Archive · 27 Jul 2026
BJP Accuses TMC of Tourism Fund Neglect
The BJP government in West Bengal has accused the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) administration of neglecting the state's tourism sector.
They claim that only ₹517 crore out of the ₹1,852 crore allocated for tourism between 2022 and 2026 was spent.
The BJP government has now allocated ₹527.84 crore for the 2026-27 financial year and plans to improve tourism infrastructure.
They have also requested the central government to include more destinations in West Bengal as 'Global Destinations'.
The BJP alleges that the TMC did not utilize the tourism department effectively and even reserved luxury suites in tourist lodges for the chief minister and her associates.
BJP accuses TMC of neglecting tourism sector with low fund utilization.
Only ₹517 crore spent out of ₹1,852 crore allocated between 2022-26.
BJP plans to improve tourism infrastructure and has requested central government support.
Proposed projects include Mirik Lake, Lebukhali River Terminal, Dhanyakuria Heritage Site, and Darjeeling.
BJP alleges TMC reserved luxury suites in tourist lodges for the chief minister and her associates.
- Who
- BJP government and former TMC administration
- What
- Allegations of fund neglect in tourism sector
- When
- 2022-2026 financial years
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To highlight alleged neglect and planned improvements in tourism infrastructure
BJP Government
Trinamool Congress
Fund Utilization
BJP Government
The BJP government claims the TMC neglected tourism by underutilizing allocated funds.
Trinamool Congress
No direct response from TMC in the provided article.
Tourism Infrastructure
BJP Government
The BJP plans to improve tourism infrastructure and has requested central government support.
Trinamool Congress
No direct response from TMC in the provided article.
- Total Allocated Funds (2022-26)
- ₹1,852 crore
- Total Spent Funds (2022-26)
- ₹517 crore
- Allocation for 2026-27
- ₹527.84 crore
- Proposed Projects under SD2.0
- Mirik Lake, Lebukhali River Terminal, Dhanyakuria Heritage Site, Darjeeling
- Potential Global Destinations
- Darjeeling, Sundarbans, Mandarmani