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WB CM launches new fleet of buses for Hooghly district

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fleet of 19 buses along 8 routes in Hooghly district today. The move is aimed at making transport even more hassle-free for common people.

She also inaugurated a host of other projects and laid the foundation stones for many more at a public function in Dankuni.

The Chief Minister inaugurated several road projects and laid the foundation stones for new madrassah buildings, hostels for minority students, tourist lodges at Furfura Sharif, Karma Tirtha, water supply projects and road projects.

WB CM distributed cycles to students under Sabuj Sathi scheme and land pattas to beneficiaries.

 

Highlights of her speech:

  • We have started a new scheme for the school students. We are giving bicycles to 40 lakh students.
  • By January, 25 lakh students will get cycles under Sabuj Sathi. By next year 40 lakh students will get cycles.
  • We have been able to provide benefits and services to 71% people in Hooghly district.
  • 19 new buses in 8 routes have been flagged off today for Hooghly district.
  • Schemes worth Rs 75 crore have been taken up for the area around Furfura Sharif.
  • At Arambagh I had laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 400 crore.
  • From ITIs, Kisan Bazaars to Multi Super Speciality hospitals, we are working for people.
  • We have made beds and medicines free at government hospitals. We have started fair price medicine shops offering up to 70% discount.
  • Doctors have been asked to write generic names of medicines.
  • We have started a dialysis unit in Hooghly district. Procedures like these are available at discounted prices.
  • We have started fair price diagnostic centres that offer procedures like MRI and CT Scan at nominal prices. We have started CCUs also.
  • We are giving 30% subsidy and accidental insurance to self-help groups.
  • We have started Samajik Suraksha Scheme (Social Security Scheme) despite financial hardships.
  • We are paying for the sins of the CPM. We have increased revenues but Centre is taking away all our money.
  • I have only one goal in life. I will turnaround Bengal one day.
  • The students and youth of Bengal are our future. They will make us proud in the global stage.
  • You should be proud to say you belong to Bengal.
  • We have introduced reservation for OBCs and minorities without touching general category. We created infrastructure worth Rs 1000 Cr.
  • We are setting up 200 ITIs and polytechnic colleges, 176 Kisan Bazaars.
  • Dankuni-Furfura Sharif railway project was conceived by me.
  • We have started a new road project that will connect south and north Bengal.
  • We have increased medical seats from 1400 to 2900 in just four years.
  • There were only 30 govt colleges till 2011 in Bengal. We set up 45 new colleges in the last four years.
  • Dankuni has a huge potential. I ask the local municipality to work well.
  • Hooghly district has potential in agriculture, horticulture, cottage industries and tourism.
  • We have set up 5 new police commission rates, 75 new police stations, 88 fast-tracks.
  • We have started a housing scheme for police force.
  • CPM incurred huge debt in its final years so that the new government won’t be able to work.

 

 

All areas in Kolkata to get purified pipelined water: Mayor

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation has decided that all deep tube wells will be removed from KMC areas so that there is no threat from arsenic-contaminated water. Instead of deep tube well purified pipe-lined drinking water will be supplied to all the residents in the KMC areas.

Recently, the State Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim, Power Minister Manish Gupta and Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee were present during the inauguration of a five lakh gallon underground reservoir and a 11 lakh gallon raised reservoir of Jai Hind Water Project at Mukundapur.

Recently, in one of the biggest water projects ever considered in Kolkata, the KMC plans to link two of its major water pumping stations through a 70-km-long pipeline, creating a ‘water grid’ that will not only end the city’s water woes in five years but also prepare it for the future.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has submitted the proposal to the State Government. It will cost a Rs 1,400 crore -roughly Rs 20 crore per kilometre of pipeline -but ensure uninterrupted supply of filtered water to every home even in the added areas and protect groundwater from further depletion. The plan is to link Palta waterworks near Barrack pore with the Garden Reach water treatment plant in the south-western part of the city. Once, the integration is complete, KMC will impose a complete ban on withdrawal of groundwater.

WB CM launches Sabuj Sathi scheme in Murshidabad district

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West Bengal Chief Minister today launched the Sabuj Sathi scheme for Murshidabad district at a government programme held at Dhamua Sports Complex in Sagardighi. She also inaugurated the 500 MW third unit of the Sagardighi Power Project.

