Annapurna Yojana November 2026 Instalment Date: When Will ₹3,000 Come? (6th Kisti)
The November 2026 instalment of ₹3,000 under Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar) is the sixth monthly payment since the scheme began in June. As of 29 October, the state government has not announced an official date. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that eligible women will get the money around the 17th of every month, so most reports expect the November credit in the third week of November (roughly 17–20 November). Some reports say it could start earlier, in the second week, once the re-verified list is final. Women who receive a widow or old-age pension as well, or whose bank KYC, Aadhaar seeding or verification is pending, may not be paid.
November 2026 instalment at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Annapurna Yojana / Annapurna Bhandar (অন্নপূর্ণা যোজনা), replaced Lakshmir Bhandar from June 2026 |
| Department | Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Notified | 19 May 2026 |
| Monthly benefit | ₹3,000 (₹36,000 a year) into the woman's own Aadhaar-seeded bank account |
| November date | Not announced yet — expected in the second half of November |
| Status check | Bank SMS / passbook, or Social Registry citizen login with your registered mobile number |
| Official portal | socialregistry.wb.gov.in |
When will the November 2026 money come?
There is no government notice with a fixed November date yet. What we do know comes from three things: the pattern of earlier payments, the Chief Minister's public statements and reports from Nabanna (the state secretariat) in Bengali newspapers.
- The "17th of the month" rule: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that, from now on, eligible beneficiaries would receive the Annapurna money on or around the 17th of each month. The August and September instalments were both released on the 17th, which supports this pattern.
- Festival timing: Bengali media reports published after Durga Puja expect the November credit only after Kali Puja and Bhai Phonta, i.e. in the third week of November.
- Verification first: A report on 29 October said payments could begin in the second week of November once district-level re-checks are complete, while also warning that this month's credit could be slower because of document verification.
Our reading: plan for the money to arrive between about 12 and 20 November 2026, with the 17th as the most likely start date. DBT credits are sent in batches, so your neighbour may get the SMS a day or two before you. Do not worry unless nothing arrives by the end of November.
All Annapurna Yojana instalments so far (June–October 2026)
Here is the payment history reported for each month. Beneficiary numbers are the figures announced on the day and differ slightly between sources.
| # | Month | Released on | Amount | Women paid (reported) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 2026 | 3–4 June | ₹3,000 | ~28.25 lakh | Migrated Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries; launched from Nabanna |
| 2 | July 2026 | From 1 July | ₹3,000 | 1 crore+ | Released at Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata |
| 3 | August 2026 | 17–20 August | ₹3,000 | ~1.45 crore | About ₹4,350 crore transferred; many applications rejected in verification |
| 4 | September 2026 | From 17 September | ₹3,000 | ~1.5–1.58 crore | Released at a Salt Lake event; date announced by the CM on 7 September |
| 5 | October 2026 | Around 15 October (before Durga Puja) | ₹3,000 | 1.5 crore+ | Paid before Puja; newly approved women added |
| 6 | November 2026 | Not announced | ₹3,000 | — | Expected ~17–20 November |
The scheme notification fixes the amount at ₹3,000 per month. If you were approved late, you are paid from the round after your approval — see the FAQ below about missed months.
Who may NOT get the November instalment?
The government has said clearly that only women who pass verification will be paid, and that names found ineligible will be dropped even if they received money earlier. Based on statements and reports in October, these are the main reasons a payment can stop:
- You also receive a widow pension or old-age pension. Reports from October say a woman can no longer take both the widow/old-age allowance and Annapurna — only one scheme's money will be credited. (Read our guide to old-age & widow pension 2026.)
- Bank KYC is not updated. Banks freeze credits into accounts whose KYC has expired.
- Aadhaar is not seeded / DBT is not enabled on your account, or the account is a joint account.
- A family member has a government job, a government pension, or pays income tax.
- False or hidden information found during door-to-door re-checks by block and panchayat officials.
- Name deleted from the voter list in SIR 2026 and the restoration appeal was rejected.
- Your application status is still Under Process, Under Enquiry or Provisionally Rejected — see what each Annapurna status means.
Getting two benefits? If you get the ₹1,500 widow/old-age pension and you are between 25 and 60, the Annapurna Yojana pays more (₹3,000). The Chief Minister has said beneficiaries can surrender a benefit they do not want. Ask at your BDO or municipality office which one you will continue to receive, so that you are not left with neither.
3 things to do before November 17
- Update bank KYC. Visit your branch with Aadhaar and voter card, or use your bank's app if it offers re-KYC. Ask the staff to confirm the account is "KYC compliant" and not frozen or dormant.
- Check Aadhaar seeding and DBT. Open myAadhaar → Bank Seeding Status. The bank shown there is where DBT money goes. If it is the wrong bank or "inactive", ask your bank for a fresh NPCI mapping. Step-by-step: Aadhaar–bank linking guide.
