How to Track Your Annapurna Bhandar (Matri Shakti) Application in 2026
The West Bengal government's rollout of the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme (formerly known as Lakshmir Bhandar) has successfully brought financial independence to millions of women. With a monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of ₹3,000, it is currently one of the most impactful welfare programs in the state. However, with millions of applications processing simultaneously through BDO offices and Duare Sarkar camps, physical tracking has become nearly impossible. To solve this, the state has digitized the entire tracking process through the Social Registry portal. The Shift to Digital Tracking In the past, applicants had to wait in long lines at municipal offices just to find out if their paperwork was approved. Today, the West Bengal Finance Department has integrated the tracking system online. When you submit your initial application, you are given a 15-digit Application Reference Number. This number, along with your Aadhaar card or registered mobile number, is your key to accessing th...