Overview

• The rollout begins in Malda, Murshidabad and North Dinajpur, with labour officials enrolling applicants locally before a dedicated portal goes live.
• Each eligible worker is offered a one-time Rs 5,000 travel grant plus Rs 5,000 monthly for up to 12 months or until employment is found.
• Families are promised ration cards, state health cover, immediate cash on arrival, community kitchens, school enrollment for children, skills training and Karmashree job cards.
• The government pegs the potential beneficiary pool at about 2.24 million migrants, after reporting roughly 10,000 recent returnees.
• Governor C V Ananda Bose has urged a migrant registration portal, MoUs with destination states and labour welfare officers, while BJP leaders call the package inadequate and politically driven.