Kolkata, June 22: The West Bengal Government presented its Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the State Assembly on Monday, outlining proposals related to welfare programmes, employment generation, infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and industrial growth.

According to the budget presentation, allocations have been proposed for various welfare initiatives, including programmes aimed at supporting women, unemployed youth, students, healthcare workers, and other beneficiaries.

The budget also includes proposals for government recruitment across multiple departments, infrastructure development projects, and measures intended to encourage investment and industrial expansion in the state.

Among the announcements were plans related to transportation infrastructure, including airport and port development projects, as well as investments in roads, public utilities, and urban and rural connectivity.

The education sector received attention through proposed scholarship support and plans for strengthening educational infrastructure. Additional provisions were also announced for healthcare workers and frontline personnel.

State officials stated that the budget seeks to balance welfare spending with economic development priorities. The implementation and impact of the proposed measures will depend on administrative execution and future policy decisions.

Further details are expected to emerge following discussions in the State Assembly and the release of official budget documents.