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West Bengal’s Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card likely from October
West Bengal's proposed Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card scheme for unemployed youth may be rolled out in October, with registration expected to begin before Durga Puja. Eligible graduates could receive Rs 3,000 per…
West Bengal's proposed Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card scheme for unemployed youth may be rolled out in October, with registration expected to begin before Durga Puja. Eligible graduates could receive Rs 3,000 per month, while other qualifying unemployed applicants may get Rs 2,000. The scheme may also include a one-time payment of Rs 15,000 for competitive exam preparation.
The state government has not yet published an official notification, so the application process, eligibility rules, and payment schedule remain unconfirmed. Proposed eligibility includes being a permanent resident of West Bengal, unemployed, within the age bracket of 21 to 40 or 21 to 45 years (final age to be notified), having passed Madhyamik or equivalent, and belonging to a family with monthly income below Rs 1 lakh. Beneficiaries of other government social security schemes may be excluded.
A dedicated online portal is expected to be launched for applications. Applicants have been advised to rely only on official government channels and avoid sharing personal details with unauthorised websites. The first payments could begin in November, pending verification and the final notification.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The scheme follows similar state-level unemployment assistance programmes, such as Tamil Nadu's dole of Rs 1,000 per month and Rajasthan's Rs 3,500 for graduates. West Bengal's proposal targets a large pool of educated unemployed youth, a politically significant constituency. The eligibility cap of Rs 1 lakh monthly family income is relatively high, potentially covering a broad section of households. The actual cost to the state exchequer will depend on the final age limit and the number of applicants who clear verification. The formal notification, expected before October, will confirm the age bracket and the start date for applications.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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