TMC Promises Basic Income Support, Student Credit Card In Manifesto

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on March 17 released the Trinamool Congress' "development oriented" election manifesto at her residence. Most notable in the manifesto is the promise of universal basic income. Besides, women heads of SC/ST households will receive financial support of Rs 1,000/month while of general category will get Rs 500/month. Moreover, students will be provided loans up to Rs 10 lakh for higher studies with 4% interest rate via "student credit card" scheme.