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BJP West Bengal Women’s Scheme • LIVE Since 3 June 2026
Matrishakti Bharosa Card Is Now the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme
₹3,000/Month for Women in West Bengal
মহিলাদের জন্য মাসে ₹৩,০০০ সরাসরি ব্যাংক অ্যাকাউন্টে — এখন অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার প্রকল্প নামে চালু | Eligibility, Documents, Apply Process & Payment Date
✅ Status: Officially Launched — Registration Open | Last Updated: 3 July 2026
📢 Name Update — মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড এখন অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার নামে চালু
During the West Bengal election campaign, the BJP promised a ₹3,000/month scheme for women called the Matrishakti Bharosa Card. After forming the government, the party’s cabinet officially rolled out the promise under a new name, the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, which was announced on 11 May 2026 and came into effect on 3 June 2026. If you were searching for “Matrishakti Bharosa Card,” you’re in the right place: this is the same scheme, the same ₹3,000 benefit, a new official name, and a working registration process. There is no separate Matrishakti portal; everything now runs through the Annapurna Bhandar / Family Level Data Collection Portal.
📋 What’s in This Article — এই লেখায় কী কী আছে
- Scheme Overview — Key Facts at a Glance
- What Is the Matrishakti Bharosa Card / Annapurna Bhandar Scheme?
- Full Timeline — From Manifesto Promise to Launch
- Eligibility — কে পাবেন এই সুবিধা?
- Benefits — ₹3,000/Month DBT Explained
- Documents Required — কী কী কাগজ লাগবে?
- How to Apply Online — আবেদন পদ্ধতি
- Payment Date & Timeline
- Annapurna Bhandar vs Lakshmir Bhandar — What Changed
- Scam Warning — ভুয়া লিঙ্ক থেকে সাবধান
- Action Checklist — Apply Now
- FAQ — All Your Questions Answered
Scheme Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Original Campaign Name | Matrishakti Bharosa Card (মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড) |
| Current Official Name | Annapurna Bhandar Scheme |
| Announced By | BJP Government, West Bengal Cabinet |
| Cabinet Announcement | 11 May 2026 (First Cabinet Meeting, Nabanna) |
| Official Launch Date | 3 June 2026 |
| Monthly Benefit | ₹3,000 (₹36,000/year) |
| Target Group | Eligible women of West Bengal |
| Payment Method | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Registration Portal | Family Level Data Collection Portal (renamed from the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar portal) |
| Application Status | Open — registration live |
| Companion Scheme | Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card (for unemployed youth) |
What Is the Matrishakti Bharosa Card / Annapurna Bhandar Scheme?
The word Matrishakti means “the power of mothers” (মায়ের শক্তি), and Bharosa means “trust” (ভরসা) — the name the BJP used through the 2026 West Bengal election campaign for its flagship women’s welfare promise: ₹3,000 a month, paid directly into a woman’s bank account, no middlemen involved.
After the BJP won the West Bengal Assembly Election and formed the government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the cabinet formally converted this campaign promise into a real, funded government programme and gave it a new operational name: the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme. Functionally, it is the direct successor to the earlier TMC-era Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, with the monthly benefit doubled from ₹1,000–1,500 to a flat ₹3,000 for eligible women.
So if you’ve seen both names floating around Matrishakti Bharosa Card in older articles and news coverage, and Annapurna Bhandar Scheme in recent government notices, they refer to the same ₹3,000/month benefit. The scheme also runs alongside the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card, the companion programme for unemployed youth, together forming the core of the BJP’s welfare push in the state.
🗓️ Full Timeline — From Manifesto Promise to Launch
- 10 April 2026 — BJP releases its election manifesto (Sankalp Patra) in Kolkata; the ₹ 3,000-per-month women’s benefit is introduced as the “Matrishakti Bharosa Card.”
- 23 & 29 April 2026 — West Bengal Assembly elections held in two phases.
- 4 May 2026 — Results declared; BJP wins the majority and ends 15 years of TMC rule.
- 9 May 2026 — Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- 11 May 2026 — First cabinet meeting at Nabanna; the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is officially announced with a confirmed rollout date, alongside free bus travel for women.
- 18 May 2026 — The old Lakshmir Bhandar portal is officially renamed to the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme Portal.
- 3 June 2026 — Scheme officially launches; online registration opens via the Family Level Data Collection Portal.
We will continue to update this timeline as new notifications, payment dates, and eligibility clarifications are released.
Eligibility — কে পাবেন এই সুবিধা?
Based on the cabinet announcement and standard state welfare-scheme criteria, eligible women are expected to include:
- Women aged 18 to 60 years
- Permanent residents of West Bengal
- Women from families below or near the poverty line
- Women who do not already receive a government salary or pension
- Name present on the West Bengal Voter List
- Valid Aadhaar card linked to an active bank account
Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries (around 2.21 crore women statewide) form the base of the new Annapurna Bhandar beneficiary pool, so many women may already be enrolled through that transition. New applicants should register directly through the portal. Full, final eligibility conditions are confirmed at registration. Always check the official portal rather than relying on unofficial lists.
💰 Benefits — ₹3,000/Month DBT Explained
Every eligible woman receives ₹3,000 per month — ₹36,000 per year — তিন হাজার টাকা প্রতি মাসে. The amount is transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system straight into an Aadhaar-linked bank account. There’s no agent, no middleman, and nothing to collect in person from any office.
For a household where the woman is the primary caregiver and family income is modest, an extra ₹3,000 a month is meaningful it can cover groceries, school fees, or give a woman a degree of independent financial control (আর্থিক স্বাধীনতা) she may not have had before.
