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Lakshmir Bhandar Wb — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether you qualify for West Bengal's Lakshmir Bhandar monthly transfer of Rs 1,000 (SC/ST) or Rs 500 (general) for women family heads aged 25-60.

* Benefits subject to revision by state govt. Verify at official portal before applying.
Last verified: June 2026 | Source: socialregistry.wb.gov.in

1. Eligibility Questionnaire

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar (Lakshmir Bhandar) eligibility criteria?

To qualify for the Annapurna Bhandar scheme (which replaced Lakshmir Bhandar on June 1, 2026), you must be a woman resident of West Bengal aged between 25 and 60. You must not hold any permanent government employment (including pensions) and must not be an income tax payer.

How to apply for the Annapurna Bhandar scheme in 2026?

You can apply online through the official West Bengal Social Registry portal (socialregistry.wb.gov.in) or offline during Duare Sarkar camps. The current registration drive runs from May 27, 2026, to August 25, 2026. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries are migrated automatically. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

What is the monthly amount under the Annapurna Bhandar scheme?

Under the newly launched Annapurna Bhandar scheme (effective June 1, 2026), all eligible women receive a flat financial assistance of ₹3,000 per month (totaling ₹36,000 per year) directly in their bank accounts via DBT, replacing the previous category-based Lakshmir Bhandar rates (₹1,500/₹1,700).

What are the documents required for Annapurna Bhandar registration?

The required documents include: 1. Swasthya Sathi Card. 2. Aadhaar Card. 3. Category Certificate (SC/ST certificate if applicable, though the monthly benefit is now a flat ₹3,000). 4. Active Bank Account in the applicant's name. 5. Recent passport-sized photograph. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This calculator checks your eligibility for West Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar Scheme (which replaced the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme on June 1, 2026), providing enhanced monthly financial assistance to eligible women.

How to Use It

  1. Personal Information: Enter your age, gender, and category (SC/ST/General/OBC).
  2. Residency & Cards: Declare if you are a West Bengal resident and if you have a Swasthya Sathi card.
  3. Exclusion Check: Declare if you are an income tax payer, government employee, or have a bank account in your own name.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • The Transition: Effective June 1, 2026, the West Bengal government replaced Lakshmir Bhandar with the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, raising the monthly allowance to a flat ₹3,000 for all eligible women.
  • The Rules: Women aged 25 to 60, who are West Bengal residents and not government employees or income tax payers, are eligible.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

A 30-year-old female resident of Kolkata who belongs to the General category and has a bank account in her own name applies for the scheme.

  • Eligibility Verdict: Eligible (Meets age, gender, residency, and non-taxpayer conditions).
  • Monthly Benefit: ₹3,000 per month (under the new Annapurna Bhandar scheme, migrating from previous Lakshmir Bhandar).
  • Annual Benefit Total: ₹36,000 per year in direct bank transfer.

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