The Duare Sarkar project launch date has been announced in West Bengal, coinciding with the upcoming Panchayat polls in May. This event typically brings about a flurry of government activity and progress on stalled projects. This year's Duare Sarkar is especially important, as several government schemes are undergoing changes. The state government plans to hold an outreach program to provide citizens with access to government projects, including changes to the Lakshi Bhandar scheme.
Under the new rules, linking Aadhaar PAN is mandatory for account holders under the Laksh Bhandar scheme. Joint account holders will no longer receive payments, so it is imperative to update account information at Duare Sarkar. Furthermore, changes have been made to the old age allowance rules, and bank account updates are necessary to ensure payment.
The government's health partner scheme is another significant initiative, with hospitals that fail to offer discounts to health partner cardholders at risk of losing their licenses. West Bengal also offers various scholarship programs for students, including student loans up to 10 lakhs at low interest rates.
The government aims to address any minor issues faced by the public before the polls to avoid potential discontent.