West Bengal government increases Lakshmir Bhandar payouts for women

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is increasing the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme payouts for women ahead of state elections. The enhanced benefits, effective February 2026, will provide an additional ₹500 monthly to approximately 2.42 crore women, raising payouts for SC/ST women to ₹1,700 and general category women to ₹1,500. This move aims to leverage women's votes, a key factor in past election victories for the ruling Trinamool Congress party.


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