Summary
About one hundred thousand people will get a raise.
Key Points
4 points1
West Bengal government decided to raise salaries for many workers.
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Around 100,000 employees and helpers will receive more money.
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The extra cost is about 390 crore Indian rupees each year.
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Forest staff, volunteers, former leaders, and school assistants are included.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsremuneration
the money someone gets for working
cabinet
a group of senior leaders who make big decisions
contractual
working on a short‑term agreement
honorarium
extra small payment for special work
para teachers
assistant teachers who help in classrooms
budget
plan that shows how money will be spent
expenditure
the amount of money spent
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