Annapurna Yojana: How to enrol in West Bengal’s new cash aid scheme for women
West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the launch of the Annapurna Yojana, a cash aid scheme for women, starting May 27, 2026. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive ₹3,000 per month, with forms available both online and offline. The government aims to assist women in the application process and ensure that only eligible Indian citizens benefit from the program.
- ▪The Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 monthly to eligible women.
- ▪Forms for the scheme will be available from May 27, 2026, at the State secretariat and online.
- ▪Only Indian citizens aged 25 to 60 who are not government employees or taxpayers will qualify for the assistance.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) said the State government would begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana from May 27, 2026. Speaking after an administrative review meeting at Kalyani, Mr. Adhikari said the process would formally commence on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).Annapurna YojanaUnder the scheme, women will receive ₹3,000 per month. The existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will continue until the new programme is fully implemented.“Like we are continuing Swasthya Sathi till its conversion to Ayushman Bharat is complete, similarly, until the Annapurna Yojana is fully rolled out, Lakshmir Bhandar will continue. From tomorrow, the process for Annapurna Yojana begins,” he said.
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