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Lakshmir Bhandar
Who Can Apply:
Women aged 25-60 who are the head of their household in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,000 to General category female heads of households
•Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs. 1,200 to SC/ST category female heads of households
Updated: July 2026
Annapurna Bhandar
Who Can Apply:
Women residents of West Bengal aged between 25 and 60 years
Key Benefits:
•Monthly financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account
•Helps cover essential household needs like groceries, medicine, and children's education
Updated: July 2026
Old Age Pension
Who Can Apply:
BPL seniors aged 60+ not covered by Jai Bangla
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
•No beneficiary contribution required
Updated: July 2026
Widow Pension
Who Can Apply:
Destitute widows in WB with no income
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
Updated: June 2026
Manabik Pension
Who Can Apply:
Persons with 40%+ disability in WB
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 via DBT
•No age restriction for disabled persons
Updated: July 2026
Kanyashree Prakalpa
Who Can Apply:
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB
Key Benefits:
•K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18
•K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)
Updated: July 2026
Rupashree Prakalpa
Who Can Apply:
Brides aged 18+ from families with income < Rs. 1.5L/year
Key Benefits:
•One-time financial grant of Rs. 25,000 for marriage expenses
•Credited to the bride's bank account
Updated: June 2026
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Who Can Apply:
Parents of minor girl children seeking savings account linkages
Key Benefits:
•Socio-educational campaigns to promote girls' education
•Linked to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for high-yield girl education savings account
Updated: July 2026
Old Age Pension for Transgender Persons
Who Can Apply:
Transgender individuals in WB aged 60+ without stable income sources
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension allowance of Rs. 1,000 transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
Updated: July 2026
Old Age Pension to Sex Workers
Who Can Apply:
Retired female sex workers in WB aged 60+ requiring social security supports
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension support of Rs. 1,000 credited to savings bank accounts for lifetime sustenance
Updated: July 2026
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BSY/BMSSY)
Who Can Apply:
Parents of minor girl children seeking savings account linkages
Key Benefits:
•Socio-educational campaigns to promote girls' education
•Linked to Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for high-yield girl education savings account
Updated: July 2026