Mamata Banerjee on sromoshree scheme: Numerous working in different parts of the country Migrant Workers from Bengal In the past few years, many problems have been faced. They have been subjected to various harassments, starting from language terrorism, discrimination, loss of work. Many have lost their jobs and have been forced to return to the state in a state of helplessness.
The Chief Minister has taken a special step to stand by them in this situation Mamata Banerjee (Mamata Banerjee). . . He recently announced a new project.‘Sramshree’ (Somoshree Scheme)the Under this scheme, the state government will provide rehabilitation and financial assistance to the workers working outside Bengal who are returning to extreme problems.
What is the ‘Shramshree’ project?
chief minister (Mamata Banerjee) According to the state database, according to the state’s database, currently in Bengal is almost 22 lakh migrant workers there is And from other states, almost in Bengal one and a half million workers works However, many of those who are working in the children of Bengal and working in the other part of the country are facing extreme difficulties due to various reasons. So the government is bringing them to rehabilitate Shramshree Scheme (Somoshree Scheme)the
The main purpose of this project is:
- Workers Returning to Bengal financial aid given
- until they get new jobs payment of monthly allowancethe
- social protection and Respectful Rehabilitation to confirm
How much money will the migrant workers get?
‘Shramshree’ project (Somoshree scheme) under-
- One-time travel assistance as the workers ₹5,000 will be given.
- Till the time of rehabilitation of the workers who have lost their jobs and are returning to Bengal ₹5,000 per month allowance will be given.
- That is, they are from the state government until new jobs are available Financial Protection will get
Video | Announcing a new scheme ‘Shamshree’ for migrant workers returning to West Bengal, Cm Mamata Banerjee (@mamataofficial) said, “We are launching a new scheme, shamshree, for migrant workers returning to the state. Migrant workers from West Bengal who are humiliated in… pic.twitter.com/mcbmekclld
— Press Trust of India (@pti_news) August 18, 2025
Why is this project needed?
- In recent times in several states Language Terrorism And harassment of workers increased
- It is alleged that many times the workers of Bengal have been stopped as criminals.
- The plight of migrant workers has come to the fore since the time of Coronavirus.
- Safety of workers working outside Bengal and for economic protection This project is being launched.
Which workers will benefit?
- who Permanent Resident of Bengalthe
- time to work in another state came back in a helpless statethe
- Those who have not yet created permanent job opportunities.
- fix according to government policy on the migrant labor list You can get benefits only if you have a name.
Project Impact
‘Shramshree’ project (Somoshree scheme) When on-
- thousands of migrant workers Relief Economically will get
- Workers get at least monthly allowance while looking for new jobs able to run a family be
- In addition to social protection Risk of working in unsafe states will decrease
- After returning to Bengal, many workers opportunity to become self-reliant will get
political aspect
Trinamool Congress demands
- It is perfectly humanitarian and welfare initiativesthe
- Bengali workers Respect and Protection Its purpose is to make sure.
On the other hand, according to the opposition:
- This is basically vote-centric movethe
- The problem cannot be solved by mere allowance without creating job opportunities in Bengal.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s speech
“In the name of language terrorism, the migrant workers of Bengal are being called criminals. They are being subjected to extreme harassment. So to stand by them, we have started the ‘Shramshree’ project. In addition to a one-time assistance, an allowance of Rs 5,000 will be given.”
future direction
- Sramshree Project (Somoshree scheme) slowly through a large The database will be createdthe
- The picture of the problems of workers outside the state will be clear.
- State governments may be more in the future New employment initiatives can take
- Along with rehabilitation of workers, plans for small industries and self-reliance may also come.
for migrant workers in Bengal Shramshree Scheme (Somoshree Scheme) Undoubtedly a historic step. Those who are returning from other states after being harassed Economic protection and rehabilitation This project will confirm. Although the opposition is criticizing it as a political move, an allowance of Rs 5,000 per month is undoubtedly for workers great relief will bring Now we will look at how quickly the project is effective and how many migrant workers get the benefit of it.
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