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Annapurna Yojana — monthly financial assistance for women
Government of West Bengal
Overview
Annapurna Yojana is a Government of West Bengal scheme of monthly financial assistance for women. Women residents of the state aged 25 to 60 receive Rs 3,000 every month.
Persons in permanent government employment, income-tax payers and illegal immigrants are not eligible. Applicants need a Voter ID (EPIC), an Aadhaar card and an active mobile number.
There are two ways to apply: submit the 'Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection' form in person at the BDO or SDO office, or at the ward office in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area; or apply online on socialregistry.wb.gov.in.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of West Bengal
- Scheme type
- Women & Children, Social Security
- Place of posting / area
- West Bengal
- Application mode
- Online and offline
- Important dates
- Applications accepted year-round
Benefits
- Each eligible beneficiary receives Rs 3,000 every month
Eligibility
- Female resident of West Bengal
- Aged 25 to 60
Not eligible:
- Persons in permanent government employment
- Income-tax payers
- Illegal immigrants
Required documents
- EPIC (Voter ID Card)
- Aadhaar Card
- Active mobile number
How to apply
Offline:
- Fill in the 'Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection' form
- Submit it in person at the BDO or SDO office, or at the ward office in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area
Online:
- Apply on socialregistry.wb.gov.in
Keep your Voter ID, Aadhaar card and an active mobile number ready.
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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