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West Bengal govt to discontinue religion-based assistance schemes
short by Saurav Joshi / on Monday, 18 May, 2026
West Bengal cabinet has decided to discontinue government assistance schemes based on religious categorisation from June, Minister Agnimitra Paul said. Cabinet also approved the constitution of Seventh Pay Commission for state employees. It further approved 'Annapurna Yojana,' under which women will receive ₹3,000 in monthly assistance and free bus travel starting June 1.
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