Annapurna Yojana: 1st Tranche Credited to 1.1 Crore Women; 26 Lakh Applications Rejected

Written by: Rakesh DeshmukhUpdated on: 1 Jul 2026, 9:50 pm IST

The 1st tranche under Annapurna Yojana has been credited to nearly 1.1 crore eligible women in West Bengal.

The West Bengal Government has transferred the 1st tranche of financial assistance under the Annapurna Yojana to nearly 1.1 crore eligible women beneficiaries. According to the state government, 1.6 crore applications were received for the scheme, of which 26 lakhs were rejected after scrutiny over doubts related to citizenship and domicile status.

The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to eligible women through direct benefit transfer.

Why Were 26 Lakh Annapurna Yojana Applications Rejected?

According to the state government, 26 lakh applications were rejected after scrutiny over concerns related to citizenship and domicile status.

Addressing the issue, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said scrutiny was necessary before disbursing public funds. He added that eligible beneficiaries were identified before the financial assistance was transferred to their bank accounts.

What Is Annapurna Yojana?

Annapurna Yojana is a financial assistance scheme introduced by the West Bengal Government to provide ₹3,000 per month to eligible women.

The scheme replaces the Lakshmir Bhandar programme of the previous government, with financial assistance credited directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.

How to Check Annapurna Yojana Application Status

Applicants can check the status of their Annapurna Yojana application through both online and offline modes.

Online Method

Follow these steps to check your application status online:

Visit the official Social Registry West Bengal portal.

Click on 'Track Application'.

Enter your Application Reference Number.

View the current status of your application.

Offline Method

Applicants can also check their application status offline by:

Visit the nearest Block Development Office (BDO) or municipal office.

Providing the acknowledgement receipt received at the time of application.

The concerned officials will assist in checking the application status.

Conclusion

The West Bengal Government has credited the 1st tranche under Annapurna Yojana to nearly 1.1 crore eligible women beneficiaries. While 1.6 crore applications were received, 26 lakhs were rejected following scrutiny over citizenship and domicile status.

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Published on: Jul 1, 2026, 4:20 PM IST

Rakesh Deshmukh

Rakesh Deshmukh is a financial content specialist with around 3 years of experience writing impactful content across equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and personal finance. At Angel One, he decodes real-time market trends and breaking news, helping investors and traders stay updated. He also helps investors make informed decisions by simplifying market fundamentals and technical analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

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