Annapurna Yojana status update: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sets new eligibility rules for welfare scheme; here's what you need to know

West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that non-compliance with government health and education mandates, such as refusing vaccinations or withdrawing children from state schools for religious education, could lead to exclusion. The scheme's application form now requires details on child immunisation and school type, aiming to link welfare with public policy adherence.

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