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Kolkata Police starts 3rd edition of ‘Sukanya’ project

January 5, 2020

Kolkata Police has started the 3rd edition of ‘Sukanya‘ project. The project is an initiative of the Kolkata Police’s Community Policing Wing with an aim to provide self-defence training to girl students of city-based schools, colleges and universities.

The third batch of ‘Sukanya’ started at 100 city-based schools and colleges situated in Kolkata Police jurisdiction. The initiative is funded by Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the state government.

West Bengal Govt to provide insurance coverage to Ganga Sagar pilgrims

January 7, 2020

The West Bengal Government will provide insurance coverage of five lakh rupees each to the Ganga Sagar pilgrims. The administration has done necessary arrangements for drinking water supply and accommodation facilities for the devotees.

Thousands of pilgrims assemble at Sagar Island to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Hooghly River and the Bay of Bengal on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and offer Pooja at the Kapil Muni temple.

4th ‘Buxa Bird Festival’ begins in West Bengal

January 8, 2020

The 4th edition of ‘Buxa Bird Festival’ has started in Buxa National Park in West Bengal’s, district Alipurduar. More than 50 birdwatchers from pan India and abroad have registered in the festival. Over 300 rare species including the Sultan Tit, Greater Spotted Eagle and Great Hornbill visit the national park during this festival.

West Bengal: Dharmendra Pradhan launches mission PURVODAYA

January 12, 2020

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Steel launched mission PURVODAYA for the development of eastern India through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal. Through this programme, the government aims to transform logistics and utilities infrastructure which would change the socio-economic landscape in the eastern India.

The mission will drive India’s march towards five trillion dollar economy set by the government. The steps, under mission, also include growth of steel industry along with employment opportunities across the entire value chain.

PM Modi renames Kolkata Port Trust after BJP icon Syama Prasad Mukherjee

January 12, 2020

PM Narendra Modi announced to rename Kolkata Port Trust as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port on the occasion of 150th years celebration of Kolkata Port Trust. He dedicated a Commemorative Stamp to mark 150 years of Kolkata port trust to India.

PM Modi launched several Port led development projects worth Rs 600 cr rupees to mark the day. The projects include upgraded Ship repair facility at Netaji Subhash Dry Dock, upgraded railway infrastructure of Kolkata dock system of the Kolkata Port for smooth cargo movement and river front development scheme.

PM Modi honored two oldest pensioners of the Port Smt. Nagina Bhagat of 105 years and 100-year old Naresh Chandra Chakraborty on the occasion besides launching the Port Anthem at the event. He also advocated for expansion of water based tourism in the country besides creating new infrastructures in Port connected cities.

Piyush Goyal launched Kolkata’s East-West Metro line

February 14, 2020

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched the first phase of “East-West Metro line” which is Kolkata’s second metro line. The phase 1 of the East-West Metro corridor is a 5.3 kms long stretch with 6 elevated stations and executed by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

India’s 1st digital parcel locker service establishes in West Bengal

March 14, 2020

The Department of Posts, Kolkata (West Bengal circle), has established free digital parcel locker service in 2 post offices Nabadiganta IT post office of Salt Lake City & post office in New Town’s Action Area. Under this service, customers will be able to collect their parcel from the post office according to their convenience.

West Bengal govt begins ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme

May 15, 2020

West Bengal Government has started ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme to utilize 50,000 acres of barren land in 6 districts.
This scheme serves to generate income activities in horticulture and pisciculture involving the locals.

West Bengal Govt. declares two new schemes ‘Sneher Porosh’ & ‘Prochesta’

May 17, 2020

The CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee released two schemes ‘Sneher Porosh’ & ‘Prochesta’
Prochesta Scheme: This is to give daily wages to all the daily wage workers whose livelihood is disturbed because of the national lockdown.
Sneher Parash: This is to help the migrant workers of West Bengal who are stranded in different parts of the nation.

Bengal govt begins ”Karmo Bhumi” job portal for IT professionals

June 17, 2020

The West Bengal government on 16th June started a job portal for IT professionals who have come back to the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced.

Mamata Banerjee starts West Bengal’s ‘Self Scan’ app

July 7, 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a mobile app ‘Self Scan’, indigenously made by the state information technology department, for document scanning.

National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to provide a credit support to Bengal in Coronavirus Crisis

July 16, 2020

To fight with the COVID-19 pandemic, National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to provide a credit support of Rs 1,607 crore to West Bengal.
The help was provided through state cooperative banks, regional rural banks and micro-finance institutions.
Of the total credit flow, Rs 145 crore was given under the Rural Infrastructure and Development Fund (RIDF) to boost infrastructure in the country-side during the pandemic.

West Bengal Gov’t extends biweekly lockdown till August 31

July 29, 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 28 announced that the state government has decided to extend the biweekly lockdown till August 31, 2020. West Bengal government had implemented the two days in a week lockdown last week and the next one

WB – 100 percent tap connections to all the households in the State by 2024

August 7, 2020

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, West Bengal decided to provide 100% tap connections to all households by 2024.

Former West Bengal transport minister, Shyamal Chakraborty passes away

August 7, 2020

Former West Bengal transport minister, Shyamal Chakraborty passed away due to Covid-19 at an age of 76.
He served as the transport minister of West Bengal for three-times from 1982 to 1996 and also as a two-time Rajya Sabha member.

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal

August 17, 2020

‘Karma Sathi Prakalpa’ scheme launched by West Bengal through which the state govt will provide Soft loans to one lakh unemployed youth and subsidies to make them self-reliant.
A budget of Rs 500 crore is allotted for this scheme.

TN women top the list of MUDRA loan scheme beneficiaries

August 27, 2020

Over 15 crore loans amounting to ₹4.78-lakh-crore have been disbursed to women borrowers since the inception of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) with Tamil Nadu topping the list in availing the loan followed by women in West Bengal and Karnataka.

“Pathashree Abhijan” scheme launched by West Bengal

October 4, 2020

A road repair scheme named “Pathashree Abhijan” scheme launched by the West Bengal government.

India’s first ‘tyre park’ to come up in West Bengal

November 1, 2020

In West Bengal, Kolkata will soon feature India’s first “Tyre Park”, where artworks made from scrap and defective parts will be on display.
The West Bengal Transport Corporation will launch this Tyre Park.

Two-day joint coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ starts

November 7, 2020

A two-day joint coastal security exercise, “Sagar Kavach” was started at Paradip Coast, Odisha. The exercise is being conducted by a joint effort of the state of Odisha and West Bengal governments.

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