Annapurna Bhandar Scheme Goes Live In West Bengal: Who Will Get Rs 3,000? Eligibility, Steps To Apply
The West Bengal government has launched the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, a financial assistance program aimed at supporting women in the state. This scheme was initially promised by the Bharatiya...
The West Bengal government has launched the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, a financial assistance program aimed at supporting women in the state. This scheme was initially promised by the Bharatiya Janata Party during the elections and has now been formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. As part of the scheme, the government will transfer Rs 3,000 per month directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
Annapurna Bhandar Scheme: What You Need to Know
The Annapurna Bhandar Scheme replaces the previous Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, which provided up to Rs 1,500 monthly. The new scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women between the ages of 25 and 60, with nearly 2 crore women expected to benefit from it. The government has begun transferring Rs 3,000 per month to 28.25 lakh beneficiaries in the first phase.
Eligibility and Exclusions
To be eligible for the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, women must meet certain criteria. Government employees, income tax payers, and those unable to prove citizenship are excluded from the scheme. Strict checks are being conducted to ensure that only eligible women citizens receive benefits.
Women between the ages of 25 and 60 are eligible
Government employees are excluded
Income tax payers are excluded
Those unable to prove citizenship are excluded
Beneficiaries of the scheme have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the initiative. One beneficiary, Basanti Bhadra Mandal, said that the scheme will benefit everyone greatly and that the initiative to reserve free seats for women on buses is also extremely advantageous.
Steps to Apply for the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme
Visit the official portal at https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in/
Download the application form or access the application section
Fill in personal and family details carefully
Keep Aadhaar-linked bank details and required documents ready
Submit the form online or at the designated local office and save the acknowledgement number
Key documents needed for the application process include personal details and ID, income details, bank details, household ID of digital ration card if applicable, and status of health insurance, among other things. For more information, visit the official portal or consult with local authorities.
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*Source context derived from original reporting via Google News Search.*
Source context derived from original reporting via Google News Search.
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