Why Is Yuva Sathi Scheme Under Big Fire?

Key Highlights

1. Yuva Sathi Scheme launched on 15 February 2026, with camps set up in every Assembly constituency.
2. Massive public response led to long queues, crowd mismanagement, and logistical gaps.
3. Police were deployed in areas like Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Durgapur to control large gatherings.
4. The scheme was reportedly advanced ahead of schedule, raising political timing concerns before elections.
5. ₹1,500 monthly cash transfer attracted wide participation, including highly educated youth like MTech graduates, engineers, and medical students.
6. Critics argue the scheme offers short-term relief but no skill or asset creation, limiting long-term economic impact.
7. Lakshmir Bhandar covers 2.11 crore beneficiaries, along with other schemes like Yuva Sathi, Shramashree, and Swasthya Sathi.
8. West Bengal’s debt has crossed ₹8.15 lakh crore, raising sustainability concerns about expanding welfare spending.
9. Top GST-contributing states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh combine welfare with strong industrial growth.
10. Industrial investment in West Bengal remains limited, despite regular investor summits and announcements.
11. Shramashree registration remains low (75,000) compared to the officially estimated 22–24 lakh migrant workers.
12. Official unemployment rate of 3.6% contrasts with high migration trends, creating debate over data accuracy.

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