<h1>West Bengal Budget 2025-26: Focus on MSMEs, Infrastructure, Climate Resilience, and Social Welfare with Key Allocations</h1> Leading industry bodies in West Bengal have praised the 2025-26 state budget for its focus on MSMEs, infrastructure, climate resilience, and social welfare. The budget is seen as progressive, with significant allocations for economic growth and employment. Highlights include a Rs 1,229 crore allocation for MSMEs, a 4% DA hike for state employees, and Rs 500 crore for the Gangasagar bridge. The budget also addresses climate resilience with Rs 200 crore for the Nodi Bandhan scheme and Rs 500 crore for the Ghatal Master Plan. It supports the tea industry and includes allocations for road and housing schemes to boost real estate and provide housing for marginalized communities. The budget's emphasis on skill development and digital transformation aims to enhance socioeconomic progress and make West Bengal an attractive investment destination.