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Suvendu government to roll out ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme from June 1; Bengal women to get Rs 3,000 monthly
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Suvendu government to roll out ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme from June 1; Bengal women to get Rs 3,000 monthly

Times of India · May 11, 2026, 2:11 PM

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West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous "Lakshmir Bhandar." The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and

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