West Bengal Budget LIVE: Suvendu government raises MLA funds from annual Rs 70 lakh to Rs 1 crore
West Bengal Budget LIVE: Another major concern is West Bengal's debt burden, as successive governments have relied heavily on borrowing for welfare schemes. Agriculture continues to struggle with low productivity and a lack of modern irrigation facilities
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta
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West Bengal Budget LIVE: Cook-cum-helpers working for PM POSHAN Scheme will get a raise of ₹1000 in their honorarium, said FM.
West Bengal Budget LIVE: Govt announced Rs 3000 per month for unemployed youth under Bhorsa Karmasathi scheme- Shiv Sahay Singh.
West Bengal Budget Live: DA for govt employees will be raised by 20 percent from October, said Finance Minister.
West Bengal Budget Live: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced that girl students of State govt and govt aided schools will be granted a scholarship of ₹50,000.
West Bengal Budget Live: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced of raising MLA local area development funds from annual Rs 70 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
West Bengal Budget Live: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced that ₹550 crore will be allocated for free bus scheme for women. The government will also grant women a “Pink Card” soon.
West Bengal Budget Live: Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced that govt will allocate Rs 36,000 crore for women’s financial assistance scheme Annapurna Yojna.
West Bengal Budget LIVE: Agniveer candidates to get 10 percent reservation, more focus on paperless work, more focus on West Bengal impact AI mission and increase in MLA fund.
West Bengal Budget LIVE: The newly elected BJP government in West Bengal, with Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, presents the state's first full Budget for FY 2026-27 in the Assembly.
West Bengal Budget LIVE: The West Bengal government is set to introduce two Bills in the Assembly to strictly deal with public disorder, vandalism and attacks on police personnel and public servants, a senior official said on Sunday (June 21, 2026).
West Bengal Budget LIVE: The budget will be presented in the West Bengal Assembly around 12 noon. Swapan Dasgupta will deliver the budget speech in the Assembly. Swapan Dasgupta is an experienced journalist, commentator, and former MP, and is now the state Finance Minister.
West Bengal Budget LIVE: The Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government is all set to table its first full budget today. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta will present the budget.
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