West Bengal Budget 2026: Rs 1500/month for Madhyamik pass unemployed youth

• West Bengal's interim budget announces Rs 1500 monthly for Madhyamik pass unemployed youth aged 21-40 under 'Banglar Yuva-Sathi' scheme.
• Lakshmir Bhandar scheme sees a Rs 500 increase: general category women now get Rs 1500, SC/ST women Rs 1700.
• Remuneration for ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, Civic Volunteers, and Para Teachers increased by Rs 1000 each.
• ASHA workers' pay rises to Rs 6250.
• Announcements made ahead of upcoming assembly elections.