West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana, popularly called Annapurna Bhandar, has quickly become one of the most searched welfare schemes in the state. Lakhs of women have applied for the ₹3,000 monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and just as many are now looking for one simple thing: a way to check whether their application has been accepted, whether they are on the official beneficiary list, and whether their money has actually reached their bank account.
This guide walks you through the entire Annapurna Yojana status check process in plain language — no jargon, no confusing government-speak. We’ll cover what the scheme is, who qualifies, which websites are genuinely official, how to track your application step by step, and what to do if your payment hasn’t arrived yet.
What Is Annapurna Yojana?
Annapurna Yojana (also written as Annapurna Bhandar or Mukhyamantri Annapurna Bhandar) is a women-focused financial assistance scheme run by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. It pays a flat ₹3,000 every month to eligible women, credited directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer, so there is no cash handling and no middleman involved.
The scheme was cleared by the state cabinet in mid-May 2026 and formally notified soon after, with benefits going live across all districts of West Bengal, including the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area, from the start of June 2026. It effectively takes over from the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, which had been paying eligible women a smaller monthly amount. Under Annapurna Yojana, every eligible woman now receives the same flat ₹3,000, regardless of category, which works out to ₹36,000 a year.
Annapurna Yojana at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Annapurna Yojana / Annapurna Bhandar |
| Run By | Dept. of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹3,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Annual Benefit | ₹36,000 per beneficiary |
| Replaces | Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme |
| Eligible Applicants | Women residents of West Bengal, generally aged 25–60 |
| Mode of Payment | Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Application Mode | Online and offline (BDO/SDO/Municipality/KMC ward offices) |
Who Is Eligible for Annapurna Yojana?
Before checking your status, it helps to confirm that you actually meet the eligibility rules, since many “pending” or “rejected” statuses trace back to one of these conditions not being met:
- You must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- You must be a woman applicant, generally within the 25 to 60 years age bracket.
- You need a valid Aadhaar card, and it must be linked to your bank account.
- You should not be a permanent employee of the central or state government.
- You should not already be receiving a regular government pension.
- You should not be an income tax payer.
- All supporting documents and details submitted must match your official records exactly — even small mismatches (like a spelling difference between your Aadhaar and bank passbook) can delay or block approval.
Women who were earlier receiving benefits under Lakshmir Bhandar have generally been migrated into Annapurna Yojana automatically, but they are still advised to check their status individually to confirm the higher ₹3,000 amount is being credited correctly.
Documents You May Be Asked to Verify
If your status shows “pending” or “under review,” it usually means one of these documents needs attention:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Residence/domicile certificate
- Ration card
- A recent passport-size photograph
- Registered mobile number
- Bank passbook copy showing the Aadhaar-linked account
- Income declaration, if requested by the verifying officer
Keeping scanned or physical copies of these ready makes it much easier to resolve any objection raised during verification.
How to Apply for Annapurna Yojana
If you haven’t applied yet, here’s a quick recap of both application routes.
Online:
- Visit the official West Bengal Social Security or Social Registry portal.
- Select the Annapurna Yojana option and choose “Apply Online” or “Citizen/Family Login.”
- Enter your district and registered mobile number, then verify the OTP sent to your phone.
- Fill in your personal, residential and bank details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the form and note down the application or acknowledgment number — you will need this for tracking status later.
Offline:
- Collect the physical application form from your nearest BDO, SDO, Municipality office, or KMC ward office.
- Fill it in carefully, in Bengali, English or Hindi.
- Attach photocopies of the required documents.
- Submit the form at the office and collect your acknowledgment slip.
- Use the reference number on that slip to check your status online later.
How to Check Annapurna Yojana Application Status Online
Once you have applied, here is the general process to track where your application stands:
Step 1: Go to the official portal. Use only a website ending in .gov.in. The two portals connected with this scheme are the West Bengal Social Registry portal and the West Bengal Social Security portal. Avoid any site ending in .com, .in, .co.in or .online that claims to be “official” — these are not run by the government.
Step 2: Open the Citizen or Family Login section. Look for an option labelled “Citizen Login,” “Family Login,” “Track Status,” or “Application Status” on the homepage.
Step 3: Select your district. You’ll usually need to choose your district from a dropdown list before you can proceed.
Step 4: Enter your registered mobile number. This should be the same number you used at the time of application.
Step 5: Complete OTP or CAPTCHA verification. An OTP will be sent to your phone. Enter it correctly to proceed.
Step 6: View your status. Your screen will show whether your application is Approved, Pending, or Rejected. If it has been rejected, the portal is designed to show the specific reason, so you know exactly what needs to be corrected.
If your application shows as rejected, look out for an “Objection & Claim” option on the same portal — this lets you formally raise a correction request instead of submitting a fresh application from scratch.
How to Check Your ₹3,000 Payment (DBT) Status
Checking your application status confirms whether you’ve been approved. Checking your payment status confirms whether the money has actually reached your account. To do this:
- Log in to the official portal using your registered mobile number and OTP, the same way as for application status.
- Look for a “Payment Status” or “DBT Status” section on your dashboard.
- This will typically show your last credited installment, the date, and the amount.
- You can cross-check this against your own bank passbook, SMS alerts, or net banking/UPI app statement.
- If your bank sends SMS alerts, keep an eye out for a DBT credit message around the time monthly installments are usually released.
If the portal shows your application as approved but no payment has appeared in your bank account, the most common causes are:
- Your Aadhaar is not correctly seeded (linked) with your active bank account.
- The bank account mentioned in your application is closed, inactive, or frozen.
- Your name is still going through the ongoing verification and de-duplication process.
- There is a mismatch between the name on your Aadhaar and the name on your bank account.
In most of these cases, visiting your bank branch to confirm Aadhaar seeding, or visiting your local BDO/Municipality office to update your bank details, resolves the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I check my Annapurna Yojana status online? Log in to the official West Bengal government portal using your district and registered mobile number, verify the OTP, and your application status will be displayed on your dashboard.
2. How can I check my Annapurna Yojana payment status? After logging in the same way, look for the “Payment Status” or “DBT Status” option to see your last credited installment and date.
3. What is the benefit amount under Annapurna Yojana? Eligible women receive a flat ₹3,000 every month, adding up to ₹36,000 a year, paid directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account.
4. What should I do if my application is showing as pending? Pending usually means verification is still in progress. Double-check that your Aadhaar, bank account and residence details match exactly, and recheck the portal after a few days, since the database is updated periodically.
5. Can women who earlier received Lakshmir Bhandar check their Annapurna Yojana status? Yes. Most Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries have been migrated to Annapurna Yojana, but it’s still a good idea to log in and confirm that your record shows the updated ₹3,000 monthly amount.
6. Why is my Annapurna Yojana payment not being received even though my status shows approved? This is most often due to Aadhaar not being properly linked to an active bank account, an inactive account, or a name mismatch between Aadhaar and bank records. Visiting your bank or local welfare office usually resolves it.
7. Is there any fee to check my status or apply for this scheme? No. Applying for Annapurna Yojana and checking your status online is completely free. Do not pay anyone claiming to process your application faster.