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According to the proposed ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ (2026) scheme in West Bengal, there is no specific age limit for providing a monthly allowance of ₹3,000 to all women in the state.
This is in contrast to the existing Lakshmi Bhandar, where eligibility is limited to 25-60 years.Significant features of the proposed Annapurna Bhandar (2026 election promise):Target group: All women residents of West Bengal.Age requirement: No specific age limit was specified in the initial announcement.Proposed benefit: ₹3,000 per month.
Status: A proposed scheme by the BJP, subject to forming a government, intended to replace or improve the TMC’s existing Lakshmi Bhandar scheme.
Differences from existing schemes: Unlike the Lakshmi Bhandar (25-60 years) and the central government’s Annapurna scheme (65+ years), this proposal offers a wider range of financial assistance.
: Beginning in May 2026, this is a proposed selection scheme, and the formal application process and eligibility criteria will be finalized by the new government.
Eligiblelity criteria
Candidate must be indian citizen districts across west bengal .
Age. Minimum 25 to maximum 65years+ old
Aplication details /process
aplication mode online and offline
documents required
1 Adhar Card
2 Income Cirtificate
3 Bank passbook
4 pasport size photo
5 mobile number