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Bengal CM writes slogan for Van Mahotsav

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a new slogan for Van Mahotsav, the week-long forest festival to be celebrated by the Government all over the state from July 14.

The slogan – ‘Sabuj Bangla, Biswa Bangla/ Mayer hate chara-gach, poth dekhabe Bangla aaj’ – pays tribute to the greenery of Bengal and how it will help Bengal show the way.

The festival, which will continue till July 20, will be centred around two places – Malbazar in the north of the state and Jhargram in the south. Both places are situated in the midst of forested regions and so are ideal for celebrating Van Mahotsav.

According to the State Forest Minister, 50 lakh saplings would be planted all over the state as part of this festival. All types of trees would be planted. He also said that the aim of the State Government was to plant 3 crore trees in the state every year.

The Forest Department has appealed to schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and health centres to plant trees to enable a green resurgence across the state.

MLAs would be given 1,000 saplings each for distribution among the people of their respective regions. Each person would get five saplings for planting. Those who plant trees and look after them properly would be rewarded as part of the festival by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited, with first, second and third prize-winners to be given Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.

During the festival week, State Government forestry products like haldi, triphala, citronella oil, honey, among other items, would be available at a 10 per cent discount.

With global warming occurring all over the world, it is specially important to lay stress on the planting and taking care of trees, which are effective combat weapons against ozone depletion. The State Government is also laying a lot of stress on solar power.

Source: Aajkal

বনমহোৎসবের স্লোগান লিখলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী

বনমহোৎসবের স্লোগান লিখলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়। ১৪ জুলাই রাজ্যে পালন করা হবে বন মহোৎসব। উৎসব চলবে আগামী ২০ জুলাই পর্যন্ত।

স্লোগানটি হল-‘সবুজ বাংলা, বিশ্ব বাংলা। মায়ের হাতে চারা গাছ, পথ দেখাবে বাংলা আজ।’ দুটি অনুষ্ঠানের একটি হবে উত্তরবঙ্গের মালবাজারে, অন্যটি হবে নতুন জেলা ঝাড়গ্রামে।

বনমন্ত্রী বলেন, মুখ্যমন্ত্রী গোটা রাজ্যকে সবুজের মলাটে ঢেকে দিতে চান। এই বন মহোৎসবে আমরা রাজ্যজুড়ে ৫০ লক্ষ গাছ লাগাব। এখানে ফল, ফুল–সহ বিভিন্ন ধরনের গাছ থাকছে। যেখানে গাছ কম সেখানে বেশি করে লাগানো হবে। লক্ষ্য রাজ্যে এই বছরে তিন কোটি গাছ লাগানো।

স্কুল, কলেজ, বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, হাসপাতাল, স্বাস্থ্যকেন্দ্র যাদের জায়গা আছে তারা গাছ লাগানোর জন্য বন দপ্তরে আবেদন করতে পারেন।

প্রত্যেক বিধায়ককে ১ হাজার করে গাছের চারা দেওয়া হচ্ছে। প্রতি চারার দাম নেওয়া হবে ২ টাকা। ১৪ থেকে ২০ জুলাই, বনজ জিনিসের ওপর ১০ শতাংশ ছাড় দেওয়া হবে। হলুদ, ত্রিফলা, সিট্রেনোলা অয়েল–সহ আরও নানান জিনিস। যারা ভাল গাছ লাগাবেন এবং পরিচর্যা করবেন তাঁদের পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বনোন্নয়ন নিগম পুরস্কৃত করবে। প্রথম পুরস্কার ১ লাখ টাকা। দ্বিতীয় পুরস্কার ৭৫ হাজার। তৃতীয় পুরস্কার ৫০ হাজার। সঙ্গে দেওয়া হবে একটি স্মারক।

বিশ্ব উষ্ণায়নের প্রভাবে আবহাওয়ার পরিবর্তন হচ্ছে। ফলে গোটা দুনিয়া গাছ লাগানোর ওপর ও সৌরবিদ্যুৎ ব্যবহারের ওপর বিশেষ জোর দিয়েছে। রাজ্য সরকারও এই পদক্ষেপ ইতিমধ্যেই নিয়ে ফেলেছে।

 

 

 

 

WB CM in north Bengal – Bouquet of projects for Jalpaiguri district

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee, on her 4-day visit to north Bengal, addresses a public rally today at Malbazar (Jalpaiguri district). She launched the ‘Sabuj Sathi’ scheme in the district. Under this scheme 40 lakh students in the State will receive bicycles.

