No eligible woman in Bengal to miss Annapurna benefits, says PM Narendra Modi; 1.58 cr beneficiaries get money

September 17, 2026 7:13 PM

No eligible woman in Bengal to miss Annapurna benefits, says PM Narendra Modi; 1.58 cr beneficiaries get money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the West Bengal government aims to ensure that every eligible woman gets the benefits of the Annapurna Yojana, as the state government transferred money to 1.58 crore beneficiaries on the occasion of his birthday. Addressing a programme at Salt Lake in Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said PM Modi’s birthday on September 17 will be observed as ‘Annapurna Divas’ in the state every year as the Rs 3,000 monthly assistance under the scheme...

Annapurna Yojana will boost women’s empowerment in West Bengal: PM Modi

September 17, 2026 3:09 PM

Annapurna Yojana will boost women’s empowerment in West Bengal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Annapurna Yojana would provide a major boost to women’s empowerment in West Bengal, with the fourth instalment of ₹3,000 being transferred to the bank accounts of around 1.5 crore women beneficiaries. Addressing a gathering during the release of the instalment through video conferencing, PM Modi said the scheme was aimed at providing women with greater financial security, dignity and decision-making power. He said reducing financial concern...