West Bengal Government Announces Subsidized Meals and Liquor Restrictions
The West Bengal government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, has announced new initiatives including subsidized fish-rice meals for ₹5 and restrictions on liquor shops near schools and temples. These measures aim to provide affordable food and address social concerns within the state.
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West Bengal: Suvendu govt announces Rs 5 fish-rice meals, liquor ban near schools and temples
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled significant welfare initiatives, including subsidised fish-rice meals for Rs 5 at 400 canteens and Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid for women under the Annapurna Yojana. New regulations will restrict liquor shops within a kilometre of educational and religious sites, reinforcing a commitment to the rule of law over personal rule.
By TOI NEWS DESK
Read full article →Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives
CM Suvendu Adhikari stated that the West Bengal government would also set up an AYUSH department, delinking it from the state health department.
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