Stricter norms for liquor shops near school, hospitals
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced stricter regulations for liquor shop licensing, stating that no new licences will be issued within one kilometre of educational institutions, hospitals, or religious places. In the KMC area, the minimum distance requirement has been set at 500 metres.
Proposal for 5 new districts
The state budget proposed the creation of five new districts in Bengal, including Kolkata, Basirhat, Sundarbans, Jangipur and Arambagh.
MBBS seats to be increased by 650 across 13 medical colleges of Bengal
The state government announced an increase of 650 MBBS seats across 13 medical colleges in Bengal.
Low-cost stay provisions for those travelling to Mumbai, Vellore for medical treatment
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced plans to provide affordable accommodation facilities for patients and their families travelling to Mumbai and Vellore for advanced medical treatment.
Semiconductor unit to come up in Durgapur, IT park to be developed in Siliguri
Semiconductor unit to come up in Durgapur, IT park to be developed in Siliguri: Bengal finance minister.
Rs 1,200 crore allocated for Ghatal Master Plan
Rs 1,200 crore allocated for Ghatal Master Plan, a flood management project for Medinipur region
Four new medical colleges announced across the state
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced the establishment of four new medical colleges in Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Dakshin Dinajpur and Paschim Bardhaman.
Rs 3,000 monthly assistance for unemployed youth
The state government announced a monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 for unemployed graduate youth under the Bhorsa Karmasathi Scheme, aimed at supporting job seekers and easing financial hardship.
Bengal's BJP govt allocates Rs 100 cr for communication infra in Sunderbans
Bengal's BJP govt allocates Rs 100 cr for communication infra in Sunderbans, Rs 50 cr to curb river bank, for rehabilitation in Jangipur
North Bengal to get new stadium
Sports university to be set up; north Bengal to get new stadium; clubs taking part in national games to get Rs 1 crore each: Bengal finance minister
Salaries of para-teachers to be raised by Rs 5,000 per month
Salaries of para-teachers in state-run schools to be raised by Rs 5,000 per month: Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta.
Free coaching centres in every district for competitive exam
The state government announced free coaching centres for competitive examinations in every district. The Budget also earmarked Rs 2,100 crore for setting up model schools, Rs 50 crore for the promotion of Sanskrit education, and proposed two new central universities in Jhargram and Bankura.
Will set up IIT, IIM in north Bengal: Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta
Will set up IIT, IIM in north Bengal: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta in budget speech.
Bengal finance minister allocates Rs 900 crore for Chingrighata-New Town elevated corridor
Bengal finance minister allocates Rs 900 crore for Chingrighata-New Town elevated corridor, Rs 1,200 crore for new bridge over Bhagirathi river.
Bengal plans Greenfield Airport in Kalyani to ease Kolkata airport congestion
WB govt to identify 1,000 acres in Kalyani for greenfield airport to reduce passenger congestion at Kolkata airport: Bengal finance minister
Mid-day meal allocation raised to Rs 10 per student
The state government announced that the allocation for mid-day meal ingredients in primary schools will be increased to Rs 10 per student. In collaboration with ISKCON, nutritious cooked meals will also be provided in schools under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area. Monthly remuneration of mid-day meal cooks to be raised by Rs 1,000
Rs 2,000 hike for civic volunteers, green police
The state government announced a Rs 2,000 hike for civic volunteers, green police personnel and home guards.
Asha workers Get Rs 5,000 monthly hike
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta announced a Rs 5,000 hike in the monthly salary of Asha workers.
Monthly Allowance for Elderly, Widows Raised by Rs 500
The budget announced a Rs 500 increase in the monthly allowance for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities.
Integrated deep-sea port to come up in Purba Medinipur
Integrated deep sea port to be set up at Dadanpatrabarh in Purba Medinipur: West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta.
