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Annapurna Bhandar
অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 for eligible women in West Bengal.
Ayushman Bharat & Health Schemes
আয়ুষ্মান ভারত ও স্বাস্থ্য প্রকল্প
Health-cover schemes for eligible families in West Bengal, including Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Swasthya Sathi. These are two separate schemes with their own dedicated guides.
Yuva Shakti
যুব শক্তি, যুবশ্রী ও যুব সাথী
Monthly financial assistance schemes for unemployed youth of West Bengal, including Yuvashree (Employment Bank) and Banglar Yuba Sathi.
Ration & Food Schemes
খাদ্য সাথী ও রেশন ব্যবস্থা
Provide food security to eligible residents of West Bengal through the Public Distribution System (PDS), ration cards, and food grain distribution schemes.
Scholarships
স্কলারশিপ ও শিক্ষাবৃত্তি
Educational grants, merit scholarships, and financial assistance for school, college, and university students in West Bengal.
Pension Schemes
জয় বাংলা ও সামাজিক পেনশন
Monthly social security financial support for elderly citizens, widows, disabled persons, and indigenous communities in West Bengal.
Latest Scheme Updates
Important announcements regarding verification deadlines, portal updates, and disbursements.
Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar) Notification No. 2411-WCD/O/AB-4/2026 Issued
Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare notifies ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance via DBT for eligible women in West Bengal.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM V4.0) Verification Deadline Extended
Higher Education Department extends HOI verification for college and university students to ensure no meritorious candidate misses sanction.
West Bengal Becomes 36th State/UT to Implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
National Health Authority and Government of West Bengal sign the implementation MoU, extending cashless health cover up to ₹5 lakh per eligible family per year to the state.
Kanyashree K2 One-time Grant (₹25,000) Processing Cleared for FY 2025-26 Batch
Over 3.4 Lakh 18-year-old girl students across West Bengal schools receive ₹25,000 credited directly into Aadhaar-linked accounts.
Yuvashree (Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa) Employment Bank Assistance Active
Labour Department, Govt of West Bengal provides ₹1,500 monthly financial assistance via DBT for eligible registered unemployed youth.
Banglar Yuba Sathi Online Applications Closed
Youth Services & Sports Department, Govt of West Bengal closed online applications for Banglar Yuba Sathi (₹1,500/month) on 26 February 2026, 12:00 midnight. Application Status check remains available.
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Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar)
অন্নপূর্ণা যোজনা (অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার)
Provide eligible women in West Bengal with monthly financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for economic empowerment.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) — West Bengal
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY after the National Health Authority and Government of West Bengal signed the implementation MoU on 8 June 2026, offering eligible families cashless health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year.
Swasthya Sathi — West Bengal
Swasthya Sathi is a Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal scheme launched on 30 December 2016 (rolled out February 2017), offering cashless health protection of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year through empanelled hospitals.
Yuvashree (Earlier known as Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa)
Provide financial assistance to eligible unemployed youth registered with the Employment Bank while helping improve their employability and skill development.
Banglar Yuba Sathi
Banglar Yuba Sathi provides ₹1,500/month financial assistance to unemployed youth of West Bengal aged 21–40 years, paid via Aadhaar-based DBT until employment or a maximum of 5 years, whichever is earlier. Online applications are currently closed.
Khadya Sathi
খাদ্য সাথী — Food for All
Khadya Sathi is West Bengal's flagship food-security programme launched on 27 January 2016 by the Department of Food & Supplies to provide food security and nutritional support to eligible residents through Digital Ration Cards across AAY, PHH, SPHH, RKSY-I, and RKSY-II categories.
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