30 lakh Lakshmir Bhandar recipients may lose Annapurna Yojana benefits

Nearly 30 lakh beneficiaries of West Bengal's existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme may lose out on benefits from the state government's new Annapurna Yojana, said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

The BJP-led state government is set to replace the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and will provide Rs 3,000 to eligible beneficiaries every month through direct benefit transfer.

Who will not receive Annapurna Yojana benefits?

Lakshmi Bhandar beneficiaries whose names are permanently deleted from the voters list, or who had not applied to an SIR-linked tribunal or for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for inclusion, may not receive the benefit of Annapurna Yojana, reported PTI, citing Bengal CM.