socialsecurity.wb.gov.in is the former Lakshmir Bhandar portal, now renamed the Annapurna Yojana Portal. Its public Track Applicant Status option lets you check your application stage without a login. The Login button on the same page is only for office users.
This page explains how the tracker works, what its results mean, and what you should do if your application status is unclear. It also explains when the Social Registry login gives you a better route.
Quick Answer
To track your Annapurna Yojana application, open socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/Office/login and choose Track Applicant Status. You do not need to log in. Guides that inspected the live page say the tracker asks for your registered mobile number. Do not use the Login button because it is only for office users. The tracker shows your application stage, not your payment status.
What Is socialsecurity.wb.gov.in?
The website socialsecurity.wb.gov.in originally served the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. Reports say the government renamed it the Annapurna Yojana Portal on 18 May 2026. Annapurna replaced Lakshmir Bhandar on 1 June 2026.
Its public page at /Office/login offers three main options for citizens:
- Track Applicant Status: Check the current stage of your application.
- Form Downloads: Access forms in English, Bengali and Hindi.
- Login: Enter the office-user section, clearly labelled “Login (for Office user only)”.
The portal also has an administrative purpose. After officials sanction applications, they upload them to this portal, so the status reflected on the portal can help applicants follow the sanction stage.
The portal does not handle every part of the application process. The Social Registry manages the broader family record and Claim & Objection facilities.
One important note: portal pages and modules can change. One blog reported in September 2026 that this address redirected to the Social Registry, while a Bengali news explainer dated 29 September 2026 described the /Office/login page as live. This article gives a last-checked date rather than promising that every screen will always look the same.
How to Track Your Applicant Status
You can check your application stage through the public tracking option without creating an account. The tracker shows the status of your application, not payment details.
Start by opening the official socialsecurity.wb.gov.in/Office/login portal. Then follow these steps.
- Open the official Social Security portal page in your phone browser.
- Find and choose Track Applicant Status.
- Enter the detail that the tracker requests. Guides that inspected the live page say it currently asks for your registered mobile number rather than a separate application-ID field.
- Submit the information and read the application status shown on the screen.
Use the mobile number you registered with your application. Check the field carefully before submitting the form.
Be careful with older instructions online. Some websites list mobile number, Aadhaar, application ID and Swasthya Sathi card as tracker inputs. Those pages copy the old Lakshmir Bhandar tracker, so do not hunt for an application ID in that format. Use the detail the live tracker asks for.
If you want a closer explanation of the tracking screen and its input field, the Annapurna applicant status tracking guide gives a step-by-step field guide.
What the Tracker Shows — And What It Cannot Show
The Social Security portal helps you understand where your application stands. However, it does not show every detail. Use this table to understand what you can check.
| Question | Tracker answer |
|---|---|
| Where is my application right now? | Yes — it shows the current application stage or status. |
| Has the district sanctioned my application? | Yes — the status shows whether sanction has happened. |
| Has this month’s ₹3,000 reached my bank? | No — no portal provides a month-wise payment history for this scheme. Check your Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, statement or SMS. For a closer check, follow our Annapurna Bhandar payment status guide. |
| Can I correct a wrong name or mobile here? | No — use Social Registry Claim & Objection and contact your BDO or SDO office for corrections. |
The difference between application status and payment status matters.
A tracker result can tell you whether officials have processed or sanctioned your application. It cannot confirm whether ₹3,000 reached your bank or when a later payment will arrive.
For payment confirmation, check your Aadhaar-linked bank account. Your passbook, bank statement or the SMS from your bank remains the best proof.
If a status label is difficult to understand, use the Annapurna application status meaning guide to understand the different application stages.
The “Login” Button Is Not for You
The Social Security portal displays a Login button, but ordinary applicants should not use it.
The button carries the label “Login (for Office user only)”. Government office staff and officials use it for their work, including enquiry, recommendation and sanction processing.
You do not need office credentials to check your application.
As a citizen, you have two different routes:
- Social Security portal: Choose Track Applicant Status to get a quick application-stage update without logging in.
- Social Registry: Use Family Login with your district, registered or applied mobile number and OTP to access the wider family record and Claim & Objection facilities.
