KMC Election 2015: Trinamool reaches out to people on Facebook

Posted on April 9, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Trinamool Congress believes in 360 degrees of communication. Even for the upcoming municipal elections, the party is using the digital medium for the KMC Election 2015 campaigning. Candidates as well as supporters have taken up Facebook as one of the mediums to connect with people.

Various Facebook groups, pages and profiles of the candidates and the supporters are engaged in disseminating campaign-related information as well as reaching out to the voters online.

The updates on these pages are easily accessible through handheld mobile devices, thus enabling candidates to connect with voters easily.

Ward No 90 candidate: Baiswanor Chattopadhyay

Profile of Baiswanor Chattopadhyay

Campaign is led through his own profile: Baiswanor Chattopadhyay, as well as the profile of Trinamool Congress – 90 no. Ward KMC Election Reigning Fighters.

Campaign page for Baiswanor Chattopadhyay

Ward No 81 candidate: Jui Biswas

Updates of upcoming programmes and earlier campaigns are available on Jui Biswas’ profile.

Jui Biswas’s Facebook page

Ward No 110 candidate: Arup Chakraborty

An ardent believer of social media and also a frontrunner in campaigning through social media, Arup Chakraborty’s profile not only posts about his campaign but also shares information about qchievement stories of Trinamool:

The FB page of Arup Chakraborty

Ward No 68 candidate: Sudarshana Mukherjee

The FB page 68 ward candidate Sudarshana Mukherjee has made quite a mark in the virtual world. From sharing campaign stories to focussing on the issues of Ward No. 68, Sudarshana Mukherjee has done a great job.

FB page of Sudarshana Mukherjee

Ward No 96 candidate: Malay (Debabrata) Majumdar

An active campaign through social network is being led through the group 96 no ward Trinomul Congress providing pictures and details of the campaign in this ward.

A glimpse of the FB Page

Ward No 22 candidate: Dinesh Bajaj

The profile of Dinesh Bajaj provides pictures and information of the municipal campaign in Barabazar area in details.

Dinesh Bajaj’s FB activity

Supporters’ Groups

Trinamool Congress Supporters Community has been active on social media for almost a decade. A team of dedicated supporters have been relentlessly carrying out campaigns for spreading the message of development done by Trinamool Congress. This group has been tirelessly campaigning for the KMC Election 2015.

TMCS page on Facebook

Trinamool Congress Supporters ™® has been campaigning for the party in social networking sites for a long time. KMC Election 2015 has been a high point for this group.

Flurry of activity on Facebook

Municipal Elections 2015 – Trinamool’s 360 degrees of communication

Posted on April 7, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Trinamool Congress believes in 360-degree campaigning for any election, instead of relying on any particular mode of communication. For the upcoming municipal elections, the party has been reaching out to the people using all forms of campaign methods – right from the traditional wall graffiti to connecting with voters online.

Door-to-door campaign

Candidates in all 144 wards of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and in every municipality of the State are travelling door to door to reach out to people.

A candidate in Kolkata talking to people

Road Shows

AITC MPs and MLAs are participating in campaigning along with candidates of the locality through road shows.

Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Nayana Bandyopadhyay at a road show

Innovative road show by a candidate

Padayatra

Padayatras are being taken out covering localities to convey the party’s message to the people.

A padayatra in Siliguri being attended by Gautam Deb

Street Corner Meetings

The candidates along with national level leaders from the party are holding street corner meetings to spread the message of development.

Chief Whip in WB Assembly, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay at a street corner meeting in South Kolkata

Wall Graffiti

Wall Graffiti with the names of the candidates are displayed prominently in various wards after taking permission of the owner of the houses.

Wall graphitti in Behala

Banners and hoardings

Banners highlighting the achievements of KMC and other municipalities are displayed throughout the cities and towns.

A banner in north Kolkata

Manifesto and Pamphlets

Manifesto and pamphlets outlining achievements of KMC and other municipal boards are being distributed by the candidates themselves during door to door campaigning.

The Manifetso of the party

Digital Media

AITC has a strong presence in digital media. The party is using all mediums available online to spread the message of development and connect with voters.

Developments in Kolkata by KMC in synergy with State Government

Posted on April 6, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Keeping pace with the tide of development ushered by the State Government, Kolkata Municipal Corporation has also been engaged in development of the city. During the last five years, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has created history through its planning and execution of work.

