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6 July 2026

West Bengal tea workers' scheme implementation

The topic concerns the implementation of a specific, named central welfare scheme (PMCSPY) aimed at a vulnerable section of the workforce, which is a direct subject for GS2 questions on government policies and social welfare.

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Notes

  • West Bengal government announced the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY).
  • State allocation for the scheme is ₹313.30 crore.
  • The scheme is a collaborative effort between the State Government and the Government of India.
  • The central scheme has a total national outlay of ₹1,000 crore.
  • The objective is to improve the living standards of tea garden workers and their families.
  • The scheme targets over 10 lakh workers across 1,210 tea gardens in Assam and West Bengal.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of targeted welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) in addressing the socio-economic vulnerabilities of plantation workers in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) primarily aims to benefit which of the following groups?

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