West Bengal launches Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme with ₹1,500 monthly support for unemployed youth

Direct fact

In 2026, the West Bengal Government launched the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme to provide ₹1,500 per month through DBT to unemployed youth aged 21–40, with rollout advanced to 1 April 2026.

Key specifics

• Eligible age group is 21–40 years.
• Monthly assistance is ₹1,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• The rollout date was advanced to 1 April 2026.
• Applications opened on 15 February 2026 and crossed 2 lakh registrations on day one.
• The scheme is administered by the Department of Sports and Youth Services.

Exam lens

State scheme, West Bengal, DBT, 21–40 years, ₹1,500, 1 April 2026 — TNPSC may ask the beneficiary age, monthly amount, and implementing department.