Annapurna Yojana: Women beneficiaries to receive ₹3,000 in West Bengal’s new cash assistance scheme
West Bengal is launching the 'Annapurna Yojana' scheme on June 3, 2026, providing ₹3,000 monthly to eligible women. The new program will eventually replace the existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.
Why it matters
Direct cash transfer schemes are a significant component of social welfare policy in India, impacting millions of households and influencing regional political landscapes.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that the first phase of fund transfers under the Annapurna Yojana will commence on June 3, 2026, with eligible women beneficiaries receiving ₹3,000 directly in their bank accounts.
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