West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana to Provide Monthly Support for Women
West Bengal CM Suvendu to launch Annapurna Yojana on June 3
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will launch the Annapurna Yojana on June 3, offering women beneficiaries ₹3,000 monthly. This program replaces the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme, which provided up to ₹1,500. The launch will include virtual participation from beneficiaries across the state.
- 01The Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 per month to women beneficiaries.
- 02This scheme replaces the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' which offered a maximum of ₹1,500.
- 03The launch event will take place on June 3, with virtual participation from beneficiaries at block and municipal levels.
- 04100 beneficiaries from each block and municipality will receive sanction letters on the launch day.
- 05The program is part of the BJP's election manifesto promises in West Bengal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is set to inaugurate the Annapurna Yojana on June 3, a significant welfare initiative aimed at supporting women in the state. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, a substantial increase compared to the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme which provided a maximum of ₹1,500 per month. The launch will be conducted virtually, allowing beneficiaries to participate from various block and municipal venues across West Bengal. District administrations have been instructed to ensure smooth execution of the program, with district magistrates overseeing the arrangements. On the day of the launch, 100 beneficiaries from each block and municipality, including the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, will receive their sanction letters, which are to be identified by Sub-Divisional Officers and Block Development Officers, subject to final approval from local authorities. This initiative is a key component of the BJP's election promises, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing women's welfare in the state.
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The Annapurna Yojana is expected to provide significant financial support to women in West Bengal, enhancing their economic stability.
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