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Bengal CM sets new conditions for welfare schemes
Published 6 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that non-compliance with government health and education
Synopsis West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that non-compliance with government health and education mandates, such as refusing vaccinations or withdrawing children from state schools for religious education, could lead to exclusion. The scheme's application form now requires details on child immunisation and school type, aiming to link welfare with public policy adherence.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 5:14 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 6:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that non-compliance with government health and education mandates, such as refusing vaccinations or withdrawing children from state schools for religious education, could lead to exclusion.
The scheme's application form now requires details on child immunisation and school type, aiming to link welfare with public policy adherence.