Annapurna Yojana Online

The Government of West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 directly to eligible female beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This initiative serves as the upgraded replacement for the previous Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.

If you are a new applicant, use this simple, step-by-step breakdown to complete your registration online through the unified social security portal.

📋 Eligibility Checklist

Before applying, ensure the applicant meets these core rules:

• Gender: Open to female applicants only.

• Age Bracket: Must be between 25 and 60 years of age.

• Residency: Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.

• Employment Status: The applicant (and household members) must not be a permanent or retired government employee receiving a regular salary or pension.

• Financial Status: The applicant must not be an active Income Tax payer.

⚡ Step-by-Step Online Application Process

Step 1: Access the Portal Gateway

Open your web browser and navigate directly to the official government portal: https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in.

On the homepage interface, click on the button labeled "Access Citizen Portal".

Step 2: District Selection & Mobile Authentication

Select your residential district from the active dropdown list. Enter your active mobile number. Click on the "Send OTP" option, retrieve the code from your phone messages, type it into the verification box, and submit to launch the application dashboard.

Step 3: Populate the Form

Carefully fill out the multi-section digital profile form: (Head of Family "HOF")

• Basic Information: Name (matching identity proofs perfectly), contact numbers, and solo bank account parameters.

• Ration Card Details: Card number and card category (AAY, PHH, SPHH, etc.).

• Asset Details: Landholding metrics in decimals and non-commercial vehicle disclosures.

• Income & Profession: Current occupation, total annual family income, and active PAN entry to confirm non-taxpayer status.

• Identity Documents: Identification card structural fields for your Voter ID and identity mapping.

• Government Scheme Benefits: Disclose other ongoing state or central financial aid. Female applicants should select the option to apply for the upgraded Annapurna Yojana tier.

• Family Identity Details: Add co-habiting family members sharing the same kitchen by clicking "Add Member". Multiple members can be included in a single form.

  • Special Rule for Children: For minor child dependents under 5 years of age who do not yet have an active identity card, write "NA" in the individual identity number field. For school-going children, record their Grade, School Name, Institution Type, and mandatory immunization status.

Step 4: Upload Scanned Files

Attach your pre-optimized files (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Ration Card, Passbook, and Photo) into their matching upload boxes. Double-check that every file sits securely within the 50 KB – 200 KB range to prevent layout errors or upload rejection.

Step 5: Data Preview & Final Submission

Thoroughly check every single digit of your Bank Account Number and IFSC Code. Read the legal consent and verification declaration statements, tick the checkbox to agree, and click "Submit".

Step 6: Secure Your Acknowledgment Number

Once the portal completes processing, your screen will display a unique Acknowledgment Number / Temporary Application ID. Take a screenshot or print this confirmation page immediately. You will need this tracking key for all subsequent administrative inquiries and status checks on the portal.

Profile Modification Restrictions

Once you press the final submit button, your online citizen login interface is locked. Self-correction, profile updating, or digital editing is strictly disabled. If you make a typo or enter faulty bank details, you must physically carry your Acknowledgment Number and original documents to your local Block Development Office (BDO) for rural areas or Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) for urban sectors to request administrative overrides.