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PM Modi Reaffirms Annapurna Yojana Benefits for West Bengal Women

In a birthday address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that all eligible women in West Bengal will continue to receive the benefits of the Annapurna Yojana scheme. The government’s food security initiative, which provides subsidised meals to women, will remain uninterrupted. Modi emphasized that there will be no cuts to the programme’s funding or distribution, underscoring the central government’s commitment to welfare in the state.

PM Modi Reaffirms Annapurna Yojana Benefits for West Bengal Women
PM Modi Reaffirms Annapurna Yojana Benefits for West Bengal WomenPhoto via The Hindu — National

During his birthday address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the Annapurna Yojana scheme, a state‑level programme that supplies subsidised food to women in West Bengal. He assured that all women who qualify will not be deprived of the benefits under this initiative.

The scheme is a key component of the state’s food security strategy, aiming to improve nutrition and economic stability for women across the region. Modi’s statement comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare programmes in West Bengal.

He reiterated that there will be no reductions in funding or distribution for the Annapurna Yojana, confirming the central government’s ongoing support for the scheme’s objectives.

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