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Mamata govt announces Rs 1,500 monthly allowance under Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 – check eligibility, how to apply

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme prakalpa: Earlier this week, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that applications for the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme will open from February 15.

2 min readUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 09:36 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a press conference at Nabanna. (Express Photo)

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026: The West Bengal government has announced that its new scheme, ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’, will be launched from April 1. The scheme was earlier scheduled to be introduced in August. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that applications for the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme will open from February 15.

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Here’s a look at who is eligible for the scheme and how to apply:

Banglar Yuva Sathi eligibility

In the interim budget 2026, the West Bengal government announced the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ scheme to provide financial support to individuals aged 21-40 who have passed secondary school until they secure employment. In addition, the applicant must also be a resident of West Bengal to be eligible for the financial assistance.

However, those who are already receiving benefits under other state government welfare schemes, apart from the scholarships (Aikyasree, Medhasree, smart card schemes like ‘Sikhasree’ and Swami Vivekananda merit-cum-scholarship), would not be eligible for the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ scheme.

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme: How to apply

The applications for the ‘Banglar Yuva Sathi’ scheme will be distributed and accepted at each assembly constituency-based camps from February 15 to February 26. In addition, the sample application forms can also be downloaded from the official website at wbsportsandyouth.gov.in.

Banglar Yuva Sathi documents required

The applicant will have to submit photocopies of various documents including bank’s passbook, ID proof, Class 10 certificates, and a passport size photo, among others.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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