Annapurna Yojana 3rd Installment Date - When the Next Payment be Credited to Beneficiaries Accounts

West Bengal government will start crediting the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment of ₹3,000 from August 17, 2026. CM Suvendu Adhikari confirmed this date at a press conference at Nabanna on August 6, and also said that from September onwards, payments will land in the second week of every month without delay. So the wait for the August payment is nearly over for verified women.

Annapurna Yojana replaces the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme, giving every eligible woman a flat ₹3,000 per month with no difference between general and SC/ST categories. Two installments have already gone out, the first on June 3 to 28.25 lakh women and the second from July 1 when the count crossed 1 crore. Around 2.16 crore applications have come in so far, and the government is pushing to finish verification before the third installment hits accounts.

Annapurna Yojana 3rd Installment Date and Payment Schedule

After some confusion about whether the August payment would come in the first week like the earlier two rounds, CM Suvendu Adhikari put out a clear timeline. Speaking at Nabanna on August 6, he said the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment will start getting credited from August 17, 2026. The delay this month is because verification of the large batch of new applications is still in progress. Applications submitted till July 10 will be verified by August 17, and those women will get the payment in this cycle itself.

State Women and Child Development Minister Malati Rava Roy also confirmed that the third monthly installment would be disbursed after August 15. She said the verification process is expected to wrap up soon. Going forward, the CM promised that payments will come in the second week of every month as long as the BJP government is in power. So from September 2026 onwards, women can expect the ₹3,000 to land in their bank accounts during the second week, on a fixed schedule.

Payment goes straight into the woman's own bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer, so there is no need to visit any office, ration shop, or stand in any queue to collect it. As long as the account is active and properly linked with Aadhaar, ₹3,000 gets credited automatically. The Annapurna Yojana beneficiary list is refreshed every seven days, so new verified names keep joining with each cycle.

Installment Date Highlights

Who Will Get the 3rd Installment in August

Not every applicant will get the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment on August 17. Only women whose applications have cleared verification will receive the payment in this cycle. Anganwadi workers are currently visiting applicants' homes across the state to verify documents and match the details provided during registration. Here is who will be included in the August payment round:

• Verified beneficiaries from June and July: Women who already received the first two installments and whose verification is still valid will automatically get the third payment without doing anything extra.
• Newly verified applicants: New applicants whose forms were submitted by July 10 and cleared verification by August 17 will be included in this payment cycle for the first time.
• Re-verified migrated beneficiaries: Women migrated from Lakshmir Bhandar who have completed the mandatory fresh re-verification, either online through the portal or offline at the nearest BDO or SDO office, will continue receiving their monthly ₹3,000.

Women whose application status shows "Under Inquiry" or "Rejected" are being reviewed again by the administration, but if the status stays "Rejected" after verification, the installment will not be credited. Applications showing "Under Processing" are still being worked on, and those women may get the payment in a later cycle once their verification is done.

Why the 3rd Installment Is Delayed This Month

The first installment went out on June 3 and the second started on July 1, so many women expected the third payment in the first week of August. That did not happen, and the gap caused worry and confusion on social media. CM Suvendu Adhikari addressed this directly, saying there is no reason to panic. The delay is because the government received 2.16 crore applications during the June and July registration period, and final-stage verification of all these forms is still running at full speed.

He also warned against fake news and misleading social media posts about the scheme. The CM said that people spreading false information through reels and posts are being tracked, and legal action will be taken against them. The government has committed to paying every eligible woman, and the third installment will reach beneficiaries' accounts starting August 17, 2026.

Verification and Application Deadline Update

Applications for Annapurna Yojana can be submitted till August 25, 2026, which is the end of the 90-day enrolment window that started on May 27. You can apply online at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in or offline at your nearest BDO, SDO, or municipality office. Document verification on all submitted forms will continue till August 30, 2026. So if you have already applied but your status is still pending, the checking is not over yet.

Around 1.6 crore forms have been processed so far. Out of these, about 26 lakh were rejected and 30 lakh old records from the Lakshmir Bhandar database were removed after Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 checks flagged them as non-citizens, permanently deleted electors, or duplicate and absentee entries. Women whose citizenship or voter status is still under appeal before a tribunal or under the Citizenship Amendment Act continue to get benefits till their case is decided.

CM Suvendu Adhikari also directed BJP MLAs to personally review the Annapurna Bhandar name list in their constituencies within 10 days and speak directly with people to make sure the list is accurate. This came after complaints that some eligible women were left out while some ineligible names stayed on.

How to Check Your Installment Status

If you want to know whether your name is approved and whether the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment will be credited to your account, here is how to check.

