The West Bengal Cabinet has granted in-principle approval for the constitution of the 7th Pay Commission for state government employees, personnel of government boards and corporations, employees of state-aided institutions, and staff of educational establishments. Several important decisions were taken during the Cabinet meeting held at Nabanna under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Addressing the media after the meeting, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Minister Agnimitra Paul said the state government has also approved the withdrawal of a number of Direct Benefit Transfer schemes operated by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department and the Minority and Madrasah Department from June 1. However, scholarship programmes under these departments will remain in force.
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The Cabinet additionally cleared a proposal to provide free transport facilities for women throughout the state. Under the newly announced Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, which will come into effect from the first day of next month, eligible women beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer. Individuals applying for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act, as well as those who have approached different tribunals, will also be eligible to apply for the scheme. A dedicated online portal will soon be introduced for registration and enrolment.
The state government further announced that a revised OBC list for West Bengal will be prepared in accordance with the recent judgment of the Calcutta High Court.
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