Beyond the core monthly transfer, BJP’s broader welfare announcements around this scheme have also referenced additional support for specific groups, including one-time assistance for young women completing graduation, financial aid for expectant mothers, infant nutrition support, and access to Mudra loans for self-employment. These components are separate from the core ₹3,000/month DBT and should be confirmed individually as official notifications are released.
Documents Required — কী কী কাগজ লাগবে?
- Aadhaar Card
- West Bengal domicile proof or ration card
- Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked, with IFSC code)
- Age proof (birth certificate or school certificate)
- Passport-size photograph
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Income certificate (where required for eligibility verification)
For a complete step-by-step breakdown with sample formats, see our dedicated Documents for Bharosa Card guide.
How to Apply Online — আবেদন পদ্ধতি
- Visit the official Family Level Data Collection Portal (Annapurna Bhandar Scheme Portal).
- Register or log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Fill in your personal, residence, and bank account details.
- Upload the required documents (see the section above).
- Submit the form and note down your Application Reference Number.
- Track your status anytime using that reference number.
Applications can also be submitted offline through Duare Sarkar camps, block offices, or municipality offices. For the full walkthrough with screenshots, visit our Bharosa Card Status Check guide.
Payment Date & Timeline
The scheme launched on 3 June 2026, with registration processed on a rolling basis. Payment dates for existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries transitioning to Annapurna Bhandar, and for fresh applicants, are released month-to-month by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department. Bookmark this page — we update the confirmed monthly disbursement date here as soon as it’s announced.
Annapurna Bhandar vs Lakshmir Bhandar
| Feature | Lakshmir Bhandar (TMC) | Annapurna Bhandar (BJP) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Amount | ₹500–₹1,000 (₹1,000 for SC/ST) | ₹3,000 flat |
| Governing Party | Trinamool Congress | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Payment Method | DBT | DBT |
| Portal | Original Lakshmir Bhandar Portal | Same portal, renamed & relaunched |
For a deeper historical comparison, read our full breakdown of Annapurna Yojana vs Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme.
🚨 Scam Warning — ভুয়া লিঙ্ক থেকে সাবধান
Whenever a popular welfare scheme launches, scammers move fast — fake websites, WhatsApp forwards, and “agents” charging a registration fee. Remember:
- The official portal is completely free. No registration fee, ever.
- The government will never ask for money to issue your benefit or card.
- Anyone asking for payment to “speed up” your application is running a scam.
- Only apply through the official Family Level Data Collection / Annapurna Bhandar Portal.
✅ Action Checklist — Apply Now
- ☐ Gather Aadhaar, bank passbook, domicile proof, age proof, and photograph
- ☐ Make self-attested photocopies of all documents and keep them in a folder
- ☐ Visit the official Annapurna Bhandar / Family Level Data Collection Portal and register
- ☐ Save your Application Reference Number
- ☐ Bookmark bharosacard.in/bharosa-card-status-check/ to track updates
Related Schemes — সম্পর্কিত প্রকল্পসমূহ
👨💼 For Youth
- Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card — ₹3,000/month
- BJP ₹3,000 Scheme Overview
📋 Application Help
FAQ — মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড ও অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার সম্পর্কে প্রশ্নোত্তর
Is the Matrishakti Bharosa Card the same as the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme?
Yes. Matrishakti Bharosa Card was the campaign name used before the West Bengal election. After the BJP formed the government, the same ₹3,000/month scheme was officially launched as the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme on 3 June 2026.
মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড কী? এটি কি অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার প্রকল্পের মতোই?
হ্যাঁ। নির্বাচনের আগে এই প্রকল্পের নাম ছিল মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড। সরকার গঠনের পর এটি অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার প্রকল্প নামে ৩ জুন ২০২৬ থেকে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে চালু হয়েছে।
Has the scheme officially launched?
Yes. The scheme launched on 3 June 2026, and online registration is open through the Family Level Data Collection Portal.
Who is eligible?
Women aged 18 to 60 who are permanent residents of West Bengal, do not receive a government salary or pension, and meet the income criteria are eligible. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries are automatically part of the transition.
How much money will I receive every month?
₹3,000 per month, or ₹36,000 per year, transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.
Is this scheme different from Lakshmir Bhandar?
Lakshmir Bhandar was the TMC government’s scheme offering ₹500 to ₹1,000 per month. Annapurna Bhandar is the BJP government’s replacement scheme offering ₹3,000 per month, run through the same renamed portal.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the Family Level Data Collection Portal or offline at Duare Sarkar camps, block offices, or municipal offices. Full steps are listed in the How to Apply section above.
Can a woman receive both Matrishakti/Annapurna Bhandar and Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card?
These are separate schemes for different groups — Annapurna Bhandar is for women, Yuva Shakti is for unemployed youth. Household-level restrictions, if any, will be confirmed by official notification.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Registration is completely free. Anyone asking for money to register you or speed up your application is running a scam.
What documents are needed?
Aadhaar Card, West Bengal domicile proof or ration card, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, age proof, passport-size photograph, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
When will I get my first payment?
Payment dates are released on a rolling monthly basis by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department. This page is updated as soon as official dates are confirmed.
📌 Bottom Line — সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কথা
The scheme you knew as the Matrishakti Bharosa Card is live and real — now operating under the official name Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, launched 3 June 2026. Registration is open, ₹3,000/month is confirmed, and existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries are being transitioned in. Gather your documents, register through the official portal, and never pay anyone to “help” you register.
মাতৃশক্তি ভরসা কার্ড এখন অন্নপূর্ণা ভাণ্ডার প্রকল্প নামে চালু হয়েছে — ৩ জুন ২০২৬ থেকে নিবন্ধন শুরু হয়েছে। কাগজপত্র গুছিয়ে রাখুন এবং সরকারি পোর্টালেই আবেদন করুন।
