West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Lakshmi Bhandar scheme provides financial assistance to lakhs of women in the state. Under this scheme, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,200 are directly transferred to their bank accounts every month. However, new rules will be introduced this time. From April 1, 2025, changes in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme may lead to many women losing their benefits. In this article, we will share all the updates on who will no longer receive benefits and other important details.
What Does the New Rule Say?
According to the new rules of the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme, if your bank account is not linked to your Aadhaar card or your KYC is not updated, you will no longer receive the allowance. Therefore, linking your Aadhaar card to your bank account is mandatory. Additionally, KYC must be updated at the bank.
The government has stated that the main purpose of this change is to verify the correct information about allowance recipients and ensure that the benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.
Why Is This Change Being Made?
The state government has introduced this change to maintain transparency in the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme. It has been observed that money from the scheme is sometimes withdrawn through fake accounts or with incorrect information. To prevent this, the government has made it mandatory to link Aadhaar cards and update KYC, ensuring that only the right recipients receive the allowance.
What Should You Do Now?
If you want to continue receiving benefits from the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme, you should immediately take your Aadhaar card and passbook to any bank branch. Link your Aadhaar and mobile number with your bank account. Once linked, confirm the Aadhaar linkage. Then, visit the bank branch and submit your Aadhaar card, PAN card, and a photo. Fill out the form and update your KYC. If you do not update your KYC, you will not receive the allowance.
Who Will Get This Benefit?
According to the new rules, the following conditions apply:
- Only women between the ages of 25 and 60 are eligible for the benefit.
- Only those whose names are already registered in the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme will receive the benefit.
- Women in the general category will receive Rs 1,000 per month.
- Women from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories will receive Rs 1,200 per month.
- Only those whose bank accounts are linked to Aadhaar and whose KYC is updated will be eligible for the allowance.
Mamata Banerjee’s Lakshmi Bhandar scheme has improved the living standards of crores of women. However, if you do not follow these new rules and complete the necessary steps, your allowance may be stopped. So, visit the bank today, link your Aadhaar, and update your KYC.