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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
₹5,000 in two instalments for the first child; ₹6,000 for a second child if she is a girl
For: Pregnant women and mothers of newborns
See eligibility and documents
Lakshmir Bhandar / Annapurna Bhandar
State schemeGovernment of West Bengal
Check before you apply. News reports say Lakshmir Bhandar was replaced by Annapurna Bhandar from June 2026, with ₹3,000 a month. We could not confirm this on an official source. Check with your block or municipal office.
Monthly cash transfer to women by direct bank transfer; the amount has changed, so check the current figure.
Who it is for
Women aged 25 to 60 living in West Bengal.
Basic eligibility
- Resident of West Bengal.
- Not in a permanent government job or drawing a government pension.
- Not an income tax payer.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Swasthya Sathi card
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account passbook
How to apply
Apply online or at the block (BDO) or municipal office when applications are open.
Official source: socialregistry.wb.gov.in
Always confirm eligibility, benefits, documents, deadlines and how to apply on the official source before you act. We do not guarantee approval of any application. This page was last reviewed in November 2026; amounts and rules may have changed since.
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