Overview
- Finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya presented a Rs 4.06 lakh crore statement centered on welfare outlays.
- Lakshmir Bhandar assistance rises by Rs 500 to Rs 1,500 for most women and Rs 1,700 for SC/ST women, backed by an additional Rs 15,000 crore and targeting about 2.4 crore beneficiaries.
- The Banglar Yuva Sathi program promises Rs 1,500 a month to unemployed 21–40 year olds for up to five years or until they find work, with rollout planned for August 15 if the TMC returns to power.
- State employees get a 4% dearness allowance increase effective April 1.
- ASHA and Anganwadi workers, para-teachers, civic volunteers and Green Police receive Rs 1,000 more per month, including a Rs 150 crore provision for Green Police.