Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the release of instalment under the Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a gathering during the release of an installment under the Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal via video conferencing. Marking the occasion, the Prime Minister announced that the fourth installment of 3,000 rupees is reaching the bank accounts of approximately 1.5 crore women beneficiaries in the state. He highlighted that the scheme provides financial dignity, autonomy in decision-making, and support for household necessities, medicines, and children's education. Furthermore, the Prime Minister listed multiple central welfare initiatives spanning the lifecycle of women—including Matru Vandana Yojana, Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao, Mudra loans, Ujjwala gas, Har Ghar Jal, Ayushman cards, and PM Awas Yojana—aiming to improve the Ease of Living and foster women-led development.