The Social Registry offers more than a simple status check. You can access your family record, use the claim facility and upload supporting documents through the relevant options.
For the complete login process, see our West Bengal Social Registry guide.
Remember that the two login systems serve different purposes. The Social Security portal’s office login is for administrative work. Track Applicant Status and Social Registry Family Login are the citizen routes.
Downloads on This Portal — Forms in Three Languages
The public Social Security page also provides form downloads. You can find forms in three languages:
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
These are official scheme forms, including application-side paperwork connected with Family Level Data Collection.
Choose the language you understand best. Download the relevant form and fill it in that language.
The form itself is free. You should not pay anyone a special form fee to obtain it.
Be careful if someone contacts you through WhatsApp or Facebook and asks for money to provide an Annapurna application form. Officials have warned about fake enrolment links and fraudulent offers. Use the official government portal instead of trusting messages from unknown people.
Social Security Portal or Social Registry — Which One?
Both websites support the Annapurna application process, but they do different jobs. Choose the portal that matches your current need.
| Need | Use |
|---|---|
| Quick status view, no OTP, no login | Social Security — Track Applicant Status. |
| Full family record, document upload, Claim & Objection | Social Registry — Family Login. |
| Both portals compared in one place | Annapurna Bhandar portal comparison guide |
| Not checked your status anywhere yet | Annapurna Bhandar status check |
The Social Security portal is useful when you only want to know your application’s current stage. It is the simplest route for a quick initial check.
The Social Registry is the better route when you need to open your family record, submit a claim or check whether you should correct an error.
You do not need to treat these websites as competing portals. They support different parts of the same process. Together, they give you both a quick public status view and a complete record when you need it.
Also remember that neither portal provides a dedicated month-wise Annapurna payment-history facility. Always check the Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, statement or SMS for payment confirmation.
Old Lakshmir Bhandar Record? Read This
Annapurna Yojana replaced Lakshmir Bhandar from 1 June 2026. The government notification provides for the migration of existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries, except for people identified under the SIR-2026 exclusion categories.
However, the migration excludes certain categories identified during SIR-2026. These include:
- Dead electors.
- Shifted electors.
- Deleted electors.
- Absentee electors identified during SIR-2026.
- Deletions in the second list after the draft list.
- Deletions after adjudication.
- ASDD cases found during voter-slip distribution.
People who filed SIR Tribunal appeals or CAA applications continue receiving assistance until the authorities decide their case.
For most existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries, the old record continues under Annapurna through the migration. Your Track Applicant Status result should reflect that migrated record.
If you previously checked your Lakshmir Bhandar application through the older system, do not assume that the earlier portal and the current migration status are the same. Use the Lakshmir Bhandar status check to understand the old status check and the old portal.
If the Tracker Shows Nothing
A blank result or missing application does not automatically mean that the government rejected your application. It may mean there is a different problem.
1. You entered the wrong mobile number
The tracker uses the mobile number registered with the application, according to guides that inspect the live page. Try the number you provided during application or Family Level Data Collection.
2. Officials have not uploaded your record yet
The application process involves several stages. Authorised officials enquire into applications, the BDO or SDO recommends eligible lists, and the District Magistrate sanctions them. Officials upload sanctioned reports to the Annapurna Yojana Portal. A fresh application may not appear until that process reaches the upload stage.
3. Your old record has a migration issue
Some Lakshmir Bhandar records fall under the SIR-2026 exclusion categories. If your record falls into one of those categories, it may not appear on the portal in the same way as the migrated records.
Contact your BDO or SDO office about your record and use the relevant appeal or grievance route if needed.
The government also launched a general grievance channel on 3 June 2026:
- Phone: 82820 82820
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 am–6 pm
- Email: [email protected]
This is a general government grievance channel launched alongside the scheme. Do not mistake it for a personal scheme helpdesk or a dedicated Annapurna helpline.
Finally, never pay an agent who promises to restore a missing record. Use the official government office if you need a correction.
Stay Safe on This Portal
Always check the website spelling before entering personal information. The correct address is socialsecurity.wb.gov.in.
