Kolkata, June 22 -- The BJP government in West Bengal presented its first-ever budget of Rs 4,38,775.29 crore (Net) for the financial year 2026-2027, along with several infrastructure projects and schemes.

State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the budget for the first-ever BJP government in the state. In line with the BJP's manifesto promise, the state government announced a 20 per cent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees.

"The Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees has been increased by 20 per cent, bringing the total DA to 38 per cent. This will come into effect from October 1," Dasgupta said in the Legislative Assembly.

Along with Rs 3,000 each to women under the Annapurna Scheme, the Fi...