28L women get Rs 3,000 each under Bengal's Annapurna Yojana on day 1
The West Bengal government has initiated direct benefit transfers of Rs 3,000 to over 28 lakh women under the new Annapurna Yojana scheme. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasized that the program is strictly for eligible citizens and excludes those whose names were removed from voter lists.
Why it matters
This represents a significant social welfare rollout with political implications regarding citizenship verification and state-level governance.
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana: 28L women get Rs 3,000 each under Bengal s Annapurna Yojana on day 1 | Kolkata News - The Times of India
The article highlights the CM's political rhetoric regarding 'non-Indians' and credits the Prime Minister, reflecting a specific political narrative.
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