Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Mamata Banerjee Launches Projects Worth Rs 1,142 Crore
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, announced a lot of new projects across the state.
These include building new bridges, roads, and community centers, with a total value of over a thousand crore rupees.
She also talked about helping people get houses and providing scholarships.
The government is now paying for these projects since the central government stopped funding some of them.
This is to help improve the lives of people in the state.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated projects worth Rs 1,142 crore via video conference.
Projects include bridges, roads, water projects, schools, and community halls across the state.
New bridges on the Ajay and Tangon rivers were inaugurated, improving regional connectivity.
The state government is funding projects like the Jal Swapna and Banglar Bari projects after the central government halted funding.
Various initiatives, including scholarships and job programs, were highlighted.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- What
- Inauguration of projects worth Rs 1,142 crore.
- When
- Today afternoon
- Where
- Throughout West Bengal, with the main event in Birbhum district.
- Why
- To improve infrastructure, provide essential services, and support various social programs.
State Government
Central Government
Jal Swapna Project Funding
State Government
Providing 90% of Jal Swapna Project funds.
Central Government
Stopped providing funds
Banglar Bari Project Funding
State Government
Has funded 45,000 mud houses to be converted into pucca houses and plans for further funding.
Central Government
Stopped funding of Banglar Bari project.
- Total Project Value
- Rs 1,142 crore
- Project Types
- Bridges, roads, water projects, schools, community halls
- New Bridge (Notable)
- Joydeb Kenduli – Khagra bridge on Ajay river
- Solar Plant Location
- Bakreswar Thermal Power Project reservoir
- Jal Swapna Project
- State to fund 90% of the project and maintenance