Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana: Rs 313.30 Crore Outlay for West Bengal Tea Workers

Key facts

• The West Bengal government announced the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) with a total financial allocation of Rs 313.30 crore for tea garden workers in North Bengal.
• Under the Cha Shramik Shiksha Yojana (CSSY), Rs 177 crore has been earmarked to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning opportunities for families of tea workers.
• The Cha Shramik Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (CSSSY) has been allocated Rs 72 crore to upgrade healthcare facilities and enhance medical services across tea garden regions.
• Under the Cha Shramik Aashray Yojana (CSAY), Rs 63 crore is sanctioned for the construction of 321 resting sheds, consisting of 88 in the hills and 233 in the plains.
• The North Bengal Development Department (NBDD) will serve as the nodal implementing agency, coordinating with the Health Department, Paschim Banga Samagra Siksha Mission, and district administrations.