Annapurna Bhandar Status Check: A Simple Guide for West Bengal Women

Independent step by step help for Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar): status check, apply, eligibility and payments

Rs 3,000per month by DBT
25 to 60age of eligible women
Aadhaar-linkedbank account in her name

This Annapurna Bhandar status check guide shows you, step by step, how to see where your application stands. The official name of the scheme is Annapurna Yojana. Most people call it Annapurna Bhandar, so we use both names on this site. It gives Rs 3,000 every month to each eligible woman in West Bengal.

We are a free help site. We are not the government. You can do an Annapurna Bhandar online status check only on the official portal or at a government office. Read slowly, keep your phone close, and follow the numbered steps below.

Quick answer: Annapurna Bhandar status check in 2026

Where: the official application portal, socialregistry.wb.gov.in, which is listed on the West Bengal government scheme page.
What you need: your registered mobile number or your application reference number. News reports say the portal asks for a captcha code or an OTP (a one time password sent by SMS).
Benefit: Rs 3,000 a month, paid by DBT into your own Aadhaar-linked bank account. DBT means Direct Benefit Transfer, so the money goes straight to your bank.
Cost: checking your status is free. Never pay an agent.
No internet? Ask at your BDO office, SDO office or KMC ward office.

What is Annapurna Yojana and who runs it

Annapurna Yojana is a West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar scheme for women. It is run by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. The scheme came into effect on 1 June 2026, as per the official notification.

Each eligible woman gets Rs 3,000 per month. The money is sent by DBT into a bank account in her own name that is linked to Aadhaar. You can read who qualifies on our eligibility guide.

Many women who were getting Lakshmir Bhandar have been moved to Annapurna Yojana. If that is you, see our page on moving from Lakshmir Bhandar to Annapurna.

How to check Annapurna Bhandar status online, step by step

Here is how to check Annapurna Bhandar status on your phone. You can open the Annapurna Bhandar status check portal in any phone browser. Screens and button names on the portal can change, so look for words that match the steps below.

Open your phone browser and go to the official portal: socialregistry.wb.gov.in. Check the address bar carefully. It should end in wb.gov.in.
Look for an option to track or check your applicant status. News reports describe it as a "Track Applicant Status" type option. The exact words may be different.
Type your registered mobile number, or your application reference number if you have it.
Type the captcha code shown on the screen, or the OTP sent to your phone, if the portal asks for it.
Tap the button to search or submit.
Read your status. Take a screenshot or write it down with the date.

If the page does not load, wait and try again later. The portal can be slow when many people use it at once. For more help with the mobile number method, read our status check by mobile number guide. To learn which website is real, see our official portal guide.

What happens to your application after you apply

Your application status shows where your form is in the official process. The government notification lists these steps:

Authorised government officials enquire into each application. This is the checking stage.
The BDO (Block Development Officer, for rural areas) or the SDO (Sub-Divisional Officer, for urban areas) recommends eligible applicants online to the District Magistrate. In KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation) areas, KMC officers do this.
The District Magistrate sanctions, or approves, cases in the districts. The Commissioner, KMC, sanctions cases in KMC areas.
Enquiry reports for sanctioned cases are uploaded to the portal.

So an Annapurna Bhandar application status check tells you roughly which of these steps your form has reached. Our verification status page explains the checking stage in more detail.

Understanding your Annapurna Bhandar status result

The exact status words on the portal are not published on the official scheme page, and they can change. Use this table as a simple guide to what you might see and what to do.

What the result tells you	What it likely means	What you can do
Your form is still being checked	Officials have not finished the enquiry yet	Wait, keep your phone on, and check again after some days
Your form was recommended or sanctioned	It has passed the office checks	Make sure your bank account is linked to Aadhaar
Your form was not accepted	Something did not match or a rule was not met	Visit your BDO, SDO or KMC ward office and ask why
No record found	Wrong number typed, or form not entered yet	Check the number, then ask at the office where you applied

If your details are wrong, read our correction guide. No online correction process is described on the official pages, so the office is your best place to start.

Payment status: when will the money come

Many women ask "taka kobe dhukbe", which means "when will the money come". There is no fixed monthly payment date on the official pages. Here is what has been reported in the news:

As reported, the first payment was made on 3 June 2026 to over 28 lakh women.
As reported, the second instalment came around 1 July 2026, to more than 1.2 crore women.
As reported, about 1.5 crore women were getting the fourth instalment in mid-September 2026.

To see if money reached you, check your bank passbook or ask your bank. Our payment status guide explains more.

Annapurna Bhandar status check without the internet

You do not need a smartphone for an Annapurna Bhandar status check in West Bengal. Government offices near you can help. You can get help in person.

Take your EPIC (Voter ID card), Aadhaar card and the mobile number you gave on the form.
Go to your BDO office if you live in a village area, or your SDO office if you live in a town.
If you live in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area, go to your KMC ward office.
Ask the staff to do an Annapurna Bhandar check status search for you.

News reports also mention help camps called Janakalyan Shibir, where people can get help with status checks and Aadhaar bank seeding. Seeding means linking your Aadhaar to your bank account. Reports also mention beneficiary lists shown at block, panchayat and ward level.

Stay safe while you check your status

This site is not the official website and is not run by the government.
Never share OTPs, Aadhaar or bank details with callers or agents.
Apply and check status only on the official portal or at government offices.
The form is free. Never pay anyone for it.
There is no dedicated scheme helpline or toll-free number on the official pages. Be careful of anyone giving you a "helpline" number. Read our helpline page to know where to get real help.

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Common questions

How do I do an Annapurna Bhandar status check online?

Go to the official portal, socialregistry.wb.gov.in. Look for the option to track your applicant status. Enter your registered mobile number or application reference number, then the captcha or OTP. Your status will show on the screen.

Is there an Annapurna Bhandar status check government website?

Yes. The official application portal is socialregistry.wb.gov.in, as listed on the West Bengal government scheme page at wb.gov.in. This site you are reading is only a help guide and is not run by the government.

Can I check Annapurna Bhandar status without a smartphone?

Yes. Visit your BDO office, SDO office, or KMC ward office with your Voter ID, Aadhaar card and registered mobile number. Staff there can help you check your status.

My Annapurna Bhandar status shows no record. What should I do?

First, check that you typed the right mobile number or reference number. If it still shows nothing, go to the office where you applied. Your form may not have been entered yet.

How much money does Annapurna Yojana give?

Each eligible woman gets Rs 3,000 per month. The money is paid by DBT into her own Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Is there a fixed date for Annapurna Bhandar payment?

No fixed monthly payment date is published on the official pages. News reports gave dates for some instalments, such as 3 June and around 1 July 2026, but these are not an official schedule. Check your bank passbook to see if money has arrived.