Annapurna Yojana Status Check online: How to check your name on the beneficiary list for Rs 3,000 monthly DBT in Bengal and what to do if your name is missing? Here are the details

Annapurna Yojana Portal status online: The government of West Bengal has released the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme monthly installment on 1 July 2026. Under the scheme, around 1.3 crore eligible women have received ₹3,000 directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Amid this, the Annapurna Yojana status check has become one of the most trending keywords on Google as thousands of women.

Beneficiaries who have not yet received the installment should verify that their Aadhaar is linked to their bank account and that DBT services are active. It aims to improve economic support for low-income households.


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Applicants who have registered under the scheme can check whether their names appear on the beneficiary list to confirm their eligibility and payment status. Verifying your details online can help ensure that you receive the monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) without delays.

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How to check your name on the Annapurna Yojana beneficiary list

The Annapurna Yojana was introduced by the BJP government to provide a monthly allowance of Rs 3,000 to eligible women, replacing the ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ programme of the previous TMC regime. Women who have applied under the scheme can follow these steps to check their status:

Step 1: Visit the official portal

Go to the official Annapurna Yojana or state welfare scheme website

Step 2: Open the status check section

Look for options such as "Beneficiary List", "Application Status" or "Status Check".

Step 3: Enter your details

You may need to provide:

Aadhaar number
Registered mobile number
Application or registration number
District and block information
Step 4: Submit and view status

After entering the required details, your beneficiary status will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Verify bank account information

Ensure your Aadhaar-linked bank account details are correct to receive the ₹3,000 monthly payment.

What Is Annapurna Yojana?

Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is a flagship women's welfare scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal in 2026. Officially implemented as the Annapurna Yojana, the scheme provides monthly financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 to eligible women through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

The scheme aims to strengthen the financial security of women belonging to economically weaker households by helping them meet grocery expenses, healthcare costs, children's education, electricity bills, medicines, and other essential household needs. Annapurna Bhandar Scheme replaces the existing Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants generally need to:

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Only women applicants are eligible under the scheme.
• The age must be between 25 and 60 years.
• Applicants may need to belong to economically weaker households.
• Applicant should belong to a low-income or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) family.
• The annual family income should remain within the prescribed income limit.
• Applicants should possess valid identification and residence documents.
• Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries may be automatically linked to the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme.
• Applicant should not be an Income Tax payer.

Applicants may be asked to provide:

Aadhaar card
Voter ID card
Residence proof
Ration card
Passport-size photograph
Mobile number
Bank account details
Income-related documents, if applicable
What If Your Name Is Not on the List?

If your name does not appear during the Annapurna Yojana status check:

Verify the details entered on the portal
Check whether your application has been approved
Confirm Aadhaar-bank account linkage
Contact the nearest government facilitation centre or local administrative office for assistance
₹3,000 Monthly DBT Being Credited to Eligible Beneficiaries

How to Apply for Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar Scheme)

Eligible women can apply for the Annapurna Yojana either online through the official portal or offline by submitting a physical application form.

Online Application Process

• Visit the official Annapurna Bhandar/Annapurna Yojana portal.
• Click on "Access Citizen Portal" on the homepage.
• Select your district from the list provided.
• Enter your registered mobile number and verify it using the OTP sent to your phone.
• Once verification is complete, the application form will open.
• Fill in all required details, including:
• Personal information
• Aadhaar and voter ID details
• Bank account information
• Ration card details
• Family member details
• Income and occupation information
• Government scheme benefit details
• Use the "Add Member" option to include details of other family members, if applicable.
• Review all information carefully before submission.
• Accept the declaration and consent statement.
• Click "Submit" to complete the application.
• Save or note down the temporary application number for future reference and verification.

Offline Application Process

Collect the Annapurna Yojana application form from the nearest BDO (Block Development Office), SDO (Sub-Divisional Office), Duare Sarkar camp, or other authorized government centers.
Fill out the form with accurate personal and family details.

Attach the required documents, such as:
Aadhaar card
Residence proof
Bank passbook
Mobile number
Passport-size photograph
Submit the completed form at the designated government office or camp.
Government officials will verify the details before approving the application.

26 lakh applicants rejected

Suvendu Adhikari also said 1.6 crore applications were received for the scheme, and 26 lakh of them were rejected on grounds of doubts over citizenship and domicile status.

Speaking at the official launch of the scheme at Netaji Indoor Stadium here, he said, “Twenty-six lakh applications under the Annapurna Yojana have been rejected. Scrutiny is necessary." "We cannot transfer taxpayers' money from the government coffers to non-Indians," Adhikari said, while justifying the rejection of 26 lakh Annapurna Yojana applications.

(With PTI inputs)