Question 1

Is Annapurna Check an official government website?

Accepted Answer

No. Annapurna Check is an independent information website about West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana / Annapurna Bhandar. We are not affiliated with the Government of West Bengal and we do not operate the scheme. Official application and status services are on the West Bengal Social Registry citizen portal at socialregistry.wb.gov.in/citizen/.

Question 2

Should I share my Aadhaar or OTP with Annapurna Check?

Accepted Answer

No. Do not enter Aadhaar, OTP, bank account numbers, or UPI PIN on Annapurna Check or any unofficial “status check” page. OTP should be typed only on the official government portal during your own login. We never ask for these details and we cannot retrieve your status without them—because we have no government database access.

Question 3

How do I check Annapurna Bhandar status in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Open the official citizen portal https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in/citizen/, log in with your registered mobile number, complete OTP on that site, and open your application or beneficiary section. Status wording may vary (for example Under Processing vs Under Verification).

Question 4

What is the monthly amount under Annapurna Yojana?

Accepted Answer

Based on the May 2026 notification widely reported, eligible women may receive Rs 3,000 per month. Confirm benefit details in official scheme communications if updated.

Question 5

Who is eligible to apply?

Accepted Answer

Published rules from May 2026 describe women aged 25–60 who are West Bengal residents, who are not permanent government employees or pensioners, and who are not income-tax payers. Additional conditions may apply on the live form—always read official declarations.

Question 6

Does “Approved” mean payment is already in my bank?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Approval reflects eligibility in the application workflow. Payment is separate through DBT and can show Processing, Credited, or Failed even after approval.

Question 7

What is DBT?

Accepted Answer

DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) means the government sends scheme money electronically to your linked bank account instead of cash at an office. Failures can happen if the bank rejects the transfer or Aadhaar seeding is incorrect.

Question 8

When will the next payment date be?

Accepted Answer

Annapurna Check does not publish fixed future payment dates because schedules must come from official announcements and your portal payment history. Avoid websites that claim secret calendars.

Question 9

What is the helpline number for Annapurna Yojana?

Accepted Answer

News reports widely cite 8282082820 and email asap@wb.gov.in (Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM). Verify these on an official government notice before calling, because fake helplines appear during popular schemes.

Question 10

My application shows rejected. Can I appeal through Annapurna Check?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not process government appeals or reversals. Log in to read any rejection hint, fix eligibility or bank issues if possible, and follow whatever re-application or correction options the official portal provides. We do not invent appeal steps not clearly published by the government.

Question 11

Can I find my name on a public beneficiary list here?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not host a searchable beneficiary database. Confirm inclusion through your own official portal login or any list genuinely published on government channels.

Question 12

Why does my friend’s status wording differ from mine?

Accepted Answer

Portals often show slightly different labels by language, update batch, or module version. Compare the underlying stage—submitted, in review, approved, rejected, payment processing, credited, or failed.

Question 13

Is online application open?

Accepted Answer

Notifications around June 2026 indicated online applications from about 1 June 2026 via the Social Registry portal. Check the live site for current open/close messages.

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