Big update of Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana, monthly assistance increased from 1,500 to 1,700. Can you really get ₹45 lakh? – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: In ‘Lakshmi Bhandar’, the most popular welfare scheme of West Bengal Government February 2026 in monthly amount from increase of ₹500 Has been done. After this announcement made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Budget 2026-27, now the amount given to women has been increased according to their category.

Lakshmi Bhandar Yojana: New Amount (2026 Update)

What is the ‘mathematics’ of ₹45 lakh? (The Reality Check)

The government does not directly provide ₹45 lakh under the scheme. this claim Savings and Investments (Compounding) Is based on. According to experts, if a woman does not spend the ₹ 1,500 she gets from Lakshmi Bhandar herself, PPF (Public Provident Fund) Or SIP (Mutual Funds) If you invest in long term investments, then after 25-30 years this amount can reach ₹40 to ₹45 lakh.

For example:

if you ₹1,500 per month invest in a place where the annual 12% return meet.

30 years If you invest continuously till then, your total accumulated capital will be approximately ₹5.4 lakh Will happen.

But with the power of ‘compounding’ your maturity amount More than ₹45 lakh Might be possible.

Note: This is an investment opportunity, not a guaranteed lump sum amount from the government.

Eligibility and Application (Eligibility 2026)

Female residents: Applicant must be a female permanent resident of West Bengal.

Age Limit: Age 25 to 60 years Should be between. (Old age pension starts after 60).

No government job: The applicant or any family member should not be in a government job.

Required Documents: Swasthya Sathi Card, Aadhar Card (linked to bank), Single Bank Account and SC/ST Certificate (if applicable).

how to apply?

Duare Sarkar Camp: This is the easiest way. Visit your nearest camp and get the free form.

Online Status: You can check the status of your application by visiting the official portal socialsecurity.wb.gov.in.