<p>Big news is coming out about West Bengal’s popular Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. It’s heard that from March, many beneficiaries’ accounts could be canceled if certain rules aren’t followed. Receiving other government benefits will be scrutinized.</p><img><p>In Bengal, allowances exist for everyone, from the elderly to students and housewives. Most people get ₹1000 to ₹1500 monthly. Now, there’s a new update on this allowance. Some accounts under this special scheme might be closed.</p><img><p>The Mamata government’s list of allowances includes schemes like old-age pension, widow pension, Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, and Yuvashree. Similarly, the Yuvashree scheme is for unemployed youth.</p><img><p>Among the various allowances started by the Mamata government, Lakshmir Bhandar is the most popular. Women of the state, aged 25 to 60, receive this monthly allowance.</p><img><p>Previously, general category women received ₹1000 and SC/ST women got ₹1200. This allowance has been recently increased. Now, general women will get ₹1500 and SC/ST women will get ₹1700.</p><img><p>Now, a big surprise about the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has emerged. From March, some old accounts might be canceled. The allowance for those who haven’t done these five things will stop.</p><img><p>Women not between 25 and 60 years old, meaning younger than 25 or older than 60, will no longer get the allowance. Also, those without a single bank account won’t get it.</p><img><p>Those whose bank accounts are not linked with Aadhaar are also set to be excluded. The administration is getting stricter. Allowances may be canceled for age limit issues or no Aadhaar-bank link.</p><img><p>Similarly, those who have other jobs or receive other government benefits will no longer get this allowance. This news has come out. Changes are coming to the Lakshmir Bhandar allowance from March.</p>
