Lakshmir Bhandar was West Bengal's monthly financial-assistance scheme for women. Per Notification No. 2411-WCD/O/AB-4/2026 (19 May 2026), it has been replaced by Annapurna Yojana, which provides ₹3,000/month via DBT. Existing beneficiaries have been auto-migrated.
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Benefit amounts and eligibility can change. This is an informational summary — confirm current details on the official scheme portal or at your local government office before applying.
Scheme overview
Lakshmir Bhandar was West Bengal's monthly financial-assistance scheme for women. Per Notification No. 2411-WCD/O/AB-4/2026 (19 May 2026), it has been replaced by Annapurna Yojana, which provides ₹3,000/month via DBT. Existing beneficiaries have been auto-migrated.
Benefits
- Monthly financial assistance to eligible women via DBT.
- Enhanced to ₹3,000/month under Annapurna Yojana from 1 June 2026.
- Existing beneficiaries have been auto-migrated, unless identified as deceased, shifted, deleted or ineligible during re-verification.
Eligibility
- Woman resident of West Bengal (as per scheme rules).
- Aged 25–60 years.
- Excludes income-tax payers and government salary/pension holders.
Documents (indicative)
- Aadhaar (with Aadhaar-linked bank account)
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Photograph
How to apply
- 1Check migration statusExisting Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries should verify their Annapurna Yojana status on the official portal.
- 2New applicantsApply online at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, or offline at your BDO Office, SDO Office, or KMC Ward Office (Kolkata area).
- 3Ensure Aadhaar-bank seedingMake sure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded for DBT.
Official links
- West Bengal Social Registry portal — https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in/
- Women & Child Development & Social Welfare Dept. — https://wcdsw.wb.gov.in/
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.