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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.

 

Bengal’s development cannot be halted by Centre’s neglect: WB CM

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today lashed out at the Centre saying that progress and development of Bengal will not be halted due to paucity of funds and neglect of the Centre.

She was speaking at a public meeting at Amta in Howrah district where she launched a bouquet of projects.

“CPM incurred debts, BJP is taking our revenue away. Congress promised to give a package but didn’t keep its promise. We are creating pressure on Centre to release all pending funds. Why should we pay for the sins of the CPM?” she said.

“Have faith on us. We are working for you despite financial compulsions. We want to work more and more for people,” she added.

 

Bouquet of projects

WB CM today launched the ‘Sabuj Sathi’ project for Howrah and flagged off 31 buses over 11 routes for the district. WB CM also laid the foundation stone for a 300-bedded multi super speciality hospital at Uluberia.

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

The West Bengal Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for renovation of administrative buildings, minority hostels, godowns, renovation of Damodar river, various irrigation projects 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 WB CM’s speech:

·         Today I have laid the foundation stone for a multi super speciality hospital at Uluberia. It will be complete in a year

·         Unlike other governments, we always fulfill our promises. We never make promises that we cannot keep

·         We will develop Amta Sporting Ground as a stadium. We will allocate Rs 50 lakh

·         I am meeting you all after month-long festivities. May the divine mother keep you all well

·         WB CM chants “Sarva Mangal Mangalye” and says she stand for ‘sarva dharma samanyay

·         I work for the people to the best of my capabilities

·         The previous government incurred so much debt that Centre is taking away Rs 28000 Cr every year

·         We increased our revenues from Rs 21000 Cr to Rs 40000 Cr but Centre is taking away Rs 28000 Cr every year

·         Despite our financial stress, salaries of govt employees, teachers has not been hampered

·         Centre has stopped giving funds for Asha/ICDS workers. Yet we are paying them every month

·         The money that Centre gives us is collected as revenue by States. This is like frying fish in fish oil

·         I do not seek material wealth. I belong to a humble background and will stay like this all my life. I will struggle for people

·         81% people in Howrah have received government grants and benefits

·         We have inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 200 Cr today. 1.43 lakh people will be benefited

·         We set up a “Kanyashree Sangha” comprising 100 schools in North 24 Parganas where they are given training for karate and other skills

·         The new generation of youths and students is our future. We have to plan for their future

·         Like Kanyashree, Shikkhashree, Yuvashree, we have started a new scheme Sabuj Sathi for school children

·         Students of 9-12, irrespective of gender, religion or caste, will get cycles. We will distribute cycles to 40 lakh students

·         The logo of ‘Sabuj Sathi’ has been designed by me. It represents the spirit of the youth

·         I strongly believe the youth of today will win over the world one day. Bengal will become Biswa Bangla

·         Bolo bolo bolo shawbey, Bangla abar biswa sobhaye sreshtho ashon lawbey

·         We have introduced a fleet of new buses along 31 routes. This will help people a lot

·         Healthcare is now free in Bengal. You do not have to pay for beds and medicines

·         We have started fair price medicine shops where discounts worth 60-70% are offered

·         We have also started fair price diagnostic centres where dialysis can be performed at Rs 500 only

·         176 Krishak Bazaars have been set up. 3 Kisan Mandis have been set up in Howrah district

·         Farmers never got compensation for crop loss due to floods earlier. We have given compensation to 96000 farmers

·         A lot of industrial parks are coming up in Howrah district which will generate jobs for 30000 people

·         We have tied up with Japan to set up a ‘Shilpa Tirtha’ at Belur where one lakh people will get jobs

·         We have laid the foundation stone for Handloom Hub at Udaynarayanpur

·         3.2 Cr people out of 9 Cr people in Bengal are given rice at Rs 2/kg

·         CPM incurred debts, BJP is taking our revenue away. Congress promised to give a package but didn’t keep its promise

