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Bengal government discontinues religion-based assistance schemes
UPDATED: May 18, 2026 16:42 IST
The West Bengal government has announced the discontinuation of religion-based assistance schemes previously operating under the state's Madarsa and Information and Cultural Affairs departments. The decision, taken during a recent state cabinet meeting, marks a shift in the administration's policy regarding state-funded religious aid. According to the latest updates, the specific schemes affected by this new directive have not yet been individually detailed by the administration, leaving uncertainty about the exact programmes facing closure. However, officials have confirmed that the current assistance initiatives will only remain operational through the end of the ongoing month before being permanently halted.
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