Mamata Banerjee Dismisses Rumours About "Lakshmir Bhandar" Scheme

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment came in the wake of allegations of cut money being demanded in the districts though she did not cite any specific instance.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday dismissed rumours that all taxes need to be cleared for availing benefits of the "Lakshmir Bhandar" (Lakshmi store) scheme and said a complainant can dial her office for redressal of her grievances. The chief minister's comment came in the wake of allegations of cut money being demanded in the districts though she did not cite any specific instance. Addressing a press meet at the state secretariat, the chief minister said, for enrolling on the scheme the beneficiaries will only have to fill up the form at "Duare Sarkar" (government at doorsteps) camps to be held for one month from August 16. Around 1.6 crore people are expected to be a part of the West Bengal government scheme, which was a part of the Trinamool Congress' election manifesto, aimed at providing financial assistance to women heads of families in the age group of 25-60 years.