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West Bengal approves Annapurna scheme, free bus travel
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: West Bengal cabinet approved the Annapurna scheme giving Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women and free bus travel.
WHO: West Bengal cabinet led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
WHAT: Approved the Annapurna scheme providing Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women and free bus travel; also decided to end religious-based government aid from June.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 5:14 AM ET
WHERE: West Bengal, India
WHY: The cabinet made the decision to implement the Annapurna scheme and related measures.
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