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Annapurna Bhandar Yojana
Food & Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal
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Annapurna Bhandar Yojana

Food & Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal

A food security and welfare initiative ensuring subsidised food grains and direct benefit transfer to eligible families of West Bengal. Apply online — there is no application fee.

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About the scheme

Food security for every eligible West Bengal family

The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is a flagship welfare initiative of the Government of West Bengal providing food security coverage to economically vulnerable families through subsidised food grains and Direct Benefit Transfer.

Subsidised Food Grains

Monthly allocation from nearest ration shop

Direct Benefit Transfer

Cash credit to Aadhaar-linked bank account

Health Linkage

Coverage under Swasthya Sathi scheme

Single Application

One form covers the entire family

Scheme Highlights

Launched by
Govt. of West Bengal
Nodal Dept
Food & Supplies Dept.
Target
BPL / EWS / SC / ST families
Benefit
Food grains + DBT credit
Mode
Aadhaar-linked DBT
Verification
Duare Sarkar / BDO Office
Helpline
1967 (Toll-free)
Official Portal
wbpds.wb.gov.in

Related Welfare Schemes of West Bengal

Other welfare schemes available to West Bengal citizens. Apply via the respective official portals.

Lakshmir Bhandar

Monthly cash assistance for female heads of household

Swasthya Sathi

Health insurance up to ₹5 lakh per family per year

Krishak Bandhu

Annual crop support for farmer families

Duare Sarkar

Doorstep camps across all 341 blocks of West Bengal

Banglar Awas Yojana

Priority housing allocation

Kanyashree

Education support for girl children

Quick Eligibility Summary

✓ You May Qualify
  • Annual family income below ₹1.5 lakh
  • Resident of West Bengal
  • Valid Aadhaar for HOF
  • No 4-wheeler owned by family
  • Not a government employee
  • Has Digital Ration Card or applied
✕ You Don't Qualify
  • Income tax payer in family
  • Owns motorised 4-wheeler
  • House with 3+ pucca rooms (in some cases)
  • Government employee / pensioner > ₹10k
  • Holds constitutional post
Documents Needed
  • Aadhaar card of all members
  • Voter ID (EPIC)
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
  • Income certificate
  • Recent passport photograph
Start Your Application — Free →

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Free 6-question checker

2

Fill Application

8-step guided form in your language

3

Download PDF Receipt

Instant — no fees, no charges

4

Submit at Govt. Office

Take printed form + documents to BDO or Duare Sarkar camp

Need help? Call the West Bengal Food & Supplies toll-free helpline 1967, or visit your nearest BDO office, Panchayat office, or the official portal wbpds.wb.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana application is completely free. No fee is collected from applicants at any stage of the process.