In order to easy application for Annapurna Yojana 2026 the government has launched a centralise portal so that a user can apply for it from the home using mobile phone.
The complete application process is simple and straight forward that anyone can fill application for it. You just have to go to the official portal of annpurna bhandar yojana and apply online there.
Visit the Official Portal
In order to apply for Annapurna Yojana West Bengal first go to social registry website of West Bengal then select citizen / family login.
Mobile Verification
After that you have to enter your mobile number and enter the captcha. OTP will be send on your given mobile number enter that OTP click next and the application form will be to visible in front of you.
Head of Family Details
In the application form first you have to fill the information about head of the family and in that information you have to enter his Aadhar card number, voter card number, permanent address, date of birth, gender, category, religion, Aadhar link mobile number, block and ward of your area also you have to mention the police station of your area.
Add Family Members
After you provide information about head of the family you have to add members of the family and one by one you have to provide details for each member.
Submit Application
So when you provide all the details you have to click the next button and provide declaration for the correctness of your information and after that you can submit your application form.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana Benefits
Annpurna Bhandar Yojana is one of the most prominent scheme of the West Bengal in order to provide the financial assistance for overall development of the women of West Bengal.
Annapurna Yojana will provide financial assistance directly into bank account and it will help for the financial independence of the women so that it will help to reduce the poverty.
The large woman portion can apply for the annpurna Yojana of West Bengal from age of 25 to 60 years old with less restrictions so that larger portion of women can apply for it.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is operated under women and child welfare department of West Bengal. The main objective of Annapurna Yojana West Bengal is financial assistance for household expenses, healthcare and economical empowerment of women.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana West Bengal Status Check
After successful application of Annapurna Bhandar Yojana you can check the online status for application form. The online status check process can be done mobile phone.
In order to check Annapurna Bhandar Yojana status first go to official website of the scheme and login it will you were mobile number.
After that go to the application there you can check the status of your Annapurna bhandar Yojana West Bengal.
Annapurna bhandar yojana list check
In order to check the list of the yojana first visit to official portal of annapurna yojana.
Now login to portal with mobile number.
Check your application form status.
If your form is accepted then you are in a list of the annapurna bhandar yojana.
Frequently asked questions about Annapurna Bhandar Yojana
What is the last date to apply for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana?
The application form for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana are open from 01 June, 2026 up to 90 days window operate like from 1st June to September 2026.
Will the Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana beneficiaries eligible for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana?
If you are a beneficiary of Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana then you are also eligible for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana.
What is the age limit for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana?
The age limit for Annapurna Bhandari Yojana is from 21 to 60 years old.
Can I apply offline for Annapurna Yojana West Bengal?
Yes you can apply Annapurna Yojana offline through government camps and by eligible government office.
Is Annapurna Bhandar form out?
Yes annapurna bhandar forms are out and you can fill them online through the official portal.
Is annapurna bhandar portal is open?
Yes the portal of Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is officially open.