Bengal CM renames housing scheme, gives aid to 10 lakh beneficiaries
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has renamed a rural housing scheme to 'Paschim Banga Awas' and released funds to over 10 lakh beneficiaries. The move follows years of funding delays and political disputes regarding the previous administration's implementation.
Why it matters
The rebranding and fund distribution represent a significant shift in state-level welfare policy and political management in West Bengal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday (August 6, 2026) announced that the State Cabinet has renamed the housing scheme ‘Banglar Bari’ as ‘Paschim Banga Awas’ and released the final instalment of financial assistance to more than 10 lakh beneficiaries.
Launching the transfer of the second and final tranche of funds, Mr. Adhikari said 10,20,379 beneficiaries received ₹60,000 each, involving a total outlay of over ₹6,000 crore.
He said the first instalment of funds would be released to several lakh new beneficiaries immediately after the Durga Puja festival in October. Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹1.20 lakh in two instalments for construction of houses.
The beneficiaries are among the 18 lakh families identified under the housing scheme during the previous TMC regime.
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