As West Bengal gears up for the 2026 polls, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has rolled out her 10 ‘Pratigya’ – a set of ambitious commitments designed to propel the state into a new era of prosperity during a potential fourth term. Shared via X, these pledges underscore her commitment to uninterrupted development.
At the forefront, the flagship Lakshmir Bhandar scheme sees a significant hike: Rs 1,500 monthly for general women (Rs 18,000/year) and Rs 1,700 for SC/ST (Rs 20,400/year). This Rs 500 uplift aims to empower half the population financially.
The Banglar Yuva-Sathi initiative continues, offering Rs 1,500 monthly to unemployed youth, tackling joblessness head-on. Farmers stand to gain from a whopping Rs 30,000 crore agriculture budget, providing steady aid, support for landless tillers, and holistic farm sector enhancements.
Basic needs won’t be overlooked: every family gets a concrete house, every home piped water. Healthcare reaches grassroots via Duare Chikitsa camps across blocks and cities. All state schools will be upgraded under Banglar Shikshayatan.
To supercharge the economy, Bengal will emerge as the trade hub of East India, boasting cutting-edge logistics, ports, and a state-of-the-art global trade center. Pensions for seniors will expand phase-wise to all deserving citizens. Governance gets a facelift with seven new districts and more urban bodies.
These 10 pillars, as Banerjee calls them, blueprint the next five years, with welfare at the core – especially for women, youth, and farmers – alongside infrastructure leaps. TMC’s manifesto signals a confident bid to retain power, blending populism with progressive vision.