Complete Step-by-Step Guide — How to Verify Annapurna Yojana on ayn24p.in (North 24 Parganas)

What You’ll Learn

• What ayn24p.in is and why it was created for North 24 Parganas beneficiaries
• Complete step-by-step walkthrough of the 9-step verification process with form field explanations
• Documents required, file size limits, and the exact 10 common mistakes that cause rejection
• What happens after submission and how to track your verification status

What is ayn24p.in?

ayn24p.in is a government-verified online portal exclusively created by the North 24 Parganas District Administration to facilitate KYC (Know Your Customer) verification for existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries who are being automatically migrated to the new Annapurna Bhandar scheme. According to the official information displayed on the portal, it has been made to facilitate KYC of existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries who have been migrated to Annapurna Bhandar. The official link is also available on the north24parganas.gov.in website, confirming its authenticity.

The portal operates under the title “Annapurna Yojana Verification — Initiative by North 24 PGS District Administration” and is designed exclusively for North 24 Parganas residents. The verification form is bilingual — available in both English and Bengali — ensuring accessibility for all community members across urban and rural blocks.

On this portal, beneficiaries are required to submit the following information for verification:

Step-by-Step Verification Process on ayn24p.in

The ayn24p.in verification process is designed to be completed in under 10 minutes if you have all your documents ready. Follow each step carefully — skipping or rushing any step can cause delays in your DBT payment.

Step 1 — Visit the Official Portal

Open your browser and navigate to https://www.ayn24p.in/. Verify that the page title reads “Annapurna Yojana Verification — Initiative by North 24 PGS District Administration”. This ensures you are on the official government portal and not a scam or lookalike website. The official link for North 24 Parganas Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries migrated to Annapurna Bhandar can also be found on north24parganas.gov.in for cross-verification.

Step 2 — Select Your Block / Municipality

From the dropdown menu labeled “Block / Municipality (ব্লক / পৌরসভা)”, select your respective Block (rural area) or Municipality (urban area). For example, if you reside in Barasat, select BARASAT-I or BARASAT-II as applicable. This field is marked with an asterisk (*), meaning it is mandatory. You cannot proceed without selecting this field.

Step 3 — Select Your GP / Ward

After selecting your Block or Municipality, the “GP / Ward (গ্রাম পঞ্চায়েত / ওয়ার্ড)” dropdown will become active. Choose your Gram Panchayat (rural) or Ward (urban) from the list. The options available in this dropdown depend entirely on what you selected in Step 2. If you do not see your GP or Ward listed, recheck your Block selection.

Step 4 — Enter Last 4 Digits of Bank Account

In the field labeled “Last 4 Digits of Bank account / ব্যাংক অ্যাকাউন্টের শেষ ৪টি সংখ্যা”, enter exactly the last 4 digits of the bank account that was registered under your Lakshmir Bhandar application. Do not enter the account number — only the last 4 digits. This acts as a search key to fetch your beneficiary profile from the backend database.

If you are unsure about the last 4 digits of your registered account, refer to your passbook or bank statement. Do not enter digits from memory — even a single digit mismatch will result in “no records found.” For those whose bank account has changed since their original Lakshmir Bhandar registration, you must first update your Aadhaar-bank mapping on the NPCI BASE portal before completing this step.

Step 5 — Click Search

Click the blue Search button. The portal system will look up your beneficiary profile using the Block, GP/Ward, and last 4 digits of your bank account. If the system finds your record, it will display your full beneficiary details on the next screen. If it shows “no records found,” double-check your selections and try again. If still unresolved, contact your Block Development Officer (BDO) office directly.

Step 6 — Verify Your Personal Details

The portal will now fetch and display your beneficiary information. Carefully cross-check every field:

• Applicant ID — Your unique beneficiary reference number
• Applicant Name — Must match your Aadhaar and Voter ID exactly
• Father’s Name — As per official records
• GP / Ward — Confirmed Block, GP, and Ward
• Village / Town / City — Your residence as registered
• Bank Account — Displayed as masked (e.g., XXXXXXXX6074)

If any detail is incorrect — name mismatch, wrong GP/Ward, or an account number that does not belong to you — do NOT proceed. Immediately contact your BDO office to get the records corrected. Submitting with incorrect data can cause your application to be rejected or your DBT payment to fail indefinitely.

