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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported financial allocations under the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions to the Panchayat bodies in West Bengal, with Rs. 21,611.00 crores allocated from FY 2020-21 to 2025-26. Of this, Rs. 19,639.99 crores have been released, and the remaining funds are pending
Health Sector Grant
The Indian government has released over Rs. 151 Crores as part of the Fifteenth Finance Commission Health Sector Grant to enhance diagnostic infrastructure in rural West Bengal. This funding aims to support primary healthcare facilities, aligning with the Healthy Panchayat vision and the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. The grant
Panchayati Raj
The Government of India has released ₹680.71 crores as the first instalment of Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for Rural Local Bodies in West Bengal for the financial year 2025-26. This funding supports 3,224 Gram Panchayats, 335 Block Panchayats, and 21 Zilla Parishads, emphasizing the government&
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in July 2025 to evaluate mobile network performance in Asansol, Durgapur, Bardhaman, Tamluk, Haldia, Contai, and Digha. The tests covered 691 km of city routes and assessed voice and data services across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) along the railway route from Bolpur Shantiniketan to New Jalpaiguri in July 2025, assessing mobile network performance. Key findings include call setup success rates and drop call rates for major telecom providers, as well as data service
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in West Bengal, specifically in the Jangalmahal region. The Act, which recognizes the rights of Forest-Dwelling Scheduled Tribes, is being implemented in four districts: Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura,
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22, 2025, to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various development projects worth approximately Rs 18,200 crore. Key initiatives include the Aunta-Simaria bridge in Bihar, which will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time, and multiple
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey, is actively implementing various schemes for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Key initiatives include the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), which involves 41 ministries allocating funds for education, health, and infrastructure
Cooperative Societies
As of March 31, 2025, India has 8.37 lakh cooperative societies, with 6.45 lakh being functional and serving over 31 crore members. West Bengal alone has 32,020 cooperative societies across various sectors, including agriculture and credit. The Ministry of Cooperation has allocated funds for the computerization of
West Bengal
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the central government has allocated over ₹1.10 lakh crore for the development of West Bengal through various rural schemes. He criticized the West Bengal government for failing to implement the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) effectively, citing serious
Fisheries
Union Minister for Fisheries, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, emphasized the need for West Bengal to improve the registration of fish farmers with the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) during a Regional Review Meeting in Kolkata. He highlighted the low registration rates among the state's 32 lakh fish farmers,
Fisheries Development
Union Minister for Fisheries, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, emphasized the need for West Bengal to improve the registration of fish farmers with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) during a Regional Review Meeting. He highlighted the potential of inland fisheries and called for better utilization of traditional water bodies, development