What do you get under Lakshmir Bhandar?
Lakshmir Bhandar paid women aged 25 to 60 a monthly basic income: ₹1,000 (₹1,200 for SC and ST women), plus ₹500 a month from February 2026. It has been replaced by Annapurna Yojana at ₹3,000 a month.
Lakshmir Bhandar: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27 replaced Lakshmir Bhandar (₹1,500 to ₹1,700 a month) with Annapurna (₹3,000 a month). official source
- Interim budget added ₹500 a month for all Lakshmir Bhandar women from February 2026; 2.21 crore women were covered. official source
Who is eligible for Lakshmir Bhandar?
- It covered women in West Bengal aged 25 to 60, except those with a government job.
- For the new scheme, see Annapurna Yojana: women aged 25 to 60, not income-tax payers or permanent government employees.
Documents needed for Lakshmir Bhandar
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How to apply for Lakshmir Bhandar
- There are no new Lakshmir Bhandar applications. Register for Annapurna Yojana on socialregistry.wb.gov.in or at the BDO, SDO or ward office.
How to check Lakshmir Bhandar status
- Old Lakshmir Bhandar payments show in your bank passbook. For the new ₹3,000 payment, log in to the Citizen Portal on socialregistry.wb.gov.in with your mobile number and OTP.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Lakshmir Bhandar?
It covered women in West Bengal aged 25 to 60, except those with a government job. For the new scheme, see Annapurna Yojana: women aged 25 to 60, not income-tax payers or permanent government employees.
How much do I get under Lakshmir Bhandar?
Lakshmir Bhandar paid women aged 25 to 60 a monthly basic income: ₹1,000 (₹1,200 for SC and ST women), plus ₹500 a month from February 2026. It has been replaced by Annapurna Yojana at ₹3,000 a month.
What documents do I need for Lakshmir Bhandar?
Voter ID card (EPIC); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for Lakshmir Bhandar?
There are no new Lakshmir Bhandar applications. Register for Annapurna Yojana on socialregistry.wb.gov.in or at the BDO, SDO or ward office. Official site: https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Lakshmir Bhandar status?
Old Lakshmir Bhandar payments show in your bank passbook. For the new ₹3,000 payment, log in to the Citizen Portal on socialregistry.wb.gov.in with your mobile number and OTP.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Lakshmir Bhandar?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Is Lakshmir Bhandar closed?
Yes. From June 2026 the state replaced it with Annapurna Yojana, which pays ₹3,000 a month. The state budget of 22 June 2026 funds Annapurna instead of Lakshmir Bhandar.
Do Lakshmir Bhandar women need to apply again for Annapurna?
The state asked families to submit the Family Level Data Collection form for Annapurna. If you have not received the ₹3,000, log in on socialregistry.wb.gov.in or ask at your BDO or ward office whether your family form is on record.
How do I check Lakshmir Bhandar status now?
Lakshmir Bhandar payments have stopped. Check your Annapurna status on the Citizen Portal of socialregistry.wb.gov.in with your mobile number and OTP.
Official sources
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
- PRS Legislative Research: West Bengal Budget Analysis 2026-27 (budget of 22 June 2026)
- Govt of West Bengal portal: list of schemes
- Govt of West Bengal portal: Annapurna Yojana (updated 26 June 2026)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.