New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Lakhs of beneficiaries of the West Bengal government's Annapurna Bhandar are still waiting to receive their Rs.3,000 instalment for August. Although payments are generally credited in a phased manner during the first week of the month, many bank accounts have yet to receive the funds, even on August 3.

If you are among those waiting, there is no need to panic just yet. Here's why this delay might be happening and the steps you can take to resolve it:

If your money has not arrived, it could be due to one of the following issues:

Applicants can check their status directly on the West Bengal government portal. Status options currently include:

According to the latest updates, the Rs.3,000 payment for August is active...