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West Bengal Cabinets Big Decisions Free Bus Travel for Women Annapurna Scheme Approved

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AI-generatedThe West Bengal cabinet's decisions are primarily social welfare and administrative measures. The 'Annapurna' scheme and free bus travel for women involve direct fiscal transfers and operational costs for state-run buses, but no specific commercial mechanism or supply chain impact is identified. The announcements are domestic policy changes with no direct effect on commodity prices, corporate margins, or global supply chains. Commercial impact is weak and limited to potential local fiscal strain.
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- West Bengal cabinet approved 'Annapurna' scheme providing Rs 3,000 monthly assistance to eligible women.
- Free bus travel for women on state-run buses effective June 1.
- Discontinuation of government assistance to religiously categorized groups starting June 1.
- 7th State Pay Commission for government employees to be established.
- Existing state OBC list scrapped following Calcutta High Court ruling.
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