The Chief Minister inaugurated a bouquet of developmental projects for the district ranging from two super specialty hospitals at Jangipur and Sagardighi blocks, a number of health centres, government buildings, youth hostels, water supply projects to model schools and Karma Tirthas.

A number of projects like new roads, Government and school buildings, arsenic-free water supply projects were initiated by the Chief Minister by laying foundation stones. Besides, cycles of Sabuj Sathi, the Chief Minister will distribute benefits and grants including Kanyashree, Sikshashree and Kisan Credit Cards.

Highlights of her speech:

Today we have inaugurated the 3rd phase of thermal power plant at Sagardighi which has capacity of 500 MW

Fourth phase of Sagardighi power plant with 500 MW capacity will also happen soon in future

We make promises which we can fulfill. We have inaugurated two multi super speciality hospitals in Murshidabad district today

We are also inaugurating a mother and child hub in Murshidabad district. Gone are the days of load-shedding.

Bengal has become self-sufficient in power. We are developing a power bank.

Lakhs and lakhs of students in Murshidabad district will get cycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme.

Students and youths are our future. They will make us proud before the whole world.

We have made healthcare free in Bengal. Beds and medicines are free at govt hospitals.

We have unleashed a surge of development across the State. 41 new multi super speciality hospitals coming up across Bengal.

There were 6 SNCUs in Bengal till 2011. We set up 50 new units in four years.

100% schools are covered under mid-day meal scheme in this district.

We have created 25000 new beds at hospitals in the last four years.

We have set up fair price medicine shops and diagnostic centres that offer discounts up to 70% on medicines.

Procedures like dialysis can be performed at minimal cost at fair price diagnostic centres.

We are setting up 22 Kisan Mandis in Murshidabad district. Has so much work happened in this district before?

30 lakh people have received land pattas in the last four years.

We had a target of creating 50000 ponds under Jal Dharo Jal Bharo scheme. We have already created 1.3 lakh ponds.

In Swachh Bharat scheme, 3 out of top 4 districts are from Bengal.

3.2 crore out of 9 crore people in Bengal receive rice at Rs 2/kg. From 27 Jan, additional 3 crore people will get rice at Rs 3/kg

84 lakh students from minority communities & 14 lakh SC/ST students have received scholarships in the last 4 years.

30 lakh girls are registered under Kanyashree scheme. 40 lakh students will get cycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme.

500 Karma Tirthas are coming up across the State. Unemployed youths will get shops there.

Tourism is flourishing in the State. A lot of tourists are visiting Murshidabad district. We are very happy.

We want to reach people’s hearts with our developmental work.

We follow the path shown by Rabindranath, Nazrul, Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna. For us there is no difference in Maa, Mother, Ammi.

The Left Front incurred huge debt and now we are paying for their sins.

We increased our revenues from Rs 20000 Cr to Rs 41000 Cr. But Centre is taking away major share of our revenue.

Our earning is Rs 40000 Cr and Centre is taking away Rs 30000 Cr. How will we continue with our developmental work?

There can be no politics over development. I challenge the Opposition to counter me on development plank.

There are a lot of talented gold zari workers in Murshidabad. We have to promote their talent. We cannot let them go to other states.

Tyag ka naam hai Hindu, Imaan ka naam hai Musalman. Pyaar ka naam hai Isaai, Mera Bharat Mahaan.

Our motto is to work for people of all faiths. We do not discriminate among people. We will not allow divisive forces in Bengal.

We will not allow Bengal to be insulted. We will fight for our rights.

 

 

 

WB CM launches Sabuj Sathi project in Malda district

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated 32 projects and laid the foundation stone of 42 more in Malda. She also launched the ‘Sabuj Sathi’ project in the district during a public meeting.

The estimated cost of the projects is over Rs 460 crore. The CM attended a government programme at Gajol College ground around 35 km away from Malda town.

WB CM distributed different agriculture equipment, hens and ducks to the beneficiaries. Besides this, many people received financial assistance under different schemes. Students got bicycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme. Over 1 lakh students of Malda are scheduled to get the bicycles from the state government.

