Mamata Banerjee in her 15 years as Bengal chief minister has included doles to students and adults alike, in many of such schemes funds are directly transferred. Every child is also covered under the Shishu Sathi Prakalpa that provides free surgery for children up to 18 years with congenital cardiac diseases, cleft lip and palate. MarriageIf a girl or her family still insists on getting her married, the state provides Rs 25,000 as a one-time financial grant, under Rupashree. ReligionAhead of last year’s Durga Puja, Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 1.10 lakh cash for the organisers, and free fire licence. DeathThe Bengal government provides Rs.

Source: The Telegraph February 24, 2026 10:18 UTC