Annapurna Yojana: Rs 3,000 August Instalment to Be Credited From August 17

The West Bengal (WB) government launched the Annapurna Scheme, a welfare initiative providing financial support to women. Under this scheme, eligible women receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000. This amount will be transferred directly to their registered bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

This move is seen as one of the most significant welfare announcements in the state. This scheme has replaced the previous Lakshmir Bhandar programme. The Lakshmir Bhandar provided monthly aid to women from the economically weaker households. This scheme provided lower monthly assistance, whereas the Annapurna scheme is providing a substantial increase in monetary assistance.

When To Expect The Next Instalment?

Beneficiaries of the Annapurna Yojana can expect the next monthly assistance on August 17, 2026. According to a report by Mint, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has clarified that the delay was limited to this month. From September onwards, the government plans to transfer the monthly assistance during the second week of every month.

Who Could Expect The Instalment In August?

The August payment will initially cover applicants who submitted their applications on or before July 10, 2026. Applicants who have been verified will receive their instalment on the stated date. However, applicants who submitted their applications after July 11, 2026, will have to wait for the verification to be completed in order to receive this assistance.

How To Check The Status Of The Payment?

Check Your Bank Account

The easiest way to make sure you have received the payment is by checking your bank account balance through netbanking, mobile banking apps, ATM transactions, or passbook updates.

Visit The Annapurna Portal

The state government has also launched the official portal of this scheme, where the beneficiaries can ensure the status of the payment as well as track the application.

Verify Aadhaar-Bank Linking

Since this is a DBT-based scheme, beneficiaries can ensure that their Aadhaar number is linked correctly to their respective bank account.

This initiative aims to financially empower women who rely on informal or low-income sources. This assistance is expected to help the beneficiaries manage daily household expenses, healthcare costs, education-related spending, and expenses towards other essential needs. The scheme provides direct financial support to women in order to improve their decision-making ability in the household as well as provide security to vulnerable families.

The scheme is reportedly focusing on women belonging to low-income and economically weaker sections of society. Though a detailed eligibility criterion has not yet been released, applicants are required to provide their identity proof, Aadhaar linkage, residence documents, and bank account details for enrolment under the new scheme.