Annapurna Yojana Portal: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said the first tranche of funds under the Annapurna Yojana, a financial assistance scheme for women, was transferred to nearly 1.1 crore beneficiaries. Amid this, the Annapurna Yojana status check has become a key concern for thousands of women in West Bengal as the state government has started transferring ₹3,000 directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
Applicants who have registered under the scheme can check whether their names appear on the beneficiary list to confirm their eligibility and payment status. Verifying your details online can help ensure that you receive the monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) without delays.
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How to check your name on the Annapurna Yojana beneficiary list
The Annapurna Yojana was introduced by the BJP government to provide a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000 to eligible women, replacing the ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ programme of the previous TMC regime. Women who have applied under the scheme can follow these steps to check their status:
Step 1: Visit the official portal
Go to the official Annapurna Yojana or state welfare scheme website
Step 2: Open the status check section
Look for options such as "Beneficiary List", "Application Status" or "Status Check".
Step 3: Enter your details
You may need to provide:
Aadhaar number
Registered mobile number
Application or registration number
District and block information
Step 4: Submit and view status
After entering the required details, your beneficiary status will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Verify bank account information
Ensure your Aadhaar-linked bank account details are correct to receive the ₹3,000 monthly payment.
What Is Annapurna Yojana?
The Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is a financial assistance programme launched by the West Bengal government to provide monthly support to eligible women. Under the initiative, beneficiaries receive ₹3,000 every month through Direct Benefit Transfer, helping improve financial security and support household expenses.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants generally need to:
Be a resident of West Bengal
Meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the state government
Possess a valid Aadhaar card
Have an active Aadhaar-linked bank account
Submit all required documents during registration
Documents Required
Applicants may be asked to provide:
Aadhaar card
Voter ID card
Residence proof
Ration card
Passport-size photograph
Mobile number
Bank account details
Income-related documents, if applicable
What If Your Name Is Not on the List?
If your name does not appear during the Annapurna Yojana status check:
Verify the details entered on the portal
Check whether your application has been approved
Confirm Aadhaar-bank account linkage
Contact the nearest government facilitation centre or local administrative office for assistance
₹3,000 Monthly DBT Being Credited to Eligible Beneficiaries
26 lakh applicants rejected
Suvendu Adhikari also said 1.6 crore applications were received for the scheme, and 26 lakh of them were rejected on grounds of doubts over citizenship and domicile status.
Speaking at the official launch of the scheme at Netaji Indoor Stadium here, he said, “Twenty-six lakh applications under the Annapurna Yojana have been rejected. Scrutiny is necessary." "We cannot transfer taxpayers' money from the government coffers to non-Indians," Adhikari said, while justifying the rejection of 26 lakh Annapurna Yojana applications.
(With PTI inputs)