·         3 crore people will additionally get rice at Rs 3/kg under Food Security Act

·         One crore people will also get rice at PDS rates. This means 7 Cr out of 9 Cr people in Bengal will get food at subsidised rate

·         CPM gave scholarships to 4 lakh students. We distributed scholarships to 84 lakh students, 4.71 lakhs in Howrah alone

·         Work for 14 water supply projects is going on. We will provide electricity to every household by March/April 2016

·         The black days of loadshedding are gone. We are now self-sufficient in power

·         Work for Uluberia flyover has already begun. I had announced the project

·         The 34 years of Left rule were marred by violence in Singur, Nandigram, Netai

·         We are setting up polytechnic colleges and ITIs in every sub-division. 41 multi super speciality hospitals are coming up

·         Have faith on us. We are working for you despite financial compulsions. We want to work more and more for people

·         We are creating pressure on Centre to release all pending funds. Why should we pay for the sins of the CPM?

·         We had recruited over one lakh civic volunteers after coming to powe. They are working harder

·         If Centre stops taking our revenue away, we can work more for people

·         After floods in Chennai, Centre releases funds in 3 days. It’s been months since floods in Bengal, not a single penny has been given

·         Does the Centre feel no shame? They are not giving funds meant for people in distress

·         The Opposition only appears on TV studios and spreads canards against Mamata Banerjee

·         I will not tolerate wrong actions. No matter who is at fault I have taken action

·         Bengal’s development cannot be halted by apathy and neglect by Centre

Suderbans to become a district in 2016

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee today announced that Suderbans region will become a full-fledged district before Durga Puja in 2016. The decision was taken because the area is river-based and the people their have their specific problems, WB CM said.

The Chief Minister also announced that Dr BR Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary celebrations will be held in West Bengal in every block on 30 December. A chair will be named after Dr Ambedkar at Calcutta University and a Panchayat Training Centre, named after him will be set up.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on a visit to North 24 Parganas district today, also flagged off Sabuj Sathi scheme for the district.

She addressed a public meeting at Sandeshkhali, where she will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a bouquet of projects.

The projects WB CM inaugurated today include road projects, irrigation schemes, Shishu Aaloy, several health care projects, new hostels, water supply projects among others.

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

The CM 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 WB CM’s speech:

  • West Bengal has become self-sufficient in power, Loadsheddings are a thing of the past now.
  • Out of 9 crore people in Bengal, 3.2 crore people get rice at Rs 2/kg.
  • Our government has increased allocations for minority development from Rs 400 Cr to Rs 2400 Cr.
  • Healthcare is free in Bengal. From beds to medicines, you can avail everything for free at govt hospitals.
  • We do not want alms from the Centre. We want our due right.
  • Centre is taking a way a major share of our revenues because of the sins of the CPM.
  • Despite financial problem, the surge of development will continue in Bengal. My challenge to Opposition “Catch me if you can”.
  • From multi super speciality hospitals, roads and bridges, we have done a lot of work in North 24 Parganas.
  • We have undertaken ‘Pather Sathi’, ‘Sobar Ghore Aalo’ schemes for your benefit.
  • We have introduced ‘Sabuj Sathi’ scheme for school students from Class 9-12. 40 lakh cycles will be distributed.
  • By January 25 lakh cycles will be distributed in the State and rest will be given away by July, 2016.
  • I am proud of my Kanyashree girls. 27 lakh girls have been registered already. One day they will shine in the world.
  • Our students and youths are the future of the country. I firmly believe Bengal will become Biswa Bangla one day.

WB CM slams Centre for not releasing funds

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday criticised the BJP government at the Centre for not releasing funds for central schemes such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and the Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF). She was in Nadia’s Tehatta to inaugurate several projects, mainly for the district.

