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Key Highlight: One Scan Can Save Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal Scheme, 2026, Women Scheme, 3000 Monthly, Mamata Banerjee, Lakshmir Bhandar, Govt Yojana, Apply Online, WB Govt page no.1 PAGE NO-2 PAGE NO 3 PAGE NO-4 PAGE NO- 5 PAGE NO- 6 PAGE NO-7 PAGENO-8 PAGENO-9 PAGE NO-10 PAGE NO 11 PAGR NO-12 The West Bengal government has launched a new scheme to make women in the state financially self-reliant. The name of the scheme is "Annapurna Yojana". This notification was issued on 19 May 2026 on the instructions of the Governor. The main objective of this scheme is to provide specific financial assistance every month to all eligible women residents of the state.  How much money will be available?  Under Annapurna Yojana, every eligible woman will get Rs 3,000 every month. This money will be sent directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT or Direct Benefit Transfer. This system will be effective from 1 June 2026. That is, the money will start flowing...

  RG Kar Case Update: Shantanu Sen to assist probe, CM Suvendu Adhikari orders reopen R.G. Kar case files reopened on CM Suvendu Adhikari's orders. Former MP Shantanu Sen offers to assist the probe, alleging a 'North Bengal lobby' behind healthcare corruption. #JusticeForAbhaya Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikari Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikari Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikar With the change of guard in West Bengal, the R.G. Kar Medical College rape case has resurfaced as a focal point of political and public debate. Acting on directives from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the state government has reopened the R.G. Kar 'files', signaling a renewed push for investigation and accountability. In a significant development, former Trinamool Congress MP and physician Dr. Shantanu Sen has stepped forward, offering to assist the Adhikari-led government in the case. Sen stated that if the Chief Minister desires, he is ready ...

  A New Direction for Water Management in Rural India“Empowering Communities through Participatory Water Budgeting” Improving water management systems in rural India is becoming increasingly critical. Rising water demand, unequal distribution, and climatic uncertainties have further underscored this necessity. The efficient utilization of every drop of water can play a pivotal role in ensuring India's water security, climate resilience, and the construction of a sustainable future. Through water budgeting, it becomes possible to assess water availability and demand at the local level. This, in turn, facilitates informed decision-making regarding agriculture, domestic needs, and livestock management. Initiatives such as the Atal Bhujal Yojana, the National Water Mission, and various projects in Rajasthan and Maharashtra have effectively demonstrated the efficacy of participatory approaches. Technological tools—such as the ‘Varuni’ web application—are further strengthening this proce...

ICAR-CIFRI launches unique boat-based awareness campaign on sustainable use of fertilizers in West Bengal Kolkata, May 27, 2026 ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) has launched a unique awareness campaign to promote sustainable fisheries and environmental conservation. Under the “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme, it organized a unique awareness campaign on sustainable use of fertilizers for fish farmers in Balagarh block of Hooghly district. The awareness campaign was organized on a boat to directly interact with the fishing community in their working environment. The main theme was “Encouraging soil health management and sustainable use of fertilizers for sustainable fisheries.”  The programme highlighted the important relationship between soil health, nutrient management, water quality and sustainable inland fisheries. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pradeep Dey, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, warned about the harmful effects of indiscriminate and uneven use of fer...