Step 7 — Aadhaar and EPIC Verification

Scroll down to the green “VERIFICATION REQUIRED” box. You must provide the following two documents:

• Aadhaar Card: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and upload a clear photograph of your Aadhaar card. The image must be in JPG, PNG, or JPEG format and must not exceed 200 KB. Ensure all four corners and your photo are clearly visible.
• EPIC / Voter ID: Enter your EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number and upload a clear photograph of your Voter ID card. Same file requirements apply — JPG/PNG/JPEG, max 200 KB. Your name, photo, and EPIC number must be fully readable.

These two documents are the backbone of your KYC verification. Both your Aadhaar and Voter ID must be active and not under any dispute. If your name appears as “deleted” or “absentee” in the draft electoral roll following the SIR 2026 revision, you may not be eligible for migration. The Block Development Officer's office of Swarupnagar in North 24 Parganas has issued a formal order (Memo No. 2412-SW/O/LB-02/2026) directing field-level officials to prioritize door-to-door verification of all approved beneficiaries.

Step 8 — Answer the Mandatory Questions

The portal asks two critical questions that directly affect your payment eligibility:

“Is this account linked to Aadhaar?” — Select Yes or No from the dropdown. This is one of the most important checks in the entire form. If your bank account is not yet linked to your Aadhaar, select No and immediately visit your bank branch to complete Aadhaar seeding before you submit the form. An unlinked account means your DBT payment of Rs 3,000 will bounce back and never reach you. You can verify your Aadhaar-bank linkage status in advance on the NPCI BASE portal.

“Have you applied before SIR Tribunal / submitted application under CAA?” — Answer honestly, Yes or No. This question is related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 conducted by the Election Commission of India, during which approximately 9 million voters (roughly 12% of West Bengal’s electorate) were excluded from the electoral rolls. Of these, over 2.7 million had their names under tribunal adjudication at the time of verification. According to official government notification, beneficiaries who have filed appeals before the SIR Tribunal or submitted applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will continue receiving benefits under the Annapurna Bhandar scheme “until their cases are disposed of.” If you answer Yes, your verification will be placed on hold pending the tribunal’s decision, but you remain protected under the scheme.

Step 9 — Declaration and Submit

Tick the checkbox that reads: “The data given is correct as per my knowledge. I have no objection in authenticating myself and fully understand that information provided by me may be used for authenticating my identity through Aadhaar Authentication System.” Then click the green Submit button.

Important: Do not refresh the page or click the back button while your form is being submitted. If the portal is slow due to high traffic, wait patiently for at least 60 seconds before taking any action. Once submitted, you will see a confirmation screen. Take a screenshot immediately and save it — this confirmation serves as your proof of submission.

Important Tips and Warnings for ayn24p.in Users

What Happens After You Submit Verification?

Once you click Submit on the ayn24p.in portal, your application enters the government verification queue. Here is what happens next:

• Confirmation Screen — You will see a confirmation screen immediately after successful submission. Your Applicant ID will be displayed. Screenshot and save this screen.
• Government Verification — Your Aadhaar card, Voter ID, and bank account details will be verified against government databases by the Block Development Officer (BDO) office. This is a manual review process that may take from 3 to 10 working days.
• SIR Tribunal Cross-Check — The government will cross-check your Voter ID status against the SIR 2026 electoral roll. If your name is flagged for exclusion, you will be notified by your BDO.
• Approval and DBT Launch — If approved, your information will be updated in the central Annapurna Bhandar beneficiary database, and your first Rs 3,000 DBT payment will be credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account from 1 June 2026 onwards. You can track your payment status on portals like the one detailed in Annapurna Bhandar Payment Status.
• If Rejected — If your verification is rejected, you will typically receive a reason. Visit your BDO office with your Applicant ID and documents for re-verification.

Frequently Asked Questions