Below are a few significant developments:

Health insurance:

Health insurance for residents of Kolkata belonging to BPL category has been rolled out. This scheme is a first of its kind in India and a model for all to emulate. Health security for the poor is one of the key responsibilities of KMC.

Under this scheme, during the year 2013-14, nearly 4 lakh people received Health Insurance Cards. Under the National Family Security Scheme, 3,399 families have benefited during 2013-14. At present, the amount allocated is Rs 40,000 per family.

Pension scheme:

The number of beneficiaries under the Indira Gandhi National Pension Scheme is more than 13 thousand. More than 27 thousand people have received assistance under the National Old Age Pension Scheme.

Employment and training:

Under the scheme Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana, 40,000 people have been trained since 2010. Modern courses like computer training, driving training, television repairing, and beautician courses have been introduced. Post training, tool kits have been distributed to around 8,000 people. 1,000 poor people in every ward have benefited from this employment and training scheme. Nearly, 1.5 lakh people have been receiving benefits of this employment scheme.

Night shelters:

For the first time, ‘night shelters’ have been set up for those without homes and clothes have been distributed during the festive season of Eid and Durga Puja.

KMC achieves historic success on Property Tax initiatives

Posted on April 1, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Kolkata Municipal Corporation under the leadership of Mayor Sovan Chatterjee has decreased the property tax rates for the poor slum dwellers, middle class and lower middle class income group. Legal actions have been taken against those who have been avoiding taxes. Administrative reforms, easier tax payment procedures have helped KMC to significantly increase the revenue from property tax.

In the last five years Kolkata Municipal Corporation has taken a number of effective steps to give tax reliefs to slum dwellers, middle class and lower middle class.

Between fiscal year 2005-2006 and 2009-2010, the property tax earned was Rs 1605.67 crore. In the tenure of the present Kolkata Municipal Board the property tax collected has been Rs 3291.74 crore, out of which Rs 340 crore was earned due to the waiver scheme.

Other significant steps include:

Certificates to thika Tenants: Kolkata Municipal Corporation along with Government of West Bengal jointly has for the first time taken steps to provide certificates to thika tenants. If the certificate is in the name of the thika tenants, then it will be very easy to make mutation and take necessary permissions for reconstruction, renovation and re-modelling.

Waiving of Interest: For economically backward section who have failed to comply with taxes and interest and penalties, due to financial reasons a waiver up to 50% of the interest is provided.

E-Governance: Various administrative steps have been taken to make tax payments easier. Citizens can visit the KMC website and check the tax due, pay taxes, download forms.

Mutation: In the last five years various mutation camps have been organised for faster mutations. Apart from this, in various unit offices, ‘one visit mutation counters’ have also been opened. More than 5 lakh mutations have been given in the last five years.

Simplified licensing procedures for all: KMC provides online services

Posted on March 28, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has taken steps for simplifying procedures of licensing. The process of issuing new license, renewal and receipt has been simplified in an unprecedented way. It has helped KMC to generate considerable revenues.

Here are few of the initiatives undertaken by KMC:

A comprehensive database has been created

A web portal has been created to provide citizen-centric services

In ‘single-window’ portal, the residents can view all information related to licensing; application of new license and renewal

Amendment has been made in Section 435 of the Principal Act for establishment of risk free business along major roads of the city

For details please click here.

Free health check-ups for all: KMC initiative provides free medical services

Posted on March 27, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Kolkata Municipal Corporation under the guidance of Ms Mamata Banerjee has taken several initiatives to set up free health clinics at various locations for the residents of Kolkata.

The clinics that are run by KMC offers different types of check-up facilities like malaria tests, chest examinations, anti-rabies vaccination and routine immunization.

KMC at present has 140 clinics at various wards. KMC has set up malaria clinic at Narkeldanga, Ballygunge Phari, Vivekananda Park and Jadavpur. These clinics will conduct free blood tests and free treatment.

KMC runs free health camps for economically challenged sections and for slum dwellers in Kolkata. Free checks and treatments are done in those camps.

KMC is also setting up chest clinics. One such clinic has already been set up at Tollygunge.

KMC has set up several anti-rabies clinics at different locations.

