About Us

The Social Registry WB Annapurna Bhandar is a comprehensive data infrastructure project aimed at providing social protection to poor and vulnerable groups in West Bengal. Developed by the Government of West Bengal with World Bank support, this registry enhances coverage and targeting of benefits.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a unified and dynamic information system for social protection, serving as a one-stop platform for registration, eligibility determination, and assistance disbursement for various social programs. We strive to proactively identify citizens eligible for benefits, reducing the need for individual applications and ensuring efficient delivery of assistance.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We aim to cover all potential applicants across various programs, ensuring that no eligible individual is left behind.
• Transparency: We are committed to maintaining accurate and up-to-date information, ensuring that beneficiaries receive their entitled benefits in a timely manner.
• Efficiency: We strive to streamline processes, reducing administrative burdens and ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

Our History

The Social Registry WB Annapurna Bhandar is part of the Government of West Bengal’s effort to create a unified portal for all Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes. The project is supported by the World Bank and is being developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre. The registry will form a crucial part of the ‘Jai Bangla’ platform, leveraging the Socio-Economic Census of 2011 as baseline data.

The practical application of this system is evident in the rollout of major schemes like the Annapurna Yojana (or Annapurna Bhandar)—which provides ₹3,000 monthly to eligible women—and other social pensions. Beneficiaries are required to apply through the official West Bengal Social Security Portal and receive funds via Aadhaar-linked DBT.