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West Bengal Budget: 1 Lakh Jobs, Women's Reservation

Published Monday, June 22, 2026 · Updated June 22

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West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced the state budget, which includes significant proposals such as the creation of 1 lakh jobs and a 33% reservation for women in all government jobs. The budget also features a 20% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees and marks the first budget presented by the new BJP government in the state.

What We Know — Key Points

  • West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the state budget.
  • The budget includes a target of creating 1 lakh jobs.
  • A 33% reservation for women in all government jobs was announced.
  • The budget also features a 20% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees.
  • This budget, the first by the new BJP government in West Bengal, emphasizes industrial growth and improved central government relations.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Key Budget Announcements
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reports on West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta's presentation of the new BJP government's first budget, which includes plans for 1 lakh jobs, 33% reservation for women in government jobs, a 20% DA hike for employees, and a focus on industrial growth and improved central government ties.

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