Today, the Chief Minister inaugurated a slew of projects for Jalpaiguri district including Farmers’ mart at Belakoba, Mal and Maynaguri, Tourist lodge at West Damdim, Neora and Mangalbari, Plastic cluster at Dabgram,new sub-station at Gajaldoba, Pather Sathi and helipad at Chalsa, tourist assistance centres, girls’ hostel, public health check up centre, workshop of NBSTC at Matigara.

She also laid the foundation stone for the development of Rabindra Bhavan at Jalpaiguri, new sub-station at Jalpaiguri Sadar, Karma Tirtha and Eco Park at Matiyali block, food godown at Belakoba, piped drinking water projects  for Maynaguri, Dhupguri and Matiyali blocks, Hindi high school at Matiyali block, Karma Tirtha at Ambari-Flakata, Adivasi Bhavan at Matiyali block, boys’ hostel at Matiyali block.

That apart, she also distributed benefits under various schemes like Kanyashree, Nijo Bhumi Nijo Griha, agricultural pattas, grants to farmers for purchasing equipment, training and tools to artisans among others.

Won’t tell people what to eat or wear: WB CM

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Maharashtra may have banned beef, but Bengal won’t. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday made it clear her government doesn’t want to dictate people’s choice of food and dress.

“People have the right to food. Kon mangso khabo, konta khabo na, kon saree porbo, konta porbo na, kon gaan gaibo eta tar byapar (We should leave it to individuals which meat he wants to eat, or which saree she wants to wear, or the song he wants to sing). Any diktat in this regard will only create disunity,” the CM said at a public rally in Jhargram, West Midnapore.

Mamata also warned the gathering against efforts to provoke sentiments that could lead to violence. “Those who mastermind riots take to their heels. It is the ordinary people who suffer. Let us not get into all these things,” Mamata said.

End to Maoist violence

The CM urged people to be vigilant and ensure peace in the area.

“Some people keep coming from outside to provoke villagers. I advise you against falling into the trap. Keep an eye on the surroundings. If you are on the right track, nobody can harm you. Continue with your night patrols because people are the best sentries,” the CM said.

“As many as 170 people were killed in the Gyaneswari accident. I was then the railway minister. I handed over the case to CBI to find out the truth. I don’t have the latest update of the inquiry . The victim families deserve justice,” she said.

“You have helped restore peace in the area. Don’t lose it,” she added.

 

Flood relief

The chief minister again hit out at the Centre saying that it didn’t give Bengal its due on account of flood relief funds. “We submitted the report to the Centre but haven’t received anything yet. Instead, the Centre is taking away Rs 28,000 crore on account of debt repayment.What’s more, the Centre has slashed funds in a lot of projects,“ the CM said. She has written to Prime Minister in this regard.

WB CM to start district visit from October 28

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to leave for the two districts of West Midnapore and Bankura on October 29 to preside over administrative meetings that would take stock of developments in the two districts. She will be accompanied by a host of officials headed by chief secretary of the State.

On October 29, WB CM will hold a public meeting at Bankura and on October 30, she will address another public meeting at Gopiballavpur in Paschim Medinipur.

On November 2nd, the West Bengal Chief Minister will be visiting North Bengal. She will be holding meetings at Cooch Behar, Malbazar and Jaigaon.

On November 5, the West Bengal Chief Minister will reach Kolkata and and hold a meeting with the visiting Chinese delegation at Glass House in Eco Park.