Annapurna Yojana
Coverage of Annapurna Yojana in the Nexus archive.
- 1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 crore women beneficiaries: Bengal CM
The first tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana was transferred to 1.1 crore women beneficiaries in Bengal. A total of 1.6 crore applications were received, with 26 lakh rejected due to doubts about citizenship and domicile status.
- Why West Bengal’s decision of linking social security benefits to SIR is being challenged | Explained
West Bengal's decision to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana to the results of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is being contested by an independent trade union. The move has sparked legal and social debates over its impact on social security benefits.
- West Bengal government rolls out benefits to 28 lakh women under Annapurna Yojana
The West Bengal government has expanded benefits to 28 lakh women under the Annapurna Yojana. Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal announced a public disclosure of beneficiaries and a process for challenging ineligible recipients.
- Plea claims ration linked to SIR in West Bengal, SC asks petitioner to move HC
A Supreme Court plea alleges a link between the working of the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana with the SIR in West Bengal. The court directed the petitioner to approach the High Court instead.