Yuva Sathi in April: A Quick Pre-Poll Trap?

Key Highlights

1. Yuva Sathi scheme will start from April 1, earlier than the originally announced August 15 date.
2. The scheme will cost the state nearly ₹15,000 crore every year, raising fiscal concerns.
3. Educated unemployed youth aged 21–40 years will receive ₹1,500 per month, regardless of qualification level.
4. The early launch has triggered election timing speculation ahead of the 2026 West Bengal polls.
5. Nearly 1 lakh state employees are already engaged in voter list revision, creating a manpower crunch.
6. Questions remain over the state’s IT infrastructure and verification capacity.
7. Despite court directions, the government has not committed to clearing pending DA arrears for employees.
8. Allowance-heavy policies are creating a pendulum effect, with multiple groups raising fresh demands.
9. Full-time recruitment has slowed, while the state increasingly relies on part-time and contractual workers.
10. Critics argue that cash handouts are replacing productive development and skill creation.

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