West Bengal governance initiatives

West Bengal Cabinet Approves Eggs For Women And Children In Anganwadi Centres

West Bengal Cabinet approves Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Bima Yojana for uninsured residents.

Top Bengal IAS Officer Gets 6-Month Extension. Was Set To Retire On July 31

West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal's tenure extended by six months.

West Bengal Finance Minister places CAG reports in Assembly

Swapan Dasgupta said the government wants to hold a special session of the Assembly in the future to discuss the CAG reports

Suvendu warns of action against Abhishek Banerjee over Sebaashray health camps

The CM did not name Abhishek Banerjee, however, the BJP leaders refer to the TMC’s national general secretary as ‘bhaipo’

CAG report alleges irregularities in Bengal Amphan relief

The audit indicated serious deficiencies in the process of selection of beneficiaries and absence of adequate checks and balances before Direct Benefit Transfer to prevent such multiple payments, the CAG said

West Bengal Assembly passes Bill depriving panchayat pradhans of financial powers

The bill was passed with 169 votes polled in favour of the bill, while 13 MLAs voted against it. 32 MLAs did not participate in the voting process

West Bengal CM launches helpline numbers to tackle corruption

State Chief Secretary Manoj Agrawal said that all calls to the toll-free number will be recorded and there will be a mechanism to retrieve the records if necessary.

West Bengal Govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The audit covered 66 land acquisition cases between 2017-18 and 2021-22 involving Eastern Coalfields Limited's (ECL's) Salanpur, Sripur, Kunustoria and Parbelia areas and Bharat Coking Coal Limited's (BCCL's) Barakar area.

3,280 visually impaired children in Bengal benefit from Sighsavers programme

3,280 visually impaired children in Bengal benefit from Sighsavers programme

Centre keen on investing to develop tea, textile sector in Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said that Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre wanted to develop the state’s tea and textile sectors

West Bengal Governor Asks Universities To Observe August 14 As Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

In 2021, the government had declared August 14 as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'.

West Bengal’s Industrial Push: CM Suvendu Adhikari Launches ₹5,296-Crore Projects In Purulia

West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari Launches ERSS-112 With 900 Police Vehicles, Announces 11,000 Constable Appointments | VIDEO

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari hands over appointment letters to 11,000 police recruits, promises more jobs

He said that West Bengal would surpass Uttar Pradesh in the number of police personnel within the next two years