West Bengal Chief Ministeron Saturday said the first phase of fund transfers under the ” would begin from June 3, with eligible women beneficiaries receiving ₹3,000 directly in their bank accounts. Here all you need to know
Who can apply?
- Women, aged between 25 and 60 years,
- not permanent government employees receiving salaries or pensions
- not paying income tax
When money will arrive and how to track it?
The scheme will take effect from June 3.
The assistance amount will be credited through the Direct Benefit Transfer system to the Aadhaar card-linked bank account in the name of the beneficiary, it added.
How to apply for the scheme?
The government has released a 12 page form, it needs to be filled by the appicant at verified by officials before enrolment
The chief minister earlier informed said, “This process will continue for 90 days starting June 1. The work will be carried out across every municipality through both online and offline modes. It will be conducted ward by ward, with MLAs also extending their cooperation. Beneficiaries will receive funds under the Annapurna Yojana only after completing the enrolment process.”
Unable to fill up form: here’s what to do?
Shuvendu Adhikari also said, “Those who are unable to fill out the form either online or offline need not worry. The BJP will organise public welfare camps in different areas on June 15, 16 and 17 to assist people. Anyone who is still unable to complete the process will be provided help there.”
Documents required for Annapurna Bhandar application
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Residence proof
- Bank account statement/ passbook
- Passport-size photographs
How to check Annapurna Bhandar application status?
These are the ways to check the status of the Annapurna Bhandar application form:
- Online: Visit the scheme’s official portal, click on ‘Track Application’ and enter the ‘Application Reference Number’.
- Offline: Visit the local block or municipal office and provide the acknowledgement receipt.
Criticism around application forms
The 12-page application form, which requires women to provide detailed information about every family member, has drawn criticism from several quarters, with some alleging that excessive documentation could exclude genuine beneficiaries.
Adhikari said beneficiaries need not be worried as state government officials would visit households to help them fill the application forms for the scheme
“There is no need to be worried. Our officials will go door-to-door and help women fill the forms. Do not pay heed to any rumours. We want only genuine beneficiaries to receive the benefits of the scheme,” Adhikari said, addressing a programme of the health department in Kolkata.