Annapurna Yojana 2026 Latest Update: Payment Status, Approved List, Verification

The Annapurna Yojana is managed and administered by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare. It is a scheme of the West Bengal Government to give financial assistance to the eligible women by providing ₹3,000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). ELIGIBILITY

• Residency: The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
• Gender : Must be a woman.
• Age Limit : Must be between 25 to 60 years.
• Income Limit : The applicant's monthly income must not exceed ₹10,000 and her annual family income must not exceed ₹12 lakh.
• Bank Account : Must have a single - holder, active Aadhaar - linked bank account.
• Tax : The applicant or any member of her family must not pay Income Tax
• Employment : The applicant must not be a permanent or retired government employee or receive a salary /pension from the Central Government or government - aided institution.
• Schooling : The applicant's child must study in a government school, government approved school, or government-recognised educational institution.
• Vaccination :The applicant's child must be vaccinated under government programs.
• Land Limit : Exceeding 50 decimals of land for municipal areas.There is no land limit for rural areas.

BENEFITS Eligible women in West Bengal will receive ₹3,000 per month to meet their daily needs. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Step 1 - Go to the official portal "Yuva Sathi - Sarkari Yojana". Step 2 - Click on "Access Citizen Portal". Step 3 - Select your district and enter your mobile number along with the captcha to get OTP. Step 4 - Complete the OTP verification. Step 5 - Fill in all the necessary details of the HOF(Head of Family) and proceed. Step 6 - Fill in the necessary details of the other members of the family. Step 7 - Upload all required supporting documents. Step 8 - Verify all the details and submit the application form. Step 9 - Note down or print the newly generated Application ID. STATUS CHECK: * Process 1 - Open the "Sarkari Yojana -Yubasathi" app. Go to the 'Annapurna Yojana' section and click on "Check Status" to view your application status. * Process - 2 : Go to the official portal https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in".Log in with phone number and captcha to get OTP. Enter the OTP and check your application status. PAYMENT PROCESS Eligible women will receive the amount through Direct Benefit Transfer to an Aadhaar - linked bank account. IMPORTANT DATES Starting Date : Applications started on 1 June,2026. Closing Date : 30 August ,2026 (officially)and with localised cut-offs around August 25,2026. FAQ 1. Who will get Annapurna Yojana? Ans : All eligible women of West Bengal. 2. What is the age limit for Annapurna Yojana? Ans : Age must between 25 to 60 years 3. What is the land limit for Annapurna Yojana? Ans : 50 decimals for municipal areas and no limit for rural areas. 4. Is vaccination of the applicant's child mandatory for Annapurna Yojana? Ans : Yes, the applicant's child must be vaccinated under government programs. 5. What to do if the status of Annapurna Yojana shows "for further verification "? Ans : You may need to wait till 30 August ,2026 for further updates. 6.What to do if status of the Annapurna Yojana shows 'Approved' but applicant has not received the money yet? Ans : Check whether your DBT is enabled and also check whether your KYC is up to date CONCLUSION The Annapurna Yojana is a very good initiative for the women of West Bengal. It helps women to meet their daily needs. If you are eligible, fill out the application form to receive ₹3,000 per month. I hope this guide has helped you to meet your query about the Annapurna Yojana.If you have any more queries ask them in the comments below. IMPORTANT LINKS 1. Click here to visit website 2. 3. NOTE : "Information is Subject to Official Updates"