<p>Lakshmi Bhandar: Will the scheme’s payout increase before the election? A big announcement from Mamata Banerjee?</p><img><p>The West Bengal government is set to make a big decision before the polls. Sources say there’s a plan to increase the grant for the popular Lakshmi Bhandar scheme.</p><img><p>Currently, women from the general category get ₹1,000 per month, and women from SC and ST communities get ₹1,200.</p><img><p>However, the government is actively discussing increasing this amount before the election. A final decision and official announcement could come soon.</p><img><p>Discussions are ongoing within the government on how to expand the scheme’s scope and provide more money to women.</p><img><p>The administration is focused on providing extra help to women to manage household expenses amid rising inflation.</p><img><p>Lakshmir Bhandar is already a popular scheme. It’s a source of support for women in both villages and cities. An increase will benefit crores of beneficiaries.</p><img><p>Experts believe increasing the Lakshmir Bhandar amount before the election is politically significant. All eyes are on the government’s final announcement.</p>
