April 13, 2019
High tide of development in Uttar Dinajpur
The district of Uttar Dinajpur has seen development in every sector, and as a result people are more than happy. Many people who are engaged in making traditional handicrafts are happy that the Trinamool Congress Government is providing them adequate help.
Health: 2 multi-superspeciality hospitals, 2 fair-price medicine shops, 3 fair-price diagnostic centres, free beds, 10 SNSUs, 2 SNCUs, 2 CCUs, 2 HDUs; medical college up in Raiganj; immunisation of 100% children achieved
Schools: 82 schools established, 59 schools’ levels upgraded; 7 model schools being set up
Scholarships: More than 1.65 lakh students under Kanyashree, more than 5.2 lakh students under Sikshashree
Higher education: Raiganj University, 1 government degree colleges, 4 ITIs, 1 polytechnic college established; 1 polytechnic college coming up
Kisan Mandi: 6 Kisan Mandis set up
100 Days’ Work: About 2.95 crore man-days created from FY 2013-14 to 2018-19
Housing: More than 1.09 lakh people benefitted from housing schemes, including rural housing
Mission Nirmal Bangla: 100% of the district is ODF
Industry: 1 industrial estate, 18 MSME clusters (including 1 MSME cluster), 1 Mega Carpet Centre, 1 turmeric processing and packaging unit
Roads & bridges: More than 1,200km of roads built/repaired/widened, 1 bridge, 1 bus terminus
Tourism: Raiganj Tourist Lodge modernised, Bhairavi Temple in Bindole, Balia Masjid, dargah at Pirpukur in Ukilpara, Karandighi Neelkuti renovated, Kulik Bird Sanctuary beautified; modernisation of North Dinajpur Museum and adding of various tourist facilities at Kulik Bird Sanctuary started
Samajik Suraksha Yojana: More than 2.74 lakh unorganised labourers enlisted
Karmatirtha: 27 Karmatirthas built
Sports: 48 multi-gyms, 10 playing fields, 8 mini indoor stadiums; Raiganj Stadium renovated, Islampur Stadium being built
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