Small mistakes in name spelling, date of birth, bank account or family details can hold up your Annapurna Yojana benefit. This page explains, cautiously, how corrections are reported to be done through the official portal or your local office.
Please verify: Some details below are based on the official notification and latest media/portal reports. Rules can change — always confirm on the official portal or at your local BDO / SDO / municipality office before acting.
What can usually be corrected
- Name spelling and date of birth (to match Aadhaar).
- Aadhaar number entry errors.
- Bank account number / IFSC and Aadhaar-seeding.
- Family / address details.
How to make a correction (reported process)
- 1Identify the mismatchCheck where your application differs from your Aadhaar or bank records.
- 2Update the source record firstIf Aadhaar itself is wrong, update it at an Aadhaar centre; if the bank record is wrong, fix it at your bank branch.
- 3Correct on the portalLog in to the official portal and use the correction/edit option if available, or follow the on-screen instructions.
- 4Or visit the local officeTake your original documents to the BDO / SDO office or municipality where you applied for help with corrections.
Document mismatch tips
- Your name should read the same across Aadhaar, bank passbook and application.
- The bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded and active.
- Use clear, readable copies of documents.
Safety note: We never ask for your Aadhaar number, bank account number, OTP or documents. Do not share these on any unofficial website or with unknown callers. The government does not charge any fee to apply.