Bengal govt to start 'verified' Annapurna Yojana payouts from Aug 17: Suvendu
Politics 07 Aug, 2026

Bengal govt to start 'verified' Annapurna Yojana payouts from Aug 17: Suvendu

Business To Business Kolkata, 07 August, 2026:    Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that the West Bengal government will begin disbursing financial assistance under its flagship Annapurna Yojana from August 17.
Under the scheme, verified eligible women beneficiaries will receive Rs 3,000 directly in their bank accounts.
Key details of the scheme

  • Scheme name: Annapurna Yojana
  • Launch date: June 1
  • Beneficiaries: Eligible women aged 25 to 60 years
  • Benefit: Monthly financial assistance
Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari said:
  • Around 2.16 crore applications were received under the scheme.
  • The application window closed on July 31.
  • Payments will begin after verification of eligible beneficiaries.
The government said the direct bank transfer mechanism is intended to ensure that financial assistance reaches eligible women beneficiaries efficiently.

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