The West Bengal government has launched several welfare schemes to support its citizens, including Lakshmi Bhandar, Old Age Allowance, Widow Allowance, and Disability Allowance. These schemes provide financial assistance to women, elderly individuals, widows, and people with disabilities. However, many beneficiaries are eager to know when they will receive the funds. When will the money be credited to the accounts of new applicants? Let’s find out.

Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme

Lakshmi Bhandar is a government initiative providing financial assistance to women in West Bengal. The scheme was launched after the 2021 state assembly elections and has been revised over time.

Initially, general category women received ₹500 per month, while SC/ST women received ₹1,000. However, in 2024, the amounts were increased. Now, general category women get ₹1,000 per month, and women from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories receive ₹1,200 per month.

How to Check Lakshmi Bhandar’s Status?

If you have applied for this scheme and want to check when the money will be credited to your account, follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website: https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/
  • Click on the ‘Track Application Status’ option.
  • Choose a search option: Application ID, Mobile Number, Aadhaar Number, or Health Partner Number.
  • Enter the required details and the captcha code.
  • Click to check your status.
  • Your 9-digit application ID and current status will be displayed.

When Will New Applicants Receive the Money?

New applicants who have recently applied or are still in the verification process will not receive the money immediately. The government will announce new vacancies, and only those who have applied during this period will receive payments.

It is expected that the new vacancies may be announced in April 2025, after which new applicants will start receiving their benefits.

Payment Dates for Other Pension Schemes

Like Lakshmi Bhandar, new applicants for Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, and Disability Pension will also have to wait for new government vacancies to receive their allowances.

The government is likely to announce new vacancies for these schemes in the new financial year, starting April 2025. Once announced, eligible applicants will begin receiving their benefits.

Key Takeaway

If you are a new applicant for Lakshmi Bhandar, Old Age Allowance, Widow Allowance, or Disability Allowance, you will need to wait until the government announces new vacancies, likely in April 2025. Until then, you can check your application status online using the steps mentioned above.