West Bengal Announces ₹1,500 Youth Allowance under Banglar Yuva Sathi West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has introduced a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 for unemployed youth aged 21–40 years who have completed Class 10 education. The initiative, part of the Banglar Yuva Sathi programme, aims to support jobless individuals in achieving financial independence while they seek employment opportunities. The allowance will be disbursed starting from March 7, 2026, marking an early rollout compared to the original plan for April. This decision coincides with International Women’s Day (March 8), serving as a symbolic gesture. Eligible beneficiaries must not be receiving benefits from other government schemes, except for scholarships. The government claims that the unemployment rate in West Bengal has dropped by approximately 40% due to initiatives like Utkarsha Bangla, which focus on skill development and job creation. Additional welfare measures include support for landless farmers and employment opportunities through infrastructure and industrial growth. Officials report that around 40 lakh people have undergone skill training, with about 10 lakh already employed, and efforts are underway to connect trainees with job placements. Hurun Global Rich List 2026 Highlights India’s Wealth Growth The Hurun Global Rich List 2026, released by Hurun Research Institute, underscores India’s rapid rise as a global hub for wealth creation. The report reveals that India added 57 new billionaires in 2025–26, bringing the total to 308. This places India as the third-largest billionaire hub globally, following the United States and China. Mumbai remains the top Indian city for billionaires, hosting 95 individuals on the list.#mamata_banerjee #west_bengal #international_womens_day #banglar_yuva_sathi #utkarsha_bangla