The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the rural electrification project- where the state government is spending over Rs 261 crore to ensure rural electrification in every household. She would also lay the foundation stone of Sujapur Polytechnic College, an ITI college at Harishchandrapur, three fresh drinking water supply projects at Chanchol-Harishchandrapur and some other projects.

The CM inaugurated three farmers’ market at Bamongola, Old Malda and Kaliachak, four water supply projects at Chanchol and Gajol, the new Kalabhawan building of the Gour Banga University, new library of the Gour Banga University besides some other projects.

 

Highlights of her speech:

  • I had raised the issue of bad condition of national highways in the State when I visited Delhi.
  • One lakh students in the district will get cycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme.
  • We have allocated Rs 20 crore for development of infrastructure in Gour Banga University.
  • We have inaugurated a slew of projects here today that will benefit the people of north Bengal.
  • Several new primary, high and higher secondary schools have come up in Malda in the last 4 years.
  • Multi super speciality hospital, 17 SNSUs have come up in Malda district.
  • We have set up 3 fair price medicine shops and one fair price diagnostic centre in Malda district.
  • Health care is now available for free in Bengal. Beds and medicines at govt hospitals is now free.
  • 69 lakh farmers have received Kisan Credit Cards. Krishak Bazaars and Kisan Mandis are being set up across the state.
  • 93% of the beneficiaries in Malda have received pattas under Nija Griha Nija Bhoomi scheme.
  • 84 lakh minority students have received scholarships. 14 lakh SC/ST students got Shikshashree grant.
  • 27 lakh girls have been registered under Kanyashree scheme. 40 lakh students will get cycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme.
  • The youth and students are the future of the country. They will win over the world one day.
  • We have introduced reservation for minorities and OBCs without touching general category. We created infrastructure for Rs 1000 Cr.
  • We have started several Anganwadi centres today. We are setting up Karma Tirtha marketing hubs for generating employment.
  • 100% villages in Malda have been electrified under ‘Sobar Ghore Aalo’ scheme. Gone are the days of load-shedding.
  • Bengal is now self-sufficient in power. We are developing power bank. We will export power to other states in future.
  • We have introduced five new bus routes for the district.
  • Malda’s mangoes are famous all over the world. We will keep promoting them.
  • Percentage of child deaths during delivery has come down from 85 to 65 in the last four years.
  • There was no infrastructure for providing health care to children and infants. We have set up SNCUs and SNSUs.
  • We have set up Mother and Child Hubs across the state.
  • We have increased number of beds at govt hospitals by 25000 in the last four years. 10000 new doctors and nurses were recruited.
  • Number of medical seats in Bengal till 2011 was 1400. In the last 4 years it increased to 2900. 9 new medical colleges are coming up.
  • Only 31 new colleges were set up in Bengal till 2011. We have set up 45 new colleges, 200 ITI/polytechnic colleges in four years.
  • We will set up Kishan Bazaars in every block.
  • A new ‘Shilpa Tirtha’ is being set up in Malda for small and medium enterprises.
  • Artisans who work on gold are very talented. We must prevent them from going out of the State.
  • We are reviving the handloom sector. We have urged the Centre to ensure the survival of jute sector.
  • Centre has to ensure that jute is made mandatory for packaging. They must take initiative to save jute industry.
  • We started Biswa Bangla stores to promote the handicrafts and local products of the State.
  • We are registering folk artists under Lok Prosar Prokolpo. They will get monthly stipend and perform at govt functions.
  • 3.2 Cr people out of 9 Cr people in Bengal receive rice at Rs 2/kg. From 27 Jan, additional 3 Cr people will get rice at Rs 3/kg.
  • The CPM incurred huge debt in the 34 years of its rule. Now we have increased our revenue but Centre is taking away our money.
  • We are paying for the sins of the CPM. They imposed debt burden on the youth. Neither Cong nor BJP helped us.
  • We increased revenue from Rs 21000 Cr to Rs 40000 Cr. But Centre is taking away major share of the revenue.
  • I challenge the Centre. Let them stop taking our taxes. We do not need their funds. We are asking for our right.
  • We will not allow Bengal to be sold off due to debt burden. We will intensify our protests if necessary.
  • If Centre did not take away our money, we could have given jobs to lakhs of people.
  • Growth in assets in Bengal in the last four years has been 600%.
  • Today they have sent the CBI to raid the office of Delhi CM. I am shocked. Why are they doing this?
  • The soil of Bengal belongs to the legacy of Rabindranath, Nazrul, Dwijendralal Roy. We believe in unity not hatred.
  • We are not like some parties which love to use religion for petty politics. I believe Saare Jahaan Se Achha, Hindustan Humara.

