Newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari convened a key meeting with senior officials to assess law and order and ensure government schemes continue smoothly. The agenda also included progress on renovating Writers' Buildings, with directives issued to maintain seamless operations. The review signals immediate focus on security stability alongside continuity of welfare delivery from the previous administration.
West Bengal’s long-running standoff with the Centre over welfare delivery may be easing as BJP governance takes hold at both the state and central levels. The expected administrative integration could reshape how major schemes like Ayushman Bharat and PM-Kisan operate in the state—potentially through merging, streamlining, or tighter alignment to reduce friction.
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BJD leader Naveen Patnaik marked International Labour Day by demanding India’s minimum wage be raised to Rs 800. He accused the BJP government of failing to implement welfare schemes effectively, saying frontline workers such as Mission Shakti members, Bank Mitras and ASHA workers are not getting their due benefits. Patnaik called workers the nation’s backbone and urged immediate action.
Delhi’s government plans to roll out chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers to simplify registration and deliver welfare benefits more reliably. It also plans a dedicated portal to improve cess collection from builders. The smart cards will function as secure identity proof, helping migrant workers access schemes without disruption, while the system targets leakages and strengthens accountability.
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