“We’ll continue providing funds for the ICDS programme. We have been paying off the interest for the Central government loans taken by the CPI(M) during its tenure. We have to pay Rs 28,000 crore only as interest for the same. Otherwise, we would have funded all Central programmes,” the chief minister said.

She came to Tehatta on Monday and inaugurated several projects while laying the foundation stone of others.

While criticising the BJP government, she did not spare the CPI(M) either, blaming them for the loans taken by them towards the end of their 34-year rule.

“When we start development projects, we complete them. In this way, we keep our promises,” she said.

Blaming the Centre, she said that the Centre is supposed to bear 90% of the cost of ICDS while the state’s share is 10%. “Yet, the Central government has stopped releasing funds for ICDS. What will happen to the kids? So, we’ll continue funding the scheme,” Mamata Banerjee said.

She added that her government would distribute 1,75,000 cycles in Nadia for boys and girls studying in classes 9 to 12 under the Sabuj Sathi scheme.

“Out of 1,75,00 cycles, we are handing over 5,000 today (Monday) and the remaining would be given soon. We have already announced that we will distribute 40 lakh cycles in the state but right now only 25 lakh are available due to lack of production. We hope to hand over all the cycles by January, 2016,” the chief minister said.

She also said that her government has increased the remuneration of civic volunteers and Asha workers. Highlighting her government’s achievements, she described the list of development projects in the district.

WB CM unveils several projects for Hooghly district

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

She addressed a public meeting at Arambagh, where she inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a bouquet of projects including the renovated and modernised fifth unit of Bandel Thermal Power Plant.

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 also laid the foundation stones for road and irrigation projects, renovation of administrative buildings, minority hostels, godowns 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 WB CM’s speech:

• Singur, in Hooghly district showed the way to the country. It was followed by Nandigram and Netai movements.

• I am proud to say I sat on 26-day anshan during the Singur movement. We have always protected the rights of farmers.

• We have been able to provide govt services and benefits to 71% residents in Hooghly district.

• The fifth unit of Bandel Thermal Power Plant has been inaugurated today. It is a new feather in Hooghly’s cap.

• By the next fiscal year every household in Hooghly district will be electrified.

• Earlier people said “Loadshedding er sarkar aar nai dorkar”. Now they say “tomar (loadshedding) dekha nai”.

• Bengal now has a power bank. We dedicate our achievements to Maa, Mati, Manush of Bengal.

• Earlier only foundation stones were laid, which would wither away. Now all promises are fulfilled.

• Two new ITIs are coming up in Hooghly district. A new polytechnic college is also coming up.

• We are giving healthcare for free at govt hospitals, from medicines to beds. It is our responsibility to work for the poor.

• We have ensured guarantee of healthcare for people. Two multi super speciality hospitals are coming up in Hooghly district.

• Six fair price medicine shops have come up in Hooghly district that provide up to 70% discount on prices of medicines.

• A new dialysis unit, CT Scan, Digital X Ray units have come up at Hooghly Sadar Hospital.

• We have set up several fair price diagnostic centres. Dialysis is performed for only Rs 500 at these centres.

• We have set up 36 new Critical Care Units in the State.

• We want people to lead their lives satisfactorily. Honoured to work for people. All developmental works are dedicated to people.

• Over 3 lakh people have called Kisan Credit Cards. Krishak Bazaars are coming up across the State.

• Those who did not work for farmers for 34 years are shedding crocodile tears for them now.

• Centre has not given a penny to Bengal after the massive floods.

• Chennai got central funds for floods within a week. Bengal is still waiting for funds. Are lives in Bengal less precious?

• We are procuring paddy at fair price. We are setting up 176 Krishak Bazaars to protect the rights of farmers.

• 45 new colleges have up in the last 4 years. Till 2011 there were only 31 govt colleges in the State.

• A major share of revenues are taken away by Centre for repaying the debt incurred by Left Front Govt.

• We increased our revenue to Rs 40000 Cr. But Centre takes away Rs 28000 Cr for repaying CPM’s debts. Where will we get funds?