 

 

 

‘Saras Mela’ by self-help groups begins today

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State Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee will today inaugurate ‘Saras Mela’ 2015-16 at Central Park in Salt Lake.

The fair, which will be inaugurated today and continue till 27 December, 2015, will be open for public daily from 12 noon till 9 PM.

The rural handicrafts fair, organised by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, has been showcasing handicraft products from not only West Bengal but also from other States of India.

The ‘Saras Mela’ is one big fair that lays stress on showcasing products made by the self-help groups across Bengal.

Recently West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at ‘Anandadhara Sammelan’ of self-help groups at Netaji Indoor Stadium. Thousands of women form self-help groups received financial help as well as administrative encouragement from the Chief Minister.

West Bengal Consumer Protection Fair to inform people about consumer rights

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The West Bengal Consumer Affairs Department is organising a Consumer Protection Fair 2015 from December 11-13, 2015. The fair will held at Netaji Indoor Stadium from 2 PM to 8 PM daily.

The Fair will inform people about the West Bengal Right to Public Service Act,2013, which addresses the growing demand of citizens for improved and transparent delivery of public service and ensures a time frame for delivery of such service.

Apart from stalls by different government and non-government agencies promoting and exhibiting their products, the department will organise seminars in the fair on issues relevant to consumer protection.

The Consumer Affairs Dept has been organising awareness programmes through camps, seminars-cum-group discussion, workshops, tableaux (Mobile display van), street dramas, magic shows, talking doll shows and regular awareness programmes with Self Help Groups, Clubs & Associations.

Essay writing, poster illustration, slogan writing and sit & draw competition among the school students for consumer awareness on the occasion of National Consumer are organised throughout West Bengal.

Steps have been taken to install “Touch Screen Kiosks” at important malls & markets with improved software.

Second phase of Shaktigarh Industrial Hub comes up in Bardhaman

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Following the wave of development in West Bengal under the Trinamool Government, the West Bengal Small Scale Industrial Development Corporation has set up the 2nd phase of the Shaktigarh Industrial Hub at Bardhaman.

On the other hand, sticking to the promise by the Trinamool Congress to supply every household with pipelined purified drinking water, the State Panchayat and PHE Minister Subrata Mukherjee will inaugurate a drinking water supply project at Mandalgram Bazar in Memari-II block, also in Bardhaman.

Seven mouzas will be benefited by this project covering more than 2258.70 hectares, which is being supplied by three deep tubewells.

West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee who held a review meeting for the district at Mangalkote last week had distributed thousands of cycles under the Sabuj Sathi scheme to school students. Keeping with the pace of developmental works, the two new projects will bring a ray of light to the people of the district.

Surge of development in Birbhum district; Sabuj Sathi scheme flagged off

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on a visit to Birbhum district today, flagged off the Sabuj Sathi scheme for the district.

She addressed a public meeting at Suri, where she inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a bouquet of projects.

The projects WB CM inaugurated today include road projects, several health care projects, new police barracks, entertainment centres, hostels for boys and girls, solar-powered pumps for irrigation and agriculture.

The West Bengal Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for road and irrigation projects, water supply projects, Karma Tirtha, minority hostels, Jal Tirtha among other things.

The CM also distributed several services including Kanyashree, Yuvashree, Sikshashree, equipment to fishermen, Kisan and artisan credit cards, different agricultural machineries and equipment, pattas, financial assistance for natural disasters and a host of other such services.

