Annapurna Yojana INR 3,000 Payout: How To Check Payment Status
West Bengal government disbursed INR 3,000 September Annapurna Yojana payouts to 1.58 crore beneficiaries. Addressing a programme in Salt Lake, Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that PM Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 will annually be observed as 'Annapurna Divas'. Scroll below to know more.
The West Bengal government has disbursed the September tranche of INR 3,000 under the Annapurna Yojana to 1.58 crore eligible beneficiaries, expanding coverage by nearly 10 lakh recipients compared to August.
Payout Highlights and Observance
Disbursed on September 17, the direct benefit transfer reaches women aged 25 to 60 covered under the state scheme, reports Livemint. Addressing a programme in Salt Lake, Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that PM Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 will annually be observed as "Annapurna Divas", marking the anniversary of the scheme's core monthly assistance structure. Annapurna Yojana Payout: 1.58 Crore Women in West Bengal To Receive INR 3,000 on PM Narendra Modi's Birthday.
Beneficiary count progression reflects steady expansion:
- June: 28 lakh recipients
- July: 1.19 crore recipients
- August: 1.48 crore recipients
- September: 1.58 crore recipients
Updated Eligibility Criteria
Under guidelines announced by the state administration:
- Income Caps: Women earning over INR 10,000 monthly or belonging to households with annual family income exceeding INR 12 lakh are ineligible.
- Concurrent Benefits: Beneficiaries receiving disability allowance or PM-Kisan assistance remain eligible, provided income norms are met.
- Rural Relaxations: Rural housing criteria (having more than three rooms) or land holding exceeding 50 decimals do not automatically disqualify applicants. Officials noted priority processing for verified compliant profiles.
How To Check Annapurna Yojana Payment Status
Beneficiaries can verify credit status via the following steps:
- State Social Security Portal: Log in to the official state social security portal.
- Track Status: Navigate to "Track Applicant Status."
- Credentials Entry: Enter your Application ID, Aadhaar number, or registered mobile number.
- Bank Verification: Alternatively, check direct credit records via your Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, mobile banking app, or SMS alerts. Nandigram By-Election 2026: BJP Fields Suvendu Adhikari’s Slain Aide’s Mother Hasirani Rath (Video).
Background and Context
Formulated from welfare commitments for women aged 25 to 60, the Annapurna Yojana mechanism provides direct financial support routed through Aadhaar-seeded accounts. Beneficiaries encountering delays are advised to confirm Aadhaar-bank mapper active status with their respective financial institutions or review portal status flags.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 17, 2026 07:59 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).