STEP 1 - Go to the official portal at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in and click on "Track Application Status".

STEP 2 - Enter your registered mobile number, application ID, and Aadhaar number. You will get an OTP on your mobile to log in.

STEP 3 - After logging in, check your current status. If it shows "Approved", you are set for the payment. If it says "Under Inquiry", your document verification is still in progress. "Under Processing" means your application is being processed. "Rejected" means you did not meet the eligibility criteria.

STEP 4 - You can also call the helpline 8282082820 between 9 AM and 6 PM from Monday to Saturday, or send an email to asap@wb.gov.in if you want to report a problem or raise a grievance. Officials have said anyone can flag an ineligible name, and any eligible woman whose name is missing can raise her case for a fresh inquiry.

How to Make Sure Your Installment Is Not Delayed

If you want the ₹3,000 to keep reaching your account every month without a gap, there are a few simple things you should check right now. A small mistake in your bank or Aadhaar details is the most common reason payments get stuck.

STEP 1 - Confirm that your bank account is active and is in your own name. Joint accounts or accounts in someone else's name will not receive the DBT payment.

STEP 2 - Make sure your Aadhaar is properly linked and seeded with your bank account. You can check this at your bank branch or through your bank's net banking and mobile app, since DBT works only on Aadhaar-seeded accounts.

STEP 3 - Check your application status on the official portal at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in using your registered mobile number, or call the helpline 8282082820. If it shows "Approved", you are set for the payment. You can also see how to check your name in the Annapurna Yojana beneficiary list for full details.

STEP 4 - If your status is still "Pending" or "Under Verification", wait for the local officials to finish the enquiry. Once approved, you will be included in the next available payment cycle even if you missed an earlier batch, since the list is updated every seven days.

About the 12-Page Application Form

Some people raised worries that the long 12-page application form could leave out genuine women because of all the documents and details asked for. Replying to this, CM Suvendu Adhikari said government staff will personally help women fill out the form, even visiting homes for those who cannot step out, so nobody who is eligible should get left behind because of the form's length.

Government has also put strong checks in place to stop ineligible people from grabbing the benefit, with multi-step verification by block officers, BDOs and the District Magistrate before any name is approved. The West Bengal Budget 2026-27 has set aside close to ₹36,000 crore for this scheme, showing how big a share of the state's welfare spending now goes into Annapurna Yojana. You can read the full Annapurna Bhandar Scheme application form guide for step-by-step help.

FAQ's

When will the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment be credited?

CM Suvendu Adhikari confirmed that the Annapurna Yojana 3rd installment will start getting credited from August 17, 2026. Only women whose verification is complete will receive the payment in this cycle.

What will be the installment date from September onwards?

From September 2026 onwards, the CM has said that Annapurna Yojana payments will be credited in the second week of every month on a fixed schedule, as long as the BJP government is in power.

Why is the 3rd installment delayed?

The delay happened because the government received 2.16 crore applications, and the final-stage verification of all these forms is still going on. Verification of applications submitted till July 10 will be done by August 17.

How much is the installment amount?

The installment is ₹3,000, which is the fixed monthly benefit under Annapurna Yojana. Every eligible woman gets the same amount every month, with no category-wise difference between general and SC/ST women.

How can I check my installment status?

Check your application status on socialsecurity.wb.gov.in by entering your registered mobile number, application ID, and Aadhaar number. You can also call the helpline 8282082820 between 9 AM and 6 PM from Monday to Saturday, or email asap@wb.gov.in.

Will I get the 3rd installment if my status shows "Under Inquiry"?

"Under Inquiry" means your document verification is still in progress. You will not get the August 17 payment until the verification is complete. Once approved, you will be added to the next payment cycle, since the beneficiary list is refreshed every seven days.

What is the last date to apply for Annapurna Yojana?

New applications can be submitted till August 25, 2026, which marks the end of the 90-day enrolment window. Document verification on all submitted forms continues till August 30, 2026. You can apply online at socialsecurity.wb.gov.in or offline at your nearest BDO, SDO, or municipality office.

How is the installment paid?

The installment is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer straight into the woman's own Aadhaar-linked bank account every month. There is no need to visit any office or collect the money in cash.

What should I do if my installment did not come this month?

First check your application status on socialsecurity.wb.gov.in or call the helpline 8282082820. If it shows "Pending" or "Under Verification", wait for the local officials to complete the process, since the list is updated every seven days. If approved but still not paid, visit your nearest BDO or SDO office with your Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and voter ID to get it sorted.

What is the official website to check Annapurna Yojana installment status?

The official website is socialsecurity.wb.gov.in, run by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. You can check your application and payment status there using your registered mobile number, or call the helpline 8282082820.