The West Bengal government has launched the Annapurna Yojana, replacing the previous Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. The new initiative begins direct bank transfers of Rs 3,000 monthly to 28.25 lakh verified women in its initial phase, prioritizing strict eligibility audits
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered an SIT probe into alleged fake beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, claiming large-scale irregularities and misuse of funds. He also called for a money laundering investigation and cited wrongful male beneficiaries in the scheme