 

Highlights of her speech:

  • The land of Birbhum is famous all over the world for Santiniketan and Bauls.
  • Birbhum is known for its cultural, educational heritage. Birbhum’s soil makes us proud. We are proud of the ‘ranga mati’.
  • We have inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1000 Cr today. 65000 students got Sikshasree scholarship.
  • 95000 of students will get bicycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme in this district. Total 40 lakh students will get cycles across Bengal.
  • By January, 25 lakh students will receive cycles under Sabuj Sathi scheme.
  • Students and youths are the future of the country. They will take the society forward. Sabuj Sathi logo represents their spirit.
  • I have full faith in my students and youth. They will conquer the world and make Bengal proud.
  • I will visit Birbhum during Jaydeb Mela. Last time I came here I took initiative for development of Tarapith.
  • The gateway coming up at Tarapith is beautiful. It will be a pride for us.
  • Patharchapuri in this district can become a big tourist attraction.
  • Work for setting up ITIs are complete at 3 places in Birbhum district. Work for 3 more is going on.
  • Andal airport has been inaugurated. Flights to Delhi will begin.We have started helicopter services from Kolkata to Bolpur.
  • I have been invited to be a part of Kolkata-Delhi flight via Andal. I will come to Andal on 7 Dec again.
  • We have requested Bhutan Airlines to start flight halts at Andal.
  • New fleet of buses have been given to Birbhum district. We have started Gatidhara scheme for the transport sector.
  • We are setting up 41 new multi super speciality hospitals. 3 of those will come up in this district.
  • Rampurhat is becoming a health district. A medical college is coming up there.
  • Healthcare at govt hospitals is now free. We have started fair price medicine shops in Bengal which give 60-70% discounts.
  • We have started fair price diagnostic centres which will benefit the poor people.
  • 13 Krishak Bazaars have been set up in Birbhum district.
  • Farmers can directly sell their produce at Krishak Bazaars. 176 Krishak Bazaars are coming up across Bengal.
  • We are setting up Mati Tirtha at Bardhaman. Mati is our mother. Mati is our source of inspiration.
  • Few months ago, Bengal was ravaged by floods. Birbhum district was also affected.
  • We have give compensation to flood-affected people despite no help from the Centre.
  • We had requested the Centre for farm loan waiver. We applied for Rs 6000 Cr as flood relief. We did not get a penny.
  • CPM incurred huge debts when they were in power. Then Congress govt at Centre did not stop them.
  • After we came to power, Centre has been taking away our revenue for paying off debt incurred by CPM.
  • We have increased our revenues from Rs 20000 Cr to Rs 40000 Cr. The development we have carried out despite debt is exemplary.
  • Did the CPM give fair price for paddy procurement? Did potato farmers get fair price for their produce under them?
  • Out of 9 crore people in Bengal, 3.2 crore people are getting rice at Rs 2/kg. Additional 3 crore people will get rice @ Rs 3/kg.
  • The biggest coal industry of India is coming up at Deocha Pachami cwhere more than one lakh people will get jobs.
  • A Biswa Khudro Bazaar is coming up at Bolpur.
  • A township is coming up in Bolpur, named Gitabitan, on 100 acres of land.
  • Centre has stopped funding Asha and ICDS schemes. Yet we are funding them despite out financial problems.
  • We have started a pension scheme and accident insurance for kendu leaf collectors.
  • 84 lakh students from minority communities have received scholarships.
  • We have taken up “Sobar Ghore Bidyut” programme. Every household will receive power supply soon.
  • Beautification and renovation has been taken up at several tourist spots in Birbhum district.
  • We have registered 28 lakh girls under Kanyashree scheme. I will keep working for people. That is my responsibility.
  • Let us keep politics aside. Let us compete for development. Bengal is surging ahead. We are becoming free from shackles of 34 years.
  • Since independence only 30 colleges were set up in Bengal till 2011. After we came to power, 45 colleges were set up.
  • Do you know today is the birth anniversary of Khudiram Bose? I dedicate this day to his memory.
  • We must be proud of Matangini Hazra, Binoy, Badal, Dinesh, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan, Pritilata Waddedar.
  • We must be proud of Rabindranath, Nazrul, Vivekananda, Ambedkar.
  • India’s National Anthem and National Song were written by Rabindranath and Bankim.
  • “Nana Bhasha, Nana mat, Nana Paridhan Bibidher Majhe Dekho Milan Mahaan” should be our motto.

WB CM announces funds for drought-affected areas of Purulia

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her visit Bandwan in Purulia district today announced a fund of Rs 50 crore for people affected by drought.

