West Bengal's Annapurna Scheme to Provide ₹3,000 Monthly to Women
Suvendu Adhikari launches Annapurna Scheme, women to get Rs 3,000

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched the Annapurna Scheme, which will provide ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance to women. This initiative aims to ensure economic independence and replace the previous Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, targeting eligible beneficiaries while maintaining a clean beneficiary list.
- 01The Annapurna Scheme offers ₹3,000 monthly to women, aimed at promoting economic independence.
- 02The scheme replaces the Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, which provided lower amounts to women from various categories.
- 03Approximately 30 lakh individuals currently receiving state benefits are not registered under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- 04Application forms will collect family data to ensure accurate beneficiary identification.
- 05The initiative is part of the BJP's promises outlined in their 'Sankalp Patra'.
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On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the Annapurna Scheme, which aims to provide ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance to women, promoting their economic independence. This scheme is a fulfillment of the promises made in the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' and replaces the previous Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme, which offered lower amounts to women from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households. Adhikari highlighted that around 30 lakh people currently receiving state benefits have not applied under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), emphasizing that this scheme is intended for eligible Indian citizens only. The application process will ensure a 'clean and accurate' beneficiary list by collecting detailed information about applicants and their families, which is crucial for implementing additional welfare programs. The initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that financial assistance reaches those who truly need it.
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The Annapurna Scheme aims to enhance the economic status of women in West Bengal by providing direct financial support.
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