People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Annapurna Yojana

The scheme “Annapurna Yojana” implemented by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide assured monthly financial assistance to eligible women residing in the state for their empowerment and socio-economic upliftment. Under the scheme, el

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Annapurna Yojana
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of West Bengal
States and UTsWest Bengal
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsWomen Empowerment, Financial Assistance, Women Welfare, DBT

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