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23 June 2026

West Bengal BJP government's first budget

While the specific state budget is not a direct UPSC question, it provides relevant case study material for analyzing state-level fiscal policy, welfare delivery mechanisms, and employment generation strategies in the context of Indian federalism.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Total budget outlay for West Bengal: ₹4.38 lakh crore.
  • Objective: Industrial revival, job creation, and alignment with the 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
  • Employment targets: 1 lakh new jobs in FY 2026-27, with 33% reservation for women.
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): 20% hike for state government employees, with a stated policy goal of parity with Central government rates.
  • Welfare schemes: Annapurna Yojana (₹36,000 crore allocation, ₹3,000/month for women) and Bhorsa Karmasathi (₹3,000/month for unemployed youth).
  • Rural development: Launch of 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)' (VB-GRAMG) with ₹14,000 crore allocation, intended to replace or supplement suspended MGNREGA funds.
  • Industrial policy: Reintroduction of industrial incentives with a ₹5,000 crore allocation and the creation of a West Bengal Industrial Promotion Framework.
  • Agricultural support: ₹3,000 annual state assistance per farmer (supplementing PM-KISAN) and a ₹200/quintal bonus over MSP for paddy procurement.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in West Bengal 2026-27 Budgetary Policy and Fiscal Management, which has been running since 23 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of 'double engine' governance in the context of federal fiscal relations and the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes in India. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00
  2. Analyze the challenges and opportunities for state governments in balancing populist welfare expenditure with the need for industrial revival and long-term capital investment. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)' mentioned in the recent state budget?

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