West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramashree scheme for migrant workers. It will support around 22 lakh registered Bengali-speaking migrant workers returning after harassment in other States. Migrants will get a one-time ₹5,000 travel grant and ₹5,000 monthly aid for one year or till employment. Beneficiaries will receive Khadya Sathi ration cards for food security and Swasthya Sathi health insurance cards. Migrants’ children will be enrolled in state schools to continue education.
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