Mamata Banerjee Accelerates Yuvasathi Scheme to Support Unemployed Youth

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, announced her government's decision to expedite the 'Yuvasathi' unemployment allowance scheme, with a new launch date set for April 1. Originally scheduled for August, the program will provide financial support to educated unemployed youth.

In a press briefing held at the state secretariat, Banerjee detailed the scheme's advance, emphasizing its alignment with the new financial year starting April. Qualified beneficiaries, aged 21-40 and having cleared the Madhyamik exams, will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,500.

The Chief Minister assured that beneficiaries will still have access to existing scholarships, such as 'Aikyasree' and 'Medhasree'. Yet, participants in other state welfare programs, besides scholarships, won't be eligible for the 'Yuvasathi' initiative. The announcement arrives as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections.