Mamata Banerjee Launched ‘10 Protigya’ in West Bengal

• 24 Mar 2026

Why in News?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has unveiled a comprehensive ‘10 Protigya’ (10 pledges) roadmap as part of TMC’s manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

Key Points

• Launch of ‘10 Protigya’: Mamata Banerjee formally unveiled 10 pledges covering welfare, infrastructure, education, employment, healthcare, and economic growth as part of the TMC manifesto.
• Expansion of Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme: Monthly assistance to women will be enhanced (by ₹500):
  • ₹1,500 per month for women from the General category.
  • ₹1,700 per month for women from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• Banglar Yuba-Sathi Scheme: Financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month will be continued to unemployed youth to support livelihood and job search.
• Strengthening Agriculture: A Rs 30,000 crore agri-budget has been proposed to support farm families, landless farmers and overall sector growth.
• Housing: Commitment to provide pucca houses.
• Piped drinking water to all households across the state.
• Duare Chikitsa Healthcare Initiative: Expansion of healthcare outreach camps in every block and town to improve access to medical services.
• Education Infrastructure Upgrade: Government schools will be upgraded under the Banglar Shikshayatan initiative to strengthen educational infrastructure and quality.
• Expansion of Social Security: Continued coverage of old-age pension and social security benefits for elderly and vulnerable citizens.
• Trade and Economic Development: Plans to develop West Bengal as a major trade and logistics gateway for Eastern India, boosting industry and investment.
• Administrative Reorganisation: Proposal to create seven new districts and expand urban local bodies to improve governance and service delivery.