Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced new initiatives aimed at public welfare, including affordable meals and financial support for women. Starting May 27, the Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 monthly to eligible women, with forms available at the state secretariat. Additionally, the government will restrict liquor shops near educational institutions and introduce fish-rice meals for ₹5 at dedicated canteens.
- ▪The West Bengal government will introduce fish-rice meals for ₹5 at around 400 canteens twice a week.
- ▪The Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 per month to women, with forms available starting May 27.
- ▪Liquor shops will be prohibited within a one-kilometre radius of schools, colleges, and places of worship.
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Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiativesCM Suvendu Adhikari stated that the West Bengal government would also set up an AYUSH department, delinking it from the state health department.Published on: May 26, 2026 3:39 PM ISTEdited by Asmita Ravi ShankarShare viaCopy link West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced fresh initiatives from the state government for the welfare of the people, including affordable fish-rice meals, Annapurna Yojana, and rules for liquor shops.CM Suvendu Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month.
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