Initiatives taken by KMC for the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases

Posted on March 26, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has taken various steps to control mosquito borne deceases. The deaths due to malaria have come down to zero in the last few years. The initiatives have received international mention is Oxford journals.

In a study conducted, it has shown that for February, the peak month for mosquito breeding, densities for egg rafts, larvae, pupae and adults, respectively, declined from 800, 2942, 1457 and 662 to 3, 75, 15 and 27.

Steps taken by the KMC:

Identifying the high risk area: Based on the data for last 3 years, 52 wards were identified as high risk areas

Joint drive for source reduction: KMC with other government departments like water supply, building, drainage and solid waste management took weekly joint drives for the period of peak malaria transmission. It was effective in destroying the mosquito breeding sites

Organising health camps and malaria clinics: Health camps adjoining to the slum areas were undertaken every year

Larvicidal spray: Larvicidal spray was done in door to door basis for all KMC wards. More than 1300 people are employed for the purpose, who carried the work all round the year

Plying speed boats along the canals: KMC has taken an initiative to ply speed boats along the canals and treat the canals with larvicidal spray to stop the breeding of mosquitoes. Speed boat generated waves were also very effective in preventing breeding of mosquitoes

Use of larvivorous fish: Efforts to destroy mosquito by using guppy fish were taken. To ensure availability, in house production of guppy fish was made in hatcheries

Mosquito research laboratory: Trinamool after coming to power in 2010, did set up the first-of-its kind laboratory in eastern India. Facilities were made for entomologists to undertake research and multiple research papers from the Institute were published in journals of international repute

Early diagnosis and complete treatment (EDCT): EDCT is one of the key strategies of the National Malaria Control Programme. KMC has set up 140 malaria clinics across the city, and suspected cases of malaria were treated in accordance with the National Drug Policy

Awareness programme through TV, Radio, leaflets, using mobile vans: High voltage mass awareness programme were launched by KMC. From audio CD, to television advertisements, to leaflets, to mobile vans to tabloids, KMC has taken a host of initiatives for creating awareness

The changing face of Kolkata under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee

Posted on March 24, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

In the course of last 5 years, Kolkata has undergone a face-lift, under the initiatives of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). The Trinamool-run KMC has undertaken various measures for the residents of the city.

Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and the initiatives of , the ‘city of joy’ is now even more beautiful.

From beautified road dividers to modernised automated garbage vats; underpasses to beautified banks of river Hoogly, Kolkata is now a clean and green city.

Few instances of the changing face of Kolkata:

Mordernised VAT:

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has introduced mechanised garbage vans in place of the hand held vans

E-services:

KMC has introduced a host of online services for the citizens like assessment-collection, birth-death certificates, water supplies, car parking and others

Road:

The underpass constructed in Ultadanga has helped to make traffic smooth for the area

City beautification:

Kolkata has transformed into a clean and a green city

Initiatives for mosquito prevention:

KMC has taken several measures to prevent mosquito borne diseases.

When it comes to providing quality services to residents, TMC-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation has lived up to the promises made in 2010.

Waves of Development@KMC 2010-15: KMC’s success story unveiled

Posted on March 23, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Sunday launched the book Waves of Development@KMC 2010-15. The book highlights the achievements of the Trinamool run Board during the last five years.

Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee said that the Civic Board is striving to make the city a world=class metropolis by being efficient and effective, equitable, citizen-responsive, financially sustainable and transparent.

The book lists the successful completion of the Jai Hind Water Projects in Dhapa. The Mayor also pointed out that the water treatment plant in Garden Reach combined with the Chetla booster pumping station would be an effective measure for providing clean and treated water to every home of the city.

The book lists the beatification drive taken in the city including the Kolkata river front, introduction of colour code, replacing old iron grill railings as road dividers with concrete ones affording a bed for flowering plants and many other such measures.

Trinamool announces the candidate list for Kolkata Municipal Corporation Election 2015

Posted on March 8, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

Trinamool Congress today announced the candidate list for the forthcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation Election 2015.

There are 144 wards in the Kolkata Corporation. Out of the 144 candidates, there are 66 women candidates and 20 candidates belonging to minority communities. Sovan Chatterjee is the Mayoral candidate for Trinamool.

List of AITC Candidates for KMC Polls 2015