Manobik scheme – Didi’s humane touch in Budget 2018

As usual, the humane face of the West Bengal Government was once again the limelight of the State Budget 2018-19, where the Bengal Finance Minister introduced the Manobik scheme for the physically challenged people of the State.

During the Budget speech, Dr Amit Mitra stated that persons with 40% or more disabilities will receive a monthly pension of Rs 1,000. Two lakh people will be benefitted, he informed. This new scheme will be called Manobik, he said.

He also mentioned that persons with 50% or more disability will also be included under the new scheme.

He allocated Rs 250 crore for this scheme.