Once a Maoist den, peace prevails in the area now. WB CM address a public meeting where she inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a bouquet of projects including Sabuj Sathi scheme.

The projects WB CM inaugurated today include eco-tourism projects, road projects, water supply projects, several health care projects, Krishak Bazaars, hostels for boys and girls, administrative buildings, auditorium among other things..

The West Bengal Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for healthcare projects, Karma Tirtha, roads, bridges, water supply projects, schools among other things.

The CM also distributed several services including Kanyashree, Sikshashree, equipment to farmers, Kisan and artisan credit cards, different agricultural machinery and equipment, pattas, financial assistance to folk artists, dhamsa and madol.

Highlights of her speech:

  • We are giving away various services to 85000 people in Purulia district today.
  • You cannot love yourself unless you love poor people. I love Jangalmahal.
  • We want to set up an academy for Chhau dance and archery in Purulia.
  • Our brothers and sisters of Purulia won first prize in Delhi with their Chhau dance.
  • We have decided to distribute cycles to 40 lakh students. 25 lakh students will get cycles by January, 2016.
  • 80% people in Purulia have received government services so far. We have to reach more and more people.
  • We have started a social security scheme for kendu leaf collectors.
  • WB Govt will celebrate Lok Utsav in Kolkata in December.
  • When kendu leaf collectors attain the age of 60, the govt will give them Rs 1.5 lakh as pension.
  • We are giving forest pattas to tribal people. We believe rights of forest should remain with people who live in forest.
  • Subsidies for self-help groups has been increased and interest on loan has been slashed.
  • We have started a new project “Jal Tirtha” for supplying water to arid areas of Purulia.
  • We are making arrangements for agriculture in 7000 hectares of land in Purulia.
  • ITIs are coming up at Balarampur and Raghunathpur. Work for 3 more ITIs is going on. Polytechnic college coming up at Baghmundi.
  • Three fair price medicine shops have come up in Purulia. One more has been inaugurated today.
  • SNSU, CCU, Digital X Ray facilities have been started in Purulia district.
  • Two multi super speciality hospitals are coming up in the district.
  • Seven Krishak Bazaars have been set up in Purulia district. We are setting up a Krishi Bhavan.
  • We will take up 255 new irrigation projects for Purulia, Bankura, Midnapore districts.
  • We have started schools that impart education in Ol-Chiki language.
  • Seven Karma Tirtha hubs will come up in Purulia which will lead to employment of youths.
  • 16 lakh students from SC/ST communities are getting the benefits of Shikshasree scheme. 28 lakh girls are registered under Kanyashree.
  • Ramakrishna Mission will open a tribal school in Purulia.
  • The road infrastructure in the district has improved.
  • We will ensure every household in the district receives electricity soon.
  • We are promoting eco-tourism. We want more tourists to come to this district.
  • We are yet to receive relief for flood from the Centre. If we do not receive our rights, we will agitate for it.
  • I announce a relief fund of Rs 50 crore for drought-affected areas of Purulia.
  • 12 lakh people in Purulia alone get rice at Rs 2/kg. From now on 26 lakh people in drought-affected areas will get similar benefits.
  • We have taken up a water supply project worth Rs 2000 Cr for the district.
  • The CPM incurred debts and Centre is taking away our revenues.
  • Purulia is so beautiful. The place has so much tourism potential. The days of violence are over now. Peace prevails here.
  • Trinamool is a party of struggle. We are here to work for the people.
  • A lot of investments are coming in at Raghunathpur.
  • By Durga Pujo next year we will create a new sub-division in Purulia. It will lead to decentralisation and even better governance.
  • 46000 folk artists have been registered and are receiving monthly stipends. They also perform at govt functions.
  • A lot of youths from Jangalmahal have been recruited as junior constable in the past. Additional 1000 youths will be recruited soon.
  • Entire world will take note of Bengal one day. The youth are the future of the country.
  • Centre has stopped giving funds for Asha, ICDS, Sarva Siksha Mission. Despite financial crunch, we are funding them.
  • There is no discrimination among people on the lines of caste, creed, religion in Bengal.
  • Peace has returned to Purulia, Bankura, Midnapore. I am proud of Purulia. The district is close to my heart.