• We have ensured state govt employees and teachers get their salaries on the first day of every month.

• When I was Railway Minister I allotted two railway factories at Dankuni.

• We are allotting funds for bettering the infrastructure at Jairambati and Kamarpukur. They are heritage places.

• We will set up a tourist shelter at Furfura Sharif.

• I attend Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Chhat Puja, Jagadhatri Puja as well as Eid and Christmas.

• Prafulla Da (Prafulla Sen, former WB CM) cared for me a lot. He was known as Arambagh’s Gandhi.

• 3 out of top 4 districts in India under Swachh Bharat are from Bengal. Hooghly is among them.

• Some people only advertise and talk about Swachh Bharat. Bengal leads the way through action.

• The Centre is not giving funds for schemes like ICDS, Sarva Siksha Mission etc.

• If Centre did not take away Rs 28000 Cr from our treasury, we could have done much more for people.

• We have introduced 17% reservation for OBCs without affecting General category by developing infrastructure.

• A new road parallel to NH 34 will come up. State Govt is paying for this project worth Rs 3000 Cr.

• Several bridges are coming up in this district that will benefit people of Hooghly as well as adjoining districts.

• A new Pather Sathi motel has come up in this district. We have undertaken several water supply projects in Hooghly district.

• We are developing eco tourism at Sabuj Dweep modeled after Eco Park in Kolkata.

• We are giving benefits to folk artists under Lok Prasar Prokolpo.

• The good work we are doing is not publicized. Few media houses and Opposition are spreading canards against our government.

• A true government of the people views public purpose more importantly than political purpose.

• Sabuj Sathi scheme is my dream. 40 lakh students studying in classes 9-12 will get cycles.

• Our Govt will distribute test papers for Madhyamik for free to students. We want everyone to learn and prosper.

• The students and youth will take Bengal forward. They are our assets, they are our future.

• Maa, Mother, Ammi are all one and the same. There cannot be any discrimination between mothers.

• Land where Ramakrishna, Sarada Maa, Vivekananda, Rabindranath, Nazrul, Khudiram, Matangini belong to is holy land, purer than gold.

• You could not do anything for 34 years. We are working for people, do not pose any hurdles.

Surge of development in Nadia district

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who visited Nadia district today, launched several projects for the people of the district.

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

The projects WB CM inaugurated today include road projects, water suppy projects, several health care projects including multi super speciality hospitals for Nayagram and Barjora, new buses for the districts, administrative buildings, bridges, new equipment and godown for sericulture institute among others.

The West Bengal Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for road and irrigation projects, renovation of administrative buildings, a mini indoor stadium, godowns among other things.

The CM also distributed several services including cycles to students under Sabuj Sathi scheme,benefits under Tant Sathi scheme, Kanyashree, Yuvashree, Sikshashree, equipments to fishermen, Kisan and artisan credit cards, different agricultural machineries and equipments, pattas, saplings and a host of other such services.

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.

Sabuj Sathi scheme for Alipurduar launched today by WB CM

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee, on her 4-day visit to north Bengal, today addressed a public rally at the Parade Ground, Alipurduar, at 3 PM. She launched the Sabuj Sathi scheme in the district, a scheme where 40 lakh cycles were distributed among the students of the State.

Today, the West Bengal Chief Minister flaged off the AC Bus service between Siliguri-Badogra-Alipurduar. She also inaugurated 33/11 KV power sub-station, a helipad near Jayanti, pipelined water supply projects and a motel among many others.

The foundation stone of an Ayush hospital in the district was laid today. The Chief Minister also laid foundation stones for Karma Tirthas, water supply projects, girls’ hostels, the Birpara Fire Brigade, the Toto Cultural Centre at Totopara among a bouquet of developmental projects.

Besides distributing cycles to students under the Sabuj Sathi scheme, the West Bengal Chief Minister gave away several benefits to the people of the district.