Summary
The increase will cost about 390 crore Indian rupees each year.
Key Points
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West Bengal's senior leaders approved a salary increase for many staff members.
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About 100,000 employees and contract workers will receive the raise.
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Forest officers, volunteers, former legislators, and school support teachers are among those benefiting.
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The extra spending is planned in the state's financial plan.
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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