Bengal is progressing despite financial problems: WB CM at Bardhaman

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on a visit to Bardhaman district today, today flagged off the Sabuj Sathi scheme for the district.

She addressed a public meeting at Mangalkote, where she inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a bouquet of projects.

The projects WB CM inaugurated today include road projects, water supply projects, several health care projects, new buses for the districts, Pather Sathi motels, bridges, hostels for boys and girls.

The West Bengal Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for road and irrigation projects, renovation of administrative buildings, minority hostels, power sub-stations among other things.

The CM also distributed several services including Kanyashree, Yuvashree, Sikshashree, equipment to fishermen, Kisan and artisan credit cards, different agricultural machineries and equipment, pattas, financial assistance for natural disasters and a host of other such services.

 

Highlights of her speech:

  • I extend my greetings to one and all. Hope you had a good month full of festivities.
  • We had conducted our 100th administrative meeting in Bardhaman. I am happy to be back in this district.
  • We have inaugurated 45 new projects today and laid the foundation stones for 34 more projects.
  • We have launched the ‘Sabuj Sathi’ scheme in Bardhaman district today. Sabuj signifies the youth.
  • In 2011 we were democratically elected to office by people. We have not got financial independence.
  • CPM incurred huge debt. The Centre is taking away a large share of our revenue to pay for the installments.
  • We are planning to bifurcate Bardhaman district. The procedure will be complete by Durga Puja next year.
  • We are setting up 41 multi super speciality hospitals across the State. This will benefit the people to a large extent.
  • Most number of fair price medicine shops have been set up in Bardhaman district.
  • Fair price diagnostic centres have come up in Bardhaman and Asansol. CCUs have been set up in Asansol, Durgapur & Bardhaman.
  • 19 Krishak Bazaars are being set up in Bardhaman district.
  • We are developing a ‘Mati Tirtha’ in Bardhaman district for our farmer friends.
  • We have given compensation to farmers affected by floods. This was unheard of in the past.
  • Centre has not given a penny worth relief for those affected in floods.
  • We urge you to sell your paddy at official procurement camps.
  • Bengal leads in Swachh Bharat scheme. Three out of 4 top districts in India are from this State.
  • Centre is reducing funds for Swachh Bharat programme. I have written a letter of protest to the Centre.
  • We are working hard, building toilets and the Centre is taking all credit.
  • Centre has stopped the funding for ICDS. We will not let the scheme stop. We will provide funds for it.
  • We want the faith and trust of people.
  • We raised the salaries of civic volunteers. We are with you.
  • We increased the budget of minority development from Rs 400 Cr to Rs 2400 Cr.
  • In its last four years CPM gave away 4 lakh scholarships only. Since 2011, we have distributed scholarships to 84 lakh students.
  • We are proud of our girls. We are proud of our Kanyashree girls. 27 lakh girls have been enrolled already.
  • We have allotted 1458 acres of land at Panagarh to Matix fertilizers who are investing Rs 10000 Cr.
  • Andal-Delhi flights will be launched soon.
  • We are training muslin artists. We are distributing handloom machinery to artists.
  • The coal blocks at Deocha Pachami will generate a lot of employment in this region.
  • We are giving financial assistance to folk artists. We are proud of our folk heritage.
  • Bengal’s population is 9 crore. We provide rice at Rs 2/kg to 3.2 crore people. Additional 3 crore people will get rice @ Rs 3/kg.
  • Beds and medicines at government hospitals are free in Bengal. Fair price medicine shops provide discount up to 70%.
  • Cardiac surgeries of children up to 18 years are performed for free under Shishu Sathi scheme. 3000 children have benefited.
  • We have undertaken irrigation projects for drought prone areas.
  • We have set up 13 new universities, 45 new colleges in the last four years. 200 ITIs and polytechnic colleges are coming up.
  • Congress promised to help us but never did. BJP is taking away all our revenues. CPM ruined Bengal for 34 years.
  • Those who are shedding crocodile tears for tea garden workers and farmers today, were they sleeping for 34 years.
  • Opposition thought I will not be able to run the administration and will give up. I accept the challenge.
  • I have worked for the people despite all financial hardships. I will continue the surge of development.
  • I came back from London when Bengal faced floods. We were at Nabanna all night monitoring situation. Nobody can take Bengal out of me.