Annapurna Bhandar Online Apply

What Is the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme?

The Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is officially known as the Annapurna Yojana. It is a women's welfare program launched by the West Bengal state government.

It was first announced as part of the BJP's "Bhoroshar Shopoth" manifesto during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections under the name Matri Shakti Bharosa Scheme. After the new government was formed in May 2026, the scheme was officially notified on 19 May 2026 and launched from 1 June 2026.

The scheme replaces the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. The decision to launch it was taken during the first cabinet meeting of the newly elected West Bengal government on 11 May 2026, under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

The scheme was introduced to provide direct financial support to women who have no fixed income, government salary, or pension. Its goal is to reduce the financial burden on economically vulnerable households. It is also to promote women's independence.

How to Do Annapurna Bhandar Online Apply

The Annapurna Bhandar portal at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in went live for fresh registrations on 1 June 2026. You can do Annapurna Bhandar online apply or offline. Here is how each method works.

Online Application

• Go to socialsecurity.wb.gov.in.
• Open the new registration tab.
• Enter your active mobile number. Complete one time password verification.
• Fill the form correctly.
• Upload required documents.
• Submit the form
• Save your reference number. You will need it to track your application status.

Offline Application

You can also apply offline at the following locations

• BDO (Block Development Officer) offices
• SDO (Sub-Divisional Officer) offices
• Municipality offices
• Duare Sarkar camps / Janakalyan Shibir camps

At the office,

• Collect the Annapurna Bhandar form PDF (Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection Form).
• Fill it in block letters using a blue or black ballpoint pen.
• Attach self attested copies of all documents.
• Submit at the designated counter.

The form is available in English, Bengali, and Hindi. Download it from socialsecurity.wb.gov.in. Or collect it from any authorized government office.

How to Do Annapurna Bhandar Status Check?

There are two ways online as well as offline methods for Annapurna Bhandar status check.

Online

• Visit socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/login.
• Enter your registered mobile number.
• Complete the captcha.
• Click Search.

Offline

• Visit your local block or municipal office with your acknowledgment receipt

What Happened to Lakshmir Bhandar Beneficiaries?

Around 2.20 crore women enrolled under the Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme are being automatically migrated to Annapurna Bhandar after government verification. These women do not need to reapply.

However, approximately 30 lakh beneficiaries were found ineligible during the SIR-2026 database review. They were either:

• Non-citizens
• Voters removed from the electoral rolls
• Or those who did not apply to an SIR-linked tribunal.

Only verified beneficiaries are migrated.

Who Is Eligible for the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme?

For Annapurna Bhandar registration, you

• Must be a woman
• Must be between 25 and 60 years old
• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
• Must be listed on the West Bengal voter list
• Must have an active bank account in your own name, linked to Aadhaar

Who Is NOT Eligible?

• Income taxpayer
• Permanent or retired government employees (state or central) or staff of government-aided educational institutions

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card linked to your active mobile number
• Voter ID Card
• Digital Ration Card / Household ID
• Bank passbook (first page)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Caste certificate — only if claiming SC/ST/OBC status

Additional Details You Should Know

Integration with Other Schemes

• The West Bengal government has announced plans to integrate Annapurna Bhandar with central programs like Ayushman Bharat, giving beneficiaries access to a ₹5 lakh health cover.
• A planned ₹21,000 maternity assistance is also expected under this welfare framework.

Free State Transport for Women

Starting 1 June 2026, women across West Bengal can travel on government-operated buses without paying a fare.

Updating Your Bank Account

• If your existing bank account linked to Lakshmir Bhandar is inactive, closed, or has incorrect details, update it before the scheme transitions.
• Visit your bank and re-link your Aadhaar via NPCI. Failing to do so will cause DBT payment failures even after successful registration.

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