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Annapurna Bhandar Yojana Eligibility

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Annpurna Bhandar Yojana was one of the most key element of BJP’s manifesto in 2026 election of West Bengal and after forming their government with 207 seats on 3rd June 2026 Agnimitra Paul the minister of child and women welfare department inaugurated the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana of West Bengal under presence of chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.

The scheme will help around 2 crore people of West Bengal where around 29 lakhs beneficiary will get direct 3000 rupees per month on their bank account which is helpful for womens for their financial independence. There har minimal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana West Bengal eligible criteria.

Key takeaways:

  1. 29 lakh beneficiaries of Annapurna Bhandar Yojana
  2. On 3rd June 2026 Agnimitra Paul the child and women welfare department minister start scheme
  3. Very less restriction so that maximum get benefit

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NameAnnapurna Bhandar Yojana
StateWest Bengal
DepartmentDepartment of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare
Year2026
Benefit3000 rupees per month
Application methodOnline / offline
Started on03 June, 2026
Age Limit25 to 60 years

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026 Online

Annpurna Bhandar Yojana is one of the most important yojana of West Bengal prayer where beneficiary will get 3000 rupees per month. It is estimated that around 29 lakh beneficiaries will be there for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana. It also has some [annapurna bhandar required documents] (https://annapurnayojana/documents/) like voter id, aadhar card etc.

The scheme will help to crore people of West Bengal and it will help to improve the social and economical status of the women’s in West Bengal. The money will be deposited using DBT method in order to improve the transparency.

 The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana successor Yojana of Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana which was started during TMC DMC government where it was providing 1500 rupees for general and 1700 rupees for SC / ST categories. So new government is providing 3000 rupees for all using Annapurna Bhandar Yojana.

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana West Bengal Eligibility Criteria 

The minimal criteria for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana West Bengal should be followed by the applicants get benefit from the scheme.

  1. Applicant must be citizen of West Bengal
  2. Applicants age should between 25 to 60 years
  3. Applicant must be women

The applicant who is government employee of Central or state government or the applicant is pension receiver or if applicant is income tax payer they such beneficiary will be rejected in Annapurna Bhandar Scheme.

Annapurna Bhandar Eligibility Criteria Income

It is not specified by State government of West Bengal about Annapurna Bhandar eligibility criteria of income like any applicant who is not a income tax payer can apply for Annapurna Bhandar scheme.

Annapurna Bhandari Yojana have less income restriction than other similar type of Yojana operating in other states so that maximum people of West Bengal will get benefit of Annapurna Bhandar Yojana.

The similar type of yojana are operating in the state like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have eligibility criteria like Ladli Behna Yojana of Madhya Pradesh have the income criteria limit of 2.5 lakhs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the age limit for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana?

The age limit for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is 25 years to 60 years old.

Can non resident people apply for Annpurna Bhandar Yojana?

Only the people West Benga can apply for Annapurna Bhandar Yojana.

When Annapurna Bhandar Started in West Bengal?

The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana official started from 3rd June 2026 by new BJP government.