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West Bengal Launches 'Annapurna Yojana' for Direct Benefit Transfer
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🗓 28 Jun 2026, 08:01 PM
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The West Bengal government has initiated the 'Annapurna Yojana', a new scheme aimed at providing financial assistance directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
The state of West Bengal has officially launched the 'Annapurna Yojana'. This new initiative is designed to directly transfer financial aid to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
The scheme aims to streamline the delivery of government support, ensuring that funds reach the intended recipients efficiently. The direct benefit transfer (DBT) approach is expected to enhance transparency and reduce leakages.
Under the 'Annapurna Yojana', beneficiaries will receive a sum of ₹3,000 directly into their bank accounts. The specifics of eligibility criteria and the full operational details of the scheme are being rolled out by the state government.
The scheme aims to streamline the delivery of government support, ensuring that funds reach the intended recipients efficiently. The direct benefit transfer (DBT) approach is expected to enhance transparency and reduce leakages.
Under the 'Annapurna Yojana', beneficiaries will receive a sum of ₹3,000 directly into their bank accounts. The specifics of eligibility criteria and the full operational details of the scheme are being rolled out by the state government.