West Bengal’s new BJP government presents its first budget for the remaining eight months of the fiscal year, focusing on jobs, industry, infrastructure and welfare. Multiple outlets report that the budget proposes a 20% Dearness Allowance (DA) increase for state employees and sets out plans to create about 1 lakh government jobs, alongside measures aimed at improving public services such as healthcare and education.
For women’s welfare, the budget allocates Rs 36,000 crore under the Annapurna Yojana/Annapurna scheme (as variously described by outlets). Another reported welfare component includes financing for workers and social support measures, and the budget also mentions an interim approach to delivering benefits and services during the short remaining fiscal period.
On economic and infrastructure development, the government says previously stalled central schemes will be implemented, with reported funding estimates around Rs 40,000 crore to accelerate infrastructure and economic activity. Some sources also cite proposals such as the creation of new districts and support for industries through incentive measures, while reporting reductions in certain minority-related allocations, including madrassa education. The budget’s overall direction is consistently described as job creation and welfare combined with efforts to spur investment.
