The West Bengal government has approved the rollout of the Annapurna Yojana, providing women with a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000.
This 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.
The Annapurna Yojana aims to provide monthly financial support to women beneficiaries, with further details regarding its implementation awaited.
The proposed scheme is being compared to existing welfare programmes, with reports suggesting it may focus on providing monthly financial assistance to women.
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.
Home Minister Amit Shah had announced that women in West Bengal would receive ₹3,000 per month if the BJP came to power in the state, along with other key poll promises.