Look-alike websites can collect mobile and bank details from unsuspecting visitors. Bengal Police ran an awareness campaign against mirror websites that harvest such details.
Follow these safety rules:
- Check the website address before entering information.
- Do not share your OTP with anyone.
- Never share your bank credentials.
- Ignore Annapurna enrolment offers through SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook.
- Do not trust unofficial application links.
- Report cyber fraud by calling 1930.
No official source lists an official mobile app for Annapurna Yojana. Do not download an unknown app that claims it can enrol you in the scheme.
You should also avoid anyone who promises faster approval, guaranteed sanction or special access to the scheme.
বাংলায় সংক্ষেপে
socialsecurity.wb.gov.in হলো পুরনো Lakshmir Bhandar portal, যার নতুন নাম Annapurna Yojana Portal। এখানে login ছাড়াই Track Applicant Status দিয়ে আবেদনের stage দেখা যায়। Live page দেখা guide-দের মতে, tracker নিবন্ধিত mobile number চায়। এই portal-এর Login button শুধুমাত্র office কর্মীদের জন্য। এই tracker payment দেখায় না। টাকা ব্যাঙ্কে এসেছে কি না, তা Aadhaar-linked ব্যাঙ্কের passbook, statement বা SMS-এ দেখুন। Full record, document upload ও Claim & Objection-এর জন্য Social Registry-র Family Login ব্যবহার করুন।
Conclusion
socialsecurity.wb.gov.in is the quick public route to your Annapurna application stage. You check it without any login, and it shows your application stage only — never your payment.
Remember that an application-stage result does not confirm a bank payment. Neither portal provides a dedicated month-wise payment-history facility, so your Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, statement or SMS remains the only payment proof.
Disclaimer: This website is an independent information guide. It is not a government website and has no affiliation with the Government of West Bengal. We cannot check, approve or change your application. We do not collect your mobile number or any personal details. Use the official government portals for every action.
FAQs
What is socialsecurity.wb.gov.in?
socialsecurity.wb.gov.in is the former Lakshmir Bhandar portal, now known as the Annapurna Yojana Portal. It provides a public Track Applicant Status option for citizens who want to check their application stage. A separate Login button is for office users only.
How do I use Track Applicant Status?
Open the official Social Security portal page and choose Track Applicant Status. Enter the information the tracker requests, then submit it and read the application stage shown on the screen. Use the mobile number you registered with your application.
Do I need to log in to track my application?
No. The public Track Applicant Status option works without a login. You do not need office credentials or the Login button at all.
What does the tracker ask for — mobile number or application ID?
Guides that inspected the live page say the tracker currently asks for your registered mobile number rather than a separate application-ID field. Older pages that list mobile number, Aadhaar, application ID and Swasthya Sathi card copy the legacy Lakshmir Bhandar tracker. Do not rely on those old lists.
Can I use the Login button on the Social Security portal?
No. The button says “Login (for Office user only)” and serves government office staff. Citizens should use Track Applicant Status for a quick check or the Social Registry Family Login for their full record.
Does Track Applicant Status show my payment?
No. The tracker shows your application stage, not your monthly ₹3,000 payment. Check your Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, statement or SMS to confirm a payment.
My Lakshmir Bhandar record — can I still see it?
The government migrated existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries to Annapurna from 1 June 2026, except for the SIR-2026 exclusion categories. A migrated record usually appears through the same public tracker, but it may not appear if your record falls under an exclusion category. You can check the old status route and contact your BDO or SDO office if needed.
The tracker shows nothing for my number. Why?
You may have entered a mobile number different from the one registered with your application. Officials may also not have uploaded your record yet, or your old Lakshmir Bhandar record may fall under an SIR-2026 exclusion category. You can use your BDO or SDO office and the relevant appeal or grievance route.
Is socialsecurity.wb.gov.in the same as the Social Registry?
No. The Social Security portal provides a quick public application tracker, while the Social Registry provides a deeper family record through its Family Login. Both support the Annapurna Yojana process, but they serve different purposes.
Where do I download Annapurna forms?
Open the public Social Security portal page at /Office/login. It offers form downloads in English, Bengali and Hindi.
Portal details last checked: 10 November 2026.