West Bengal budget

West Bengal budget: BJP MLA Ashok Lahiri criticizes West Bengal budget as “Vote-Oriented” and “Fairy Tale”

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Former Chief Economic Advisor to India government & BJP MLA Ashok Lahiri said on Friday at West Bengal Assembly that the Bengal budget was a vote-oriented and was targeted more at Lok Sabha polls than Bengal’s economy and seems like “fairy-tale” budget. Lahiri was participating in budget discussion following tabling of state budget on Thursday. … Read more

West Bengal budget: West Bengal unveils inclusive budget with emphasis on women’s welfare & social schemes ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

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The West Bengal government tabled an all-encompassing budget with special focus on women, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The budget introduced an array of social welfare schemes for SC/STs, women, artisans, new MGNREGA-like state scheme ‘Karmasree’, artisan welfare schemes, a 4% hike in dearness allowance for government employees, and increased allotment for contractual … Read more