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| Mar 31, 2026, 06:58:47 PM | TOI.in
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West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee has become a state where welfare policies dominate politics. Millions of residents benefit from direct cash transfers, subsidised food, pensions, and grants. Flagship schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar for women, Kanyashree for girls, Rupashree for marriage support, Jai Bangla for general welfare, Krishak Bandhu for farmers, and Yuvashree for unemployed youth ensure the government’s presence in daily life. However, the state’s industrial growth and job creation lag behind, and fiscal stress is rising. As the 2026 Assembly elections approach, the reliance on cash doles over sustainable development raises critical questions about Bengal’s economic future and political strategy.
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