Mamata Banerjee announces ‘Swathya Sathi’ scheme

News Desk: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced ‘Swathya Sathi’ scheme for the people of the state. She claimed that this scheme will cover the entire population of the state and will be applicable from 1 December 2020.

She said “Earlier, we had decided to enroll at least 7.5 crore people under ‘Swathya Sathi’. I am announcing today that every family in West Bengal, every person, be it a child or an old man or woman, irrespective of their religious affinity will be covered under this scheme”

She added “Every family will be provided one smart card so that they can get the benefits of this scheme”