Mamata Banerjee to unveil welfare, salary measures in 2026 budget

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to announce major welfare and salary-related decisions in the 2026 state budget to be presented in February. Sources indicate possible enhancements to the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme, a long-pending DA hike for government employees and fresh updates on the state pay commission, raising hopes of relief for millions of beneficiaries.