In its first Budget, West Bengal BJP government pushes for jobs, industries and welfarism
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announces incentive scheme for industries and promises one lakh jobs; budget sees allocation for social welfare schemes and hike in salaries for ASHA workers and civic police volunteers
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