Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Annapurna Yojana: 17 lakh names rejected over Aadhaar issues
The Bengal government has a program called Annapurna Yojana that gives money directly to women.
Before giving out the third round of payments, the government checked everyone's paperwork.
About 17 lakh women had their names removed from the list.
This happened because of problems with their Aadhaar cards, which are special ID cards in India.
The government has explained the reasons and told people how to apply again.
The third payment will be sent between August 17 and 20.
About 1.45 crore women will receive the money in their bank accounts.
The government has set aside Rs 4,350 crore for this payment.
Officials shared this news at a press conference at Nabanna.
Around 17 lakh applicants for the Annapurna Yojana had their names rejected over Aadhaar-related issues after verification.
The rejection came ahead of the disbursement of the third tranche of funds for the direct cash transfer scheme for women.
The government will disburse the third installment between August 17 and 20 to 1.45 crore beneficiaries.
The scheme has 1.62 crore total applicants, and Rs 4,350 crore has been allocated for the third installment.
The details were shared at a press conference at Nabanna by ministers Sumana Sarkar and Purnima Chakraborty and secretary Moumita Godara.
- Who
- The Bengal government, represented by Minister of State for Health Sumana Sarkar, Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs Purnima Chakraborty, and Women and Child Development Department Secretary Moumita Godara.
- What
- Names of around 17 lakh Annapurna Yojana applicants were rejected over Aadhaar-related issues, with the government outlining reasons and a reapplication process ahead of the third tranche disbursement.
- When
- Announced on Monday; the third installment will be disbursed between August 17 and 20.
- Where
- West Bengal, with the announcement made at Nabanna.
- Why
- Applicants' names were rejected due to Aadhaar-related verification issues.
- Scheme
- Annapurna Yojana
- Rejected applicants
- Around 17 lakh
- Total applicants
- 1.62 crore
- Beneficiaries for third tranche
- 1.45 crore
- Disbursement dates
- August 17-20
- Allocated amount
- Rs 4,350 crore
- Reason for rejection
- Aadhaar-related issues
- Announced by
- Sumana Sarkar, Purnima Chakraborty, Moumita Godara