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West Bengal's Chief Minister Reveals 30 Lakh Ineligible Beneficiaries in Women's Cash Transfer Scheme
30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC govt's direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu Adhikari
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that approximately 30 lakh beneficiaries of the previous TMC government's 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme are ineligible. The new 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible women, with a verification process to ensure only qualified beneficiaries receive aid.
- 01Approximately 30 lakh beneficiaries of the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme are ineligible due to being non-Indians or having names deleted from the voter list.
- 02The new 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme will provide Rs 3,000 per month to eligible women, replacing the previous scheme.
- 03The verification process will be managed by the Women and Child Welfare Minister's department and involves multiple government officials.
- 04The enrollment process for the new scheme will last 90 days, with both online and offline options available.
- 05Women will benefit from free travel on state buses starting Monday, with an identity card for future use.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari revealed that around 30 lakh beneficiaries of the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme, which provided financial assistance to women, are ineligible due to reasons such as being non-Indians or having their names removed from the voter list. To address this, the BJP government is introducing the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, which will offer Rs 3,000 per month to eligible women. Adhikari stated that the verification process will ensure that only qualified beneficiaries receive assistance, with the Women and Child Welfare Minister Agnimitra Paul overseeing the enrollment. The enrollment period for the new scheme will last 90 days starting from June 1, and will include both online and offline application methods. During this transition, those still receiving benefits from 'Lakshmir Bhandar' will continue to do so until their enrollment in 'Annapurna Bhandar' is complete. Additionally, women will soon have free travel on state buses, and the state is set to implement the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme, with enrollment expected to begin in July.
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The introduction of the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme aims to ensure that financial assistance is provided only to eligible women, potentially increasing the efficiency of welfare programs in West Bengal.
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