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Annapurna Yojana: West Bengal New ₹3,000 Monthly Support for Women

May 28, 2026

  • Fill in the application form. You will need your name, age, address, Aadhaar number, and bank account details.

  • Submit the form online.

  • Government officials will check your application. They will verify that the information is correct.

  • If everything is okay, your name will be added to the beneficiary list.

  • Then every month, ₹3,000 will be sent to your bank account.

    • There is no need to pay any money to apply. The scheme is free for all women.

    Also Free Bus Travel for Women from 1 June 2026

    The West Bengal government approved another good measure. From 1 June 2026, women can travel for free in state-run buses. These are buses operated by the state transport system. Private buses may not be included. This will help women go to work, markets, hospitals, and schools without spending money on bus fare. Together with Annapurna Yojana, this is a big step for women’s welfare in the state.

    Why This Scheme Matters for Common People

    Many women in West Bengal do not have their own income. They take care of the house and children. They work very hard but do not get a salary. Annapurna Yojana gives them their own money every month. This money is in their own bank account. They can decide how to spend it. This makes them feel respected and independent.

    For example, a 35-year-old housewife with no job can now get ₹3,000. She can use it to buy vegetables, pay school fees, or save for emergencies. A 55-year-old widow who does not get a pension can also get this money. It will help her live with dignity.

    The scheme also helps the local economy. When women have more money, they buy more things from local shops. This helps small businesses grow.

    Exam-Focused Points

    • Annapurna Yojana  launched in West Bengal with effect from  1 June 2026 .

    • Provides  ₹3,000 per month  to eligible women.

    • Transfer method:  Direct Benefit Transfer  into  Aadhaar-linked bank accounts .

    • Eligibility age:  25 to 60 years.

    • Exclusions:  Income tax payers, permanent government employees, those receiving regular government salary or pension.

    • All existing  Lakshmir Bhandar  beneficiaries will be  migrated  to Annapurna Yojana.

    • Excluded from migration: deceased, shifted, deleted, or absentee electors.

    • Online portal  opened on  1 June 2026  for new applicants.

    • Scheme notified by  Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare  on  19 May 2026 .

    • Also from 1 June 2026:  free bus

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