The BJP government in West Bengal unveiled its first budget on Monday, combining welfare spending with employment promises as it announced a 20 percentage point hike in dearness allowance (DA), recruitment to 1 lakh government posts and a Rs 36,000-crore allocation for a direct cash transfer scheme for women.

West Bengal State Budget 2026 LIVE: Read about the new financial allocations, economic growth targets, tax updates and key takeaways. Follow The Hindu for more.

West Bengal State Budget 2026 LIVE: Read about the new financial allocations, economic growth targets, tax updates and key takeaways. Follow The Hindu for more.