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West Bengal · Women / Direct CashAlso known as: Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme · Lakshmir Bhandar Yojana · Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme West Bengal · लक्ष्मीर भंडार योजना
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| Scheme | Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme (West Bengal) |
|---|---|
| For | Women / Direct Cash |
| Where | West Bengal |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹12,000 |
| Department | West Bengal Women & Child Development Dept. |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-27 |
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Women aged 25–60 living in West Bengal. Enrolled in Swasthya Sathi (the family health card). Not a permanent government employee or pensioner.
Replaced by Annapurna Bhandar (₹3,000/month) from June 2026. Earlier: ₹1,000/month for SC/ST women household heads; ₹500/month for General/OBC women household heads; aged 25–60; no income bar — over 2 crore women benefited across WB (about ₹12,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID (West Bengal), Ration Card, Bank Account (woman's name, Aadhaar-linked), SC/ST Caste Certificate (for ₹1,000 slab), Passport Photo.
Apply online on the official website: https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/scheme/detail/lakshmir-bhandar-scheme_lbs-wb.html
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Official link last checked: 2026-10-27