Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana — Rs 1,000-1,200/month for women in West Bengal (2026)

• West Bengal domicile, woman aged 25-60
• Family income < Rs 5 lakh/year
• Aadhaar + bank account
• Not eligible if she or family member has regular salaried govt job

Rs 1,000/month (general category) or Rs 1,200/month (SC/ST). DBT to woman's bank account.

1. Apply at Duare Sarkar camp (Govt at Doorstep) — Held quarterly across WB.
2. Submit Aadhaar + bank passbook + ration card — Self-declaration of income.
3. Block office verifies — 30 days.
4. Monthly DBT begins — Rs 1,000-1,200 credited 7th-15th of month.

• Aadhaar
• WB ration card
• Bank passbook
• Caste certificate (SC/ST)

First credit: 60-90 days from approval.

• Official portal: lakshmibhandar.wb.gov.in
• Helpline: WB WCD: 1098

• Income > Rs 5L — disqualifies; submit current income cert.
• Ration card not WB — domicile required.
• Bank Aadhaar de-linked — DBT bounces.
• Govt job in family — disqualifies.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.