Politics · India
West Bengal Budget 2026 Unveils Job Creation, Infrastructure, and Welfare Initiatives
The West Bengal budget for 2026 has been presented, outlining significant allocations for government jobs, a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for employees, and investments in infrastructure projects including roads, metro lines, and airports. The budget also emphasizes development in sectors like healthcare, sports, AI, and tourism, alongside a promise to address the fiscal gap with the central government.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 1 n = 3
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (1): Hindustan Times
- Right (1): The Pioneer