• Welfare payout expansion: The BJP has promised to double monthly payouts to women from ₹1,500 under the Lakshmi scheme to ₹3,000 under the Annapurna scheme, alongside financial support for unemployed youth.
• Scheme funding strategy: To finance expanded welfare programs despite high state debt, the incoming administration plans to reduce corruption leakages and better utilize central government funding.
• Infrastructure project acceleration: Stalled metro rail projects and road connectivity developments are expected to speed up due to the faster resolution of land acquisition issues and minor delays.
• Industrial policy expectations: An anticipated new industrial policy with fiscal incentives is expected to help West Bengal attract companies and investments that previously shifted to neighboring states like Odisha.
• Services and startups: Kolkata is positioned to expand its global capability centres and startup ecosystem, helping retain young local Bengali and Marwari talent.