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West Bengal Budget 2026-27 Presented

Published on 24 Jun 2026

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented a ₹4.38 lakh crore budget focusing on employment, infrastructure, and welfare.
Key announcements: Fill 1 lakh government vacancies with 33% women reservation; DA/DR hiked to 38% from October 2026.
Major projects: New airport near Kalyani, deep-sea port at Dadanpatrabar, IIT & IIM in North Bengal.
Welfare: ₹36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojana, free bus for women, increased MGNREGA days to 125, higher pay for frontline workers.
Emphasis on revenue generation without new taxes.

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