- Check your application status. Log in to the Social Registry citizen portal with your registered mobile number and OTP. If it says anything other than approved, follow our status guide.
How to check if the November ₹3,000 has been credited
Method 1 — Bank SMS or passbook
The easiest way is the SMS your bank sends when money arrives. DBT credits often show a short description such as "DBT", "APB" or the scheme or department name. You can also update your passbook or check the mini statement at an ATM or in your bank's app.
Method 2 — Social Registry citizen portal
- Open socialregistry.wb.gov.in and choose the citizen / applicant login.
- Select your district, enter the 10-digit mobile number you gave in the form and the captcha.
- Click Request OTP, enter the code and log in.
- Open Application Status to see whether your form is approved and, where shown, payment details.
Full walk-through with screenshots of the older steps: how to log in to the official portal and payment status check.
Method 3 — PFMS "Know Your Payments"
Government DBT payments can also be traced on the central PFMS website (pfms.nic.in) using your bank name and account number. Use only the official site and never pay anyone to "check status" for you.
Not received the November payment? Do this
| Situation | Most likely reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbours got it, you did not (same week) | Batch-wise transfer | Wait 3–5 working days, then check again |
| Status "Approved" but no money for 2+ months | Aadhaar seeding / KYC / NPCI mapping problem | Bank branch: re-KYC + fresh Aadhaar seeding; then inform BDO/SDO office |
| Got October, not November | Removed in re-verification, or dual pension rule | Ask at BDO/municipality for the reason; carry documents |
| Status "Under Enquiry" / "Provisionally Rejected" | Field verification pending | Keep phone on; answer official verification call/visit |
| Never applied, or form rejected | Not on the beneficiary list | Apply at the November–December Janakalyan Shibir camps |
New applicants: when can you apply again?
The online window for fresh Annapurna applications closed in the summer of 2026. The Chief Minister announced that Janakalyan Shibir (public welfare camps) will be held again in November and December 2026, where women who were left out can collect and submit new forms. Women whose forms were rejected have been able to correct and resubmit through their existing portal login since 20 August. The exact camp dates and venues for your gram panchayat or ward had not been published as of 29 October — read our Janakalyan Shibir 2026 guide for documents and how to find your camp.
Beware of fake "Annapurna November list" messages
Fraud alert: Around every instalment, fake WhatsApp messages and websites ask women to "register again", "download the November list" or "pay ₹50 to activate payment". The scheme is free. No official will ever ask for your OTP, ATM PIN, UPI PIN or bank password. If you are cheated, call the national cyber-crime helpline 1930 immediately or report at cybercrime.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Annapurna Yojana November 2026 instalment date?
No official date has been announced as of 29 October 2026. Based on the Chief Minister's statement that payments will come around the 17th of each month, the November ₹3,000 is expected roughly between 17 and 20 November. Some reports suggest the transfer may start in the second week of November.
Is the November payment the 5th or the 6th instalment?
It is the sixth. Payments started in June 2026 (1st), followed by July (2nd), August (3rd), September (4th) and October (5th). Some news sites number them differently because the June payment went only to migrated Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries.
Will women who get a widow pension also get Annapurna money?
According to October reports, a woman cannot receive both the widow/old-age pension and Annapurna Yojana together any more; only one scheme will be credited. Check with your BDO or municipality office which benefit you will keep.
I was approved late. Will I get money for the months I missed?
The government has not announced arrears for earlier months. In practice, women approved after verification have been paid from the next payment round after approval. Keep your approval details in case arrears are announced later.
My October money came but November did not. Why?
The most common reasons are removal during re-verification (government job, pension or income tax in the family, or wrong information), the dual-benefit rule, bank KYC expiry, or Aadhaar seeding moved to another bank. Check your status online and ask at your bank and BDO/SDO office.
Is the amount still ₹3,000 in November?
Yes. The scheme notification sets the benefit at ₹3,000 per month for every eligible woman, and no change has been announced.
Can I apply for Annapurna Yojana now?
Fresh online applications are closed. The next chance is the Janakalyan Shibir camps announced for November and December 2026, where new forms will be accepted. Rejected applicants can resubmit corrections through their existing Social Registry login.
Sources
- Government of West Bengal — Annapurna Yojana notification, 19 May 2026, and Social Registry portal (socialregistry.wb.gov.in)
- Asianet News Bangla — reports on the November instalment (21 October 2026) and steps before the November payment (28 October 2026)
- PTI / ThePrint — September 2026 instalment release; The Statesman — August 2026 instalment figures
- Zee 24 Ghanta — CM's statement that only eligible women will be paid from October
- EK24 News — district-level re-verification before the November payment (29 October 2026)
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