Annapurna Bhandar Yojana: When is the August ₹3,000 payment likely to arrive?

When will the August 2026 instalment of the Annapurna Bhandar scheme be credited? As beneficiaries await this month's payment, many are eager to know the expected credit date and how to check their status.

The Annapurna Yojana replaces the TMC government's Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, under which women from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households received ₹1,200 per month, and women from other categories received ₹1,000.

When will the beneficiary's money be this month?

Annapurna Bhandar's monthly money for August 2026 is expected to be credited into verified bank accounts in the first week of August

How much money will beneficiaries receive?

Beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 every month as financial assistance.

Annapurna Yojana, one of the key poll promises of the BJP in this year's West Bengal assembly elections, will replace the previous TMC government's 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme, under which beneficiaries received a maximum of ₹1,500 per month.

How to check credit status:

To check your Annapurna Bhandar (formerly Lakshmir Bhandar) credit status, log in to the state's Social Security Portal and select "Track Applicant Status" using your Application ID, Aadhaar number, or registered mobile number.

You can also verify direct credits in your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Annapurna Bhandar Yojana helpline number and email id

1800-345-5555

1800-345-5505.

These two numbers are being circulated as helplines. But verify them on the official portal before calling. You can also visit your nearest BDO or SDO office for help.

Social Welfare Department Helpline: 1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)

CM Connect Grievance Cell: 1971 or 1800-3456-851

Duare Sarkar General Helpline: 033-22143526

Nodal Department Desk Line: 033-23341563

State-Wide Support WhatsApp: 82820 82820

Email helpline contacts: contact@annapurnabhandarwb.com

duaresarkar@gmail.com or

The nodal office at secy.wcdsw@gmail.com

Possible reasons why you have not received payment:

• DBT may not be activated: Your bank account may not be linked to your Aadhaar number, or Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) may not be activated.
• Wrong name in the application form: The name on your application may not match the name on your Aadhaar card or bank passbook. If there is any mismatch, get it corrected as soon as possible
• Multiple applicants using the same mobile number: Using the same mobile number for multiple family members can delay payment. Each applicant must provide a unique bank account number and mobile number in the application form.
• Confusion regarding the active account: If you have multiple bank accounts, it may not be clear which one has Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) enabled. Make sure the bank account mentioned in your application form is active and has DBT enabled.
• Rules for government employee or pensioner: The applicant or any member of the applicant's family must not be a permanent government employee or a government pensioner.

• Rules for taxpayers: The applicant or any family member must not be an income taxpayer. If either the applicant or a family member pays income tax, the applicant will not be eligible for benefits under the Annapurna Bhandar scheme
• Fake caste certificate: Submitting a fake caste certificate (SC/ST) or a forged disability certificate can lead to the rejection of your application
• Verification process incomplete: You will not receive the payment until the authorities complete the door-to-door verification of your application and supporting documents.