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₹3,000 a month for Bengal women as Suvendu govt gives nod to Annapurna Yojana

Posted on: May 11, 2026 18:55 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
₹3,000 a month for Bengal women as Suvendu govt gives nod to Annapurna Yojana
THe due west Bengal regime has sanctioned the rollout of the anapurna Yojana, below which women in the state will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000.The move marks a significant increase from the existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, under which beneficiaries currently receive ₹1,500 per month, while SC/ST women get ₹1,700. Further details regarding the implementation of the scheme are awaited.What is Lakshmir Bhandar scheme?The “Lakshmir Bhandar” scheme, launched by the West Bengal government in February 2021, is a flagship welfare programme aimed at providing financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections.Under the scheme, women aged between 25 and 60 years and enrolled under the ‘Swasthya Sathi’ programme receive monthly aid of ₹1,200 for SC/ST beneficiaries and ₹1,000 for others.The initiative seeks to empower women and promote financial independence by supporting their essential household and personal expenses.

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