PM Modi Highlights Rs 3,000 Monthly Aid to West Bengal Women as Cut Money Fails
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that nearly 1.5 crore women in West Bengal now receive Rs 3,000 monthly under the Annapurna Yojana, directly credited to their bank accounts, marking a shift from the previous government’s ‘cut money’ system. He highlighted that the BJP-led state government has revived stalled central schemes, including over 50 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana houses registered in women’s names. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed systemic reforms, including financial aid and measures to address child marriage and drug abuse, while criticising the Trinamool Congress government’s past delays. Modi linked women’s empowerment to the BJP’s recent electoral victory in West Bengal, emphasizing direct financial support to ease household expenses. The move underscores a policy pivot towards transparency and women-centric welfare in the state.
Why it matters
The direct cash transfer to women’s accounts empowers them financially and reduces dependency on intermediaries, directly impacting over 1.5 crore households in West Bengal. It also signals a broader shift in governance priorities, with systemic reforms in housing, safety, and welfare targeting women as key beneficiaries.
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