NDA government has been able to complete over 950 km of highways in West Bengal, with over 2250 km highway

development in the pipeline. 24 lakh households have been built under PM Awas Yojana, with over 10 lakh
households receiving clean drinking water and 89 lakh women having access to clean cooking gas. Our
achievements speak for themselves, but we realise that there is still a long way to go.

To travel this long way we have reached out to the people of West Bengal and together with them we have created a
vision for Sonar Bangla. Our vision for Sonar Bangla is one that seeks to make West Bengal the righ ul inheritor of its
past glory and make sure its fruits reach everyone in the state in a fair and just manner. We want a Sonar Bangla
which is recognized the world over for its culture and glorious history.

A Sonar Bangla which treats all its citizens equally and where government’s schemes reach them without any
discrimination or favour.
A Sonar Bangla which ensures that people don't have to live under the fear of political violence, ma a raj, and
gundaraj.
A Sonar Bangla which is a leader in all aspects of economic and social development.
A Sonar Bangla which enables its youth to achieve their full potential
A Sonar Bangla which empowers its women to be leaders of development
A Sonar Bangla which takes care of all its people by providing accessible and quality healthcare and education
A Sonar Bangla which has the infrastructure that rivals the best amongst the world
A Sonar Bangla which is home to people of all walks of life who live in harmony with each other and enable each
other and the whole state to prosper and progress together
A Sonar Bangla which is a place where in Gurudev’s words “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high”
We believe that it is Sonar Bangla’s Purboday that will catalyse India’s Bhagyoday. A er all, how can India be
Atmanirbhar without rst transforming West Bengal into Sonar Bangla?

With this vision, we are presenting before you this Sonar Bangla Sonkolpo Potro and request your suppo us in our
mission to transform West Bengal into Sonar Bangla.

Yours sincerely

Dilip Ghosh
State BJP President

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• secondary to `20,000 per month
• Set up `1,000 crores Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee Fund to
improve judicial infrastructure

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Establish Unorganized Workers Welfare Board
Establish Weavers Welfare Board
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Provide pension of `3,000 per month to unorganized
workers
Maintenance amount of `3,000 and `5,000 annually to
Ebar BJP
auto and taxi drivers
• Increase pension for senior citizens to `3,000 per month
from `1,000
• `400 crores fund for the up-gradation and building of old
age homes
• Sponsor travel and all other expenses of senior citizens
under the Ti ho Mitro Yojana
• Increase pension to `3,000 per month from `1,000 for
divyangs

Ebar Ancholik Unnoyon Ebar BJP

• Establish U or Bongo Development Board
• Ensure Parja Pa a rights to those living in Tea Garden,
Cinchona Garden, Forest Villages, and DI Fund land
• Increase wages for tea garden workers to ` 350 per day
• Recognise the 11 le -out Indian Gorkha sub-tribes as
Schedule Tribes
• Provide Permanent political solution to the issue of Darjeeling
Hills, Siliguri, Terai and Dooars region
• Establish Grand Gorkha Freedom Fighters museum in
Darjeeling
• Establish Jangal Mahal Development Board
• Establish Sunderbans Development Board
• `6,500 crores to complete development works in areas
devastated by cyclones Aila, Bulbul and Amphan

Ebar Notun Kolkata Ebar BJP

• Establish Kolkata as a center for all nancial services
• Free electricity only for usage of upto 200 units for domestic
consumption and 24x7 supply of electricity to households
• Regular re audit for every building in Kolkata
• Launch eet of AC low oor buses and increase the number of
current buses to 3000
• `22,000 crores Kolkata Development Fund to transform the
city into a “City of Future”
• Build 10 multi-storey parking spaces in all heavy tra c areas
for ease of parking
• `500 crores for Kolkata to receive the prestigious UNESCO
Heritage City tag
• Establish 10 Smog Towers in the city to combat air pollution
• `1,500 crores for Clean Kolkata Mission
• Extend Kolkata Metro lines to suburbs like Serampore,
Dhulagarh and Kalyani
• Revive Adi Ganga river in Kalighat by banning dumping of
sewage and garbage, and cleaning the river on mission mode
to revive its past glory

Ebar Poribesh Ebar BJP

• Expedite Namami Gange projects in Baranagar, Bally and
Howrah
• Set up `500 crores fund for Ghatal, Kandi and No h Bengal
Flood Control and Management Master Plan

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 Ebar Women's Development

01 We will provide free and quality education to all female students from KG to PG.
02 We will establish a corpus of ₹500 crores to provide nancial assistance to meritorious female
students pursuing higher education in private institutions.
03 We will launch Balika-Alo Yojana under which a bond of ₹50,000 will be issued to to each family
from the ST, SC, OBC and economically weaker sections on the bi h of a girl child. Under this
scheme, girls will receive periodic nancial assistance as follows:
• Class 6 - ₹3,000
• Class 9 - ₹5,000
• Class 11 - ₹7,000
• Class 12 - ₹7,000
• A er a aining the age of 18 years, unmarried girls who have completed education up to Class 12
will be given ₹2 lakhs.
04 We will launch Ghore Lokhi Yojana under which a xed deposit of ₹1 lakh will be given to women
from the ST, SC, OBC and economically weaker sections above the age of 18 years at the time of their
marriage.
05 We will provide free public transpo for all women.

Ebar Women's Safety

01 We will ensure that West Bengal becomes one of the safest state in India for women and crimes
against women reduce signi cantly in the next 5 years.
02 We will form 9 women-only Police ba alions named Shailputri, Brahamacharini, Chandraghanta,
Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Shiddhidatri a er Maa Durga.
03 We will form 3 women-only Matangini Hazra ba alions under the State Reserve Police Force.
04 We will increase the number of women police stations in every district as per the requirement.
05 We will set up a dedicated desk operated by women o cials in every police station of the state to
tackle crimes against women.
06 We will establish all-women Pritilata Waddedar squads in each district to protect females from the
menace of eve-teasing.
07 We will establish Mohila Shohayota Centers at each sub-division for rehabilitation and counseling
of sexual assault victims.
08 We will establish a Bina Das Mohila Surokkha Task Force with a corpus of ₹100 crores directly
under the CMO to tackle the issues of women tra cking to help in victim rehabilitation.
09 We will ensure time bound completion of investigation in cases of crimes against women.
10 We will establish fast-track cou s at every sub-division to expedite the resolution of cases
related to women’s safety and POCSO.
11 We will enact a legislation to sentence perpetrators of heinous crimes such as acid a ack, human
tra cking and forced slavery to capital punishment.

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02 We will provide upto ₹25 lakhs as a rehabilitation package to each of the victims of political
violence in West Bengal.
03 We will constitute an SIT to investigate all cases of riots and take strict action against those
responsible.
04 We will enact a legislation to check the destruction of public prope y during riots, violent
protests and unrest, making it a punishable o ense. The law will allow for the seizure of prope y of
those who engage in riots/destruction of public prope y to recover the damages.
05 We will request the NIA to investigate all cases of bomb blasts and bomb manufacturing

incidents in the state.

Ebar Protecting Every Citizen

01 We will establish a Sonar Bangla Aayog to collaborate with the Central Government to facilitate the
fast economic development of the state.
02 We will launch the Aspiration Block Programme with special focus on aspirational blocks based on
the aspirational district programme of the Central Government.
03 We will ensure all bene ts and allowances from government services and schemes are deposited
into bene ciary bank accounts through Direct Bene t Transfer only to cut out middlemen, cut
money and commissions.
04 We will create a one-stop uni ed digital po al and app (Jono Shonjog) as a single-window
repository to bring the government to the doorstep of the people.
05 We will set up legal clinics at each sub-division to provide free counseling and advice to the
marginalized sections of society.
06 We will form a Special Commi ee to study the reorganization of the state from the district to the
gram panchayat level to facilitate equitable access to resources and schemes.

Ebar Police Welfare

01 We will constitute a State Police Modernisation Fund with a corpus of ₹100 crores to provide
state-of-the-a armaments to the police stations such as weapons, a illery and training and
forensic equipment.
02 We will assist the Central Government in se ing up the Narayani Sena Ba alion in Paramilitary

Forces.
03 We will set up a Paramilitary Training Centre in Cooch Behar in remembrance of the brave Koch
warrior Veer Chilla Rai.
04 We will set up a Police College a liated to Rashtriya Raksha University with a specialized
disciplinary focus on policing, forensic science, law and telecommunication.
05 We will set up a Police Family Welfare Fund with an annual outlay of ₹100 crores.
06 We will implement the Model Police Act as per the guideline of the Centre to have pro-people police.
07 We will ensure that the police stations, cou s, jails and investigative infrastructure in the state are
interlinked and coordinated through digitalisation.

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08 We will establish 4 Forensic Science Colleges to encourage greater human resource generation in
this eld.
09 We will also establish Forensic Science Laboratories to ensure timely investigation and justice to all
the victims.
10 We will constitute a Cyber Crime Depa ment to curb instances of cyber crime in the coming days.

Ebar Safe Bengal

01 We will cooperate with the Central Government to control border in ltration and tra cking by
timely construction of fences, outposts and CCTV surveillance.
02 We will collaborate with the Central Government to ensure that local police stations will be involved
in video surveillance across the state border.
03 We will constitute the following separate Task Forces to curb the problem of arms racketeering,
unchecked narcotics trade, land grabbing, fake currency circulation and ca le smuggling:
• Niratonko Task Force to investigate and curb the menace of communal and terror incidents
and take strict action against those responsible
• Nirostro Task Force to combat illegal arms and ammunition circulation within and outside
the state
• Neshamukto Bangla Task Force to eradicate narcotics trade within and outside the state
• Jomi Jobordokhol Task Force to investigate cases of forcible land conversion
• Jal Note Task Force to check fake currency circulation
• Go Surokkha Task Force to check the sale and illegal smuggling of cows across the border

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Ebar O honoitik Unnoyon Ebar BJP
(Economic Development)
Our government has endeavoured to take India to the pinnacle of economic growth and
progress. Through initiatives such as the introduction of GST, the Make in India Scheme,
improved Ease of Doing Business, India has gained a competitive edge on the global stage.
We pledge to bring Asol Poribo on to Bengal through rapid industrialisation and economic
growth. Purboday led by Sonar Bangla will be the catalyst for India’s Bhagyoday.

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 Ebar Rapid Industrial Growth

01 We will promote West Bengal as the Industrial Hub of the East by ensuring implementation of
Purboday Policy and reclaim its industrial preeminence for which:
• A mission mode approach will be taken to implement the oppo unities lost in Bengal for the last
40 years
• Measures will be taken to ensure that West Bengal ranks among the top 5 states in India in terms of
economic growth in the next 5 years
02 We will constitute the Sonar Bangla Economic Revival Task Force which will:
• Formulate a new Investment and Industrial Policy with a focus to promote Make in Bengal and to
promote the state as the most preferred destination for investments in the country
• Identify and revive the defunct and sick industrial units in the state
• Formulate the Expo s Promotion Policy in order to accelerate expo s

Ebar Leading Ease of Doing Business

01 We will ensure that in the next ve years West Bengal ranks amongst one of the top 3 states in the
country in terms of Ease of Doing Business.
02 We will provide all necessary permits to set up a business within 15 days via the single window
clearance mechanism.
03 We will establish Invest Bangla along the lines of Invest India to provide transparent, uni ed, one-
stop solutions for investors.
04 We will provide a framework for a time-bound Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in
order to streamline the process of grievance redressal and industrial dispute resolution.
05 We will facilitate real-time registration for shops and other similar establishments.

Ebar Promoting MSMEs

01 We will establish Dwarkanath Tagore MSME Development Centers in each district which will
serve as MSME incubators and provide the required assistance in:
• Se ing up MSMEs by providing technical assistance, market access assistance and business
development assistance as necessary
• Assisting MSMEs in the process of acquiring approvals, ge ing land permits and advising them in
utilizing the single window clearance mechanism
02 We will establish a speedy process to clear all dues to MSMEs to be received from the Government
and Public Sector Unde akings and will also provide compensation in the event of delays.
03 We will provide electricity at ₹2 per unit to MSMEs for a period of 5 years from the date of
commencement of production.
04 We will create a corpus of ₹500 crores in addition to the MUDRA scheme, where collateral-free
loans of up to ₹10 lakhs will be provided to MSMEs with a 100% credit guarantee cover.
05 We will provide a ve-year tax holiday to the sta -ups in order to incentivize their operations.

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 Ebar Abundant Investment

01 We will establish dedicated Industrial Parks across the state to boost employment oppo unities
and generate revenue for which:
• Provision of Plug and Play Model will be made available in all Industrial Parks to boost
production through the supply of basic amenities (supply of uninterrupted power, piped gas
connection, access to water and waste treatment)
• Labour will be provided pursuant to specialized labour protection guidances and se ing up of an
Industry Employment Bureau for local skill and capacity matching for industries
• Expedited single window clearance for central and state-level approvals will be provided
02 We will provide a waiver on xed electricity charges for 6 months to all new factories that set up
their base.

Ebar Agro Industries

01 We will establish 4 Onnodata Mega Food Parks in No hern, Southern, Eastern and Western regions
and 10 small scale Food Parks at the district level.
02 We will establish a Cha Park (tea-based industrial park) in No h Bengal where:
• Small tea farmers and entrepreneurs will be provided with technical knowledge and skill
development training
• They will be incentivized to establish tea processing units to manufacture their products
• They will be provided assistance with market discovery and access
03 We will establish 2 Seafood (Joloj Chash) Processing Parks.
04 We will set up a dedicated integrated center for the production and processing of organic
ho iculture produce (jalpai, latka, passion fruit, pineapple and panial) in No h Bengal.
05 We will establish 2 ower processing and expo ing hubs around airpo s which will promote
branding, packaging and domestic and international marketing of owers.

Ebar Textile and Leather Industries

01 We will establish 4 Bostro Hubs in the state with the aim to make West Bengal handloom and
handicra global in nature by:
• Se ing up a revolving Handloom Entrepreneurship Fund of ₹500 crores to provide loans to
weavers and entrepreneurs to sta or expand their existing enterprise and upgrade
machinery
• Providing distribution points within these hubs to showcase and sell products such as Kantha,
Baluchari, Murshidabad Silk, Garad, Jamdani and Tussar
• Providing online market linkages for direct access to consumers
• Providing subsidy of upto ₹20,000 to the a isans availing a bank loan of ₹1 lakh
• Establishing Hosto Shilpo Kendro in Kolkata to exhibit the GI tagged handicra products

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02 We will promote Readymade Garment manufacturing and make West Bengal an expo hub by
establishing mega textile parks in the state.
03 We will establish 2 Leather Industrial Parks to promote expo s.

Ebar Reviving Jute Industries

01 We will revamp the Jute Industry through a Special Purpose Vehicle with a corpus of ₹1,500
crores which would be used in:
• Financial restructuring of the concerned mills and drawing up a dedicated action plan for their
operationalