There is no single annapurna bhandar portal for every task. West Bengal uses two official government websites: socialregistry.wb.gov.in and socialsecurity.wb.gov.in. Each website handles different parts of Annapurna Yojana. That is why many applicants open the wrong page or get confused by the login options.
Both websites serve the same scheme, but they do different jobs. This article explains what each portal does, who runs it, how citizens can access it, and which website to use for applications, status checks, corrections and forms.
Official government websites:
- Social Registry portal — official government website
- Social Security portal — official government website
Quick Answer
Use socialregistry.wb.gov.in to apply online, open your family record, check your application status through mobile OTP login, or submit a Claim & Objection.
Use socialsecurity.wb.gov.in to visit the Annapurna Yojana portal page, use the public Track Applicant Status option, or download application forms.
Neither website provides a month-by-month bank payment history. Check your bank passbook or statement to confirm whether the money reached your account.
The Two Official Portals at a Glance
The two websites have different purposes. Check this comparison before choosing where to go.
| Question | Social Registry — socialregistry.wb.gov.in | Social Security — socialsecurity.wb.gov.in |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | West Bengal Social Registry / Family Level Data Collection Portal | Former Lakshmir Bhandar portal, now the Annapurna Yojana Portal |
| Run by | Finance Department handles the content and process; NIC designed the portal | Women & Child Development and Social Welfare department side |
| Citizen entry | Citizen / Family Login using district, registered mobile number and OTP | Public Track Applicant Status option on the portal page; Login is for office users only |
| Main jobs | Online application, family data, application status and Claim & Objection | Applicant tracking and form downloads in English, Bengali and Hindi |
| Also on the page | Department Officer Login for government staff | Login (for Office user only) for government staff |
| What it does NOT do | No month-by-month bank payment history | No month-by-month bank payment history |
The two staff login options are the biggest trap for ordinary applicants. Citizens should never use Department Officer Login or Login (for Office user only). Choose the citizen facilities instead.
Portal 1 — Social Registry (socialregistry.wb.gov.in)
The Social Registry is the Finance Department’s beneficiary database initiative for social welfare schemes across West Bengal government departments. Its citizen-facing section is called the Family Level Data Collection Portal.
This is the main website for family records and online applications under Annapurna Yojana. It also provides access to application status and record-related correction facilities.
Who Uses the Social Registry and What Can They Do?
Citizens can use this portal for several important tasks:
- Apply online: Complete the Family Level Data Collection form to submit an application and family information.
- Check application status: Log in as a citizen or family member to open the application record and see its status.
- File a Claim: Use Claim by Applicant when you need to raise a claim about your own record.
- Submit an objection: Use Objection Against Someone to report an incorrect entry about another person.
- Upload documents: Add supporting documents when you submit a claim.
The portal also provides a Department Officer Login. Government staff use this facility. Applicants should choose Citizen / Family Login instead.
How a Citizen Logs In
Follow these steps to open your family or application record:
- Open https://socialregistry.wb.gov.in.
- Choose Citizen / Family Login. Ignore Department Officer Login.
- Select your district from the available options.
- Enter the mobile number you used in your application.
- Request the OTP. Portal guides describe this as a 6-digit OTP. Enter the code you receive.
- Open your family or application record after completing the login.
Use the same mobile number that you provided during the application process. The portal uses that number to connect you with your family record.
Once you enter the record, check the application status shown on the screen — the annapurna bhandar status check guide explains how to read each stage.
One important point: Social Registry does not offer an open public search where anyone can look up an application without logging in. Citizen / Family Login is the key to accessing the record.
The login facility has also been temporarily withdrawn at least once in the past. If the page does not open, do not assume that your application has disappeared. You can still approach the BDO or SDO office for help.
If you find an incorrect name or other record problem, use the portal’s Claim & Objection facility to raise the issue inside the same login.
Portal 2 — Social Security (socialsecurity.wb.gov.in)
The Social Security website previously operated as the Lakshmir Bhandar portal. It now carries the Annapurna Yojana Portal page. The portal was reported as renamed on 18 May 2026.
Its public-facing facilities help applicants track their applications and download the scheme forms. It also displays an office login option, but citizens do not need that login to use the public tracker.
What Can Citizens Find on This Portal?
Open the Annapurna Yojana Portal page at:
https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
The public page at /Office/login provides three important options:
- Track Applicant Status: A public facility that allows citizens to check their application status.
- Application form downloads: Applicants can find forms in English, Bengali and Hindi.
- Office login: A button clearly labelled “Login (for Office user only)”. This option serves government office users, not ordinary applicants.
You do not need to enter the office login to reach the public tracking facility.
How a Citizen Uses the Tracker
Follow these steps to check your application through the Social Security portal:
- Open https://socialsecurity.wb.gov.in and open the Annapurna Yojana Portal page at /Office/login.
- Do not click the office login button.
- Find and click Track Applicant Status.
- Enter the details requested by the page. The tracker centres on the registered mobile number. Follow the fields that the page displays.
- Submit the information and read the result.
The tracker provides a separate public route for checking an application. You do not need to use the office staff login button.
Be careful with older online instructions. Some websites describe the tracker as accepting Aadhaar, application ID or Swasthya Sathi card details. Those lists belong to the old Lakshmir Bhandar tracker. Do not treat them as confirmed Annapurna Yojana requirements.
Follow the actual fields displayed by the Annapurna tracker instead of relying on copied instructions — the Track Applicant Status guide walks through the tracker step by step.
Which Portal Should You Use?
If you are unsure which website to open, find your task in the table below. The portal column tells you where to go, while the last column explains what to do.
| Your task | Portal | What you do there |
|---|---|---|
| Apply online / submit family data | Social Registry | Fill in the Family Level Data Collection form. |
| See whether your application is accepted | Social Registry (login) or Social Security (tracker) | Read the status label. The login record shows more detail. |
| Fix a wrong name or detail in your record | Social Registry | Use Claim & Objection inside your login. |
| Object to a wrong entry about someone | Social Registry | Use Objection Against Someone inside your login. |
| Download the application form | Social Security | Choose the form available in English, Bengali or Hindi. |
| See whether this month’s ₹3,000 reached your bank | NEITHER portal | Check your bank passbook, statement or SMS — the payment status guide explains the difference between application status and bank credit. |
| Ask about a rejected application | Social Registry first, then BDO/SDO office | Use Claim & Objection first. The office that enquired into your application decides corrections. |
Remember one important difference: an application status and a bank payment are not the same thing. Both official websites help with application-related tasks, but neither provides a monthly payment history.
Use your bank passbook, statement or SMS to confirm the actual credit.
Portal Login Problems Readers Ask About
OTP does not arrive: Check whether your SIM uses the mobile number registered with your application and whether the number remains active. Wait and try again once — repeated requests do not help, and the OTP not coming fixes cover the remaining causes.
The login page does not open: Portal facilities have been paused before. Try again later and use the BDO, SDO or KMC office route meanwhile. A website problem does not make your application expire.
Status does not appear after login: Your record may still be in the enquiry stage. Check the label shown in your family record before deciding what to do next — the status not showing guide explains the empty-record cases.
You do not remember which mobile number you gave: Check the copy of your application form or the number that the enquiry officer noted. The office can help confirm the registered number. Neither portal can tell you which number you originally provided without access to the relevant record.
Fake Portals — Read This Before You Type Your Number Anywhere
Fake websites have already appeared around the Annapurna scheme name. Some independent clones copy official portal names to attract searches and collect visitors’ information.
The Telegraph India reported fake Annapurna application links before the official portal became active. A minister warned people not to trust such links. Bengal Police also ran an awareness campaign against mirror websites that collect bank and mobile details.
Protect your information by following these rules:
- Trust only website addresses ending in wb.gov.in for official government portal access.
- Type the official website address yourself instead of following unknown links.
- Never enter an OTP, Aadhaar number or bank details on another website.
- Never pay a form fee to apply for Annapurna Yojana. Blogs have reported WhatsApp links asking for ₹99–₹299, but these are not official application fees.
- Ignore enrolment offers sent through unknown SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook links.
- Report cyber fraud through 1930.
Do not judge a website only by its name, colours or logo. Check its complete address before entering personal information.
Learn to spot fake websites before you type a single detail anywhere.
This website is an independent information guide with a topic name similar to the scheme. It is not a government portal, cannot log you in and never asks you to provide your personal details.
If Both Portals Fail You — The Office Route
You do not have to depend entirely on the online portals. The government also accepts applications and handles enquiries through its offices.
- BDO office: for rural areas.
- SDO office: for urban areas.
- KMC Ward office: for the Kolkata/KMC area.
These offices accept the Family Level Data Collection form, handle enquiries and correct records. They also support the application process that the online portals serve.
A general government grievance channel was reported at the scheme’s launch:
- Phone: 82820 82820
- Availability: Monday–Saturday, 9 am–6 pm
- Email: [email protected]
This is a general government grievance channel launched alongside the scheme — do not treat it as a separately verified Annapurna Yojana helpline. The helpline page lists every official contact route in one place.
বাংলায় সংক্ষেপে
অন্নপূর্ণা যোজনার জন্য পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের দুটি সরকারি পোর্টাল রয়েছে। socialregistry.wb.gov.in-এ আবেদন, পরিবারের রেকর্ড, জেলা ও মোবাইল নম্বর দিয়ে OTP লগইন এবং Claim & Objection করা যায়। socialsecurity.wb.gov.in-এ Track Applicant Status এবং আবেদনপত্র ডাউনলোডের সুবিধা রয়েছে। এই পোর্টালের Login বোতামটি শুধুমাত্র সরকারি অফিসের কর্মীদের জন্য। কোনও পোর্টালেই ব্যাঙ্কের টাকা জমার ইতিহাস দেখা যায় না; পাসবুক বা ব্যাঙ্ক স্টেটমেন্ট দেখুন। শুধুমাত্র wb.gov.in দিয়ে শেষ হওয়া সরকারি ওয়েবসাইট বিশ্বাস করুন।
Conclusion
Annapurna Yojana uses two official portals, and each has a separate purpose. Use Social Registry for your application, family record, status and Claim & Objection. Use Social Security for the public applicant tracker and application forms. To confirm whether ₹3,000 reached your account, check your bank passbook or statement instead of searching either portal for payment history.
This website is an independent information guide. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with the Government of West Bengal. Use only the official portals linked above for every application, login and status-related action.
FAQs
What is the official Annapurna Bhandar portal?
There is no single portal for every Annapurna Yojana task. Social Registry handles applications, family records and Claim & Objection, while Social Security provides the public status tracker and application forms.
What is the difference between socialregistry.wb.gov.in and socialsecurity.wb.gov.in?
Social Registry is the Finance Department’s beneficiary database and Family Level Data Collection Portal. Social Security is the former Lakshmir Bhandar portal, now carrying the Annapurna Yojana page with public tracking and form downloads.
How do I log in to the Annapurna Bhandar portal?
Open socialregistry.wb.gov.in and choose Citizen / Family Login. Select your district, enter your registered mobile number, request the OTP and open your family record. The Social Security portal also offers a public tracker that does not require its office login.
Is the Login button on socialsecurity.wb.gov.in for citizens?
No. The button labelled “Login (for Office user only)” serves government office users. Citizens should choose the public Track Applicant Status option instead.
Can I check my payment on the Annapurna Bhandar portal?
No official portal provides a month-by-month payment history for Annapurna Yojana. Check your Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, bank statement or SMS to confirm the payment.
The portal is not opening. What should I do?
Portal facilities have been temporarily paused before, so try again later. You can approach the BDO, SDO or KMC Ward office for help. Avoid lookalike websites and unofficial application links.
Is there an official Annapurna Bhandar portal app?
No official source points to an Annapurna Bhandar mobile app. Be careful with lookalike apps and websites that use the scheme’s name to collect personal information.
Which portal do I use to correct a wrong name in my record?
Use Social Registry and its Claim & Objection facility to raise the correction. You can also approach the BDO or SDO office that handled the enquiry into your application.
Portal details last checked: 10 November 2026.