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At the heart of the government's pitch is a promise to restore confidence among businesses wary of investing in the state & young Bengalis looking for opportunities closer to home |
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At the heart of the government's pitch is a promise to restore confidence among businesses wary of investing in the state & young Bengalis looking for opportunities closer to home |
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West Bengal's BJP government unveiled a Rs4.39 lakh crore budget with 100,000 jobs, women's doles, new districts, and a focus on infrastructure and welfare. | India News |
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West Bengal industry leaders commend the new BJP government's budget for its focus on infrastructure, land reform, and healthcare development. |
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Corporate leaders responded positively to the budget, describing it as forward-looking and industry-friendly. |
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The other key initiative in the budget is the introduction of a "Pink card" for women.The new government has also cut down the minority budget from nearly Rs 5,000 crore to less than Rs 3,000 crore - a move Dasgupta said puts minorities on an equal footing with other citizens. |
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Presenting the budget for 2026-27, Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta proposed an allocation of Rs 2,165.42 crore for the department. |
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Industry and employment are likely to be in focus in this budget as the government aims to attract huge investments and boost economic activity. |
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The BJP government in West Bengal has announced a new cloud kitchen policy, alongside a series of welfare, employment and safety initiatives for women in its first budget. |
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Bengal Budget 2026: The first BJP budget in Bengal combines fiscal discipline, employment generation and targeted welfare, with the 20% DA hike, 1 lakh govt vacancies and Rs 36,000 cr for women under Annapurna Yojana standing out as the flagship commitments of the new administration. |
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The BJP dispensation in West Bengal presented its maiden budget on Monday, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in |