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West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal push

West Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. Key initiatives include 1 lakh government jobs, boosting tourism with religious and heritage circuits, and significant development for North Bengal, including the Teesta Barrage project. The government aims to improve the investment climate by tackling corruption and introducing new legislation to foster growth.

22 Jun 2026 8:59 pm