Women in Bengal to Receive ₹3,000 Monthly; Crackdown on Madrasas; Suvendu Cabinet Takes Several Major Decisions


Posted on 18th May 2026 02:42 pm by rohit kumar

In West Bengal, CM Suvendu approved the 'Annapurna Bhandar Scheme' for women, along with a free bus service, during the second cabinet meeting. Upon the implementation of this scheme, women in Bengal will receive a monthly stipend of ₹3,000 starting June 1st. Additionally, effective June 1st, all women will be able to travel free of cost on government buses.

 

 

No Financial Aid for Madrasas

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Furthermore, the state government has constituted the 7th Pay Commission for government employees. However, no decision regarding pending Dearness Allowance (DA) was taken during this second cabinet meeting.

 

 

Separately, Minister Agnimitra Paul stated that women who are already enrolled in the 'Lakshmi Bhandar' scheme will not be required to fill out a separate application form for the new 'Annapurna Bhandar Scheme.'

 

 

Meanwhile, a decision has been taken to discontinue all forms of government assistance currently provided to Madrasas. This includes the monthly stipends received by Imams and Muezzins.

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