About Us
Welcome to the Social Security portal of the Government of West Bengal, a gateway for citizens to track welfare benefits and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) statuses. Our mission is to provide efficient and transparent delivery of social security services to the citizens of West Bengal, promoting their well-being and socio-economic empowerment.
Our History
The West Bengal government has been operating two primary social security portals: socialregistry.wb.gov.in (Social Registry) and socialsecurity.wb.gov.in (Social Security). These portals serve as gateways for tracking welfare benefits and DBT statuses, aligning with the government’s commitment to provide financial assistance to eligible citizens.
In June 2026, the state government replaced its flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme with the new Annapurna Bhandar (also called Annapurna Yojana), which provides a uniform monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to eligible women aged 25-60, transferred directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT. This move aimed to streamline and enhance the social security services, introducing stricter eligibility criteria and additional benefits such as free state-run bus travel for women.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower the citizens of West Bengal by providing them with easy access to social security services, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the delivery of welfare benefits. We strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, equality, and socio-economic growth, promoting the well-being of our citizens, particularly the most vulnerable sections of society.
Our Values
- Transparency: We are committed to maintaining transparency in our operations, ensuring that citizens have access to accurate and timely information about their welfare benefits and DBT statuses.
- Accountability: We strive to be accountable to our citizens, ensuring that our services are efficient, effective, and responsive to their needs.
- Inclusivity: We aim to promote inclusivity and equality, ensuring that all citizens, particularly the most vulnerable sections of society, have access to social security services.
- Empowerment: We seek to empower citizens by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to improve their socio-economic well-being.
Our Services
Our portal offers a range of services, including:
- Annapurna Bhandar scheme registration
- Application status tracking
- Payment status checks
- Information on schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and Annapurna Yojana
Beneficiaries can access these services by visiting our portal and using their Application ID, Aadhaar number, or registered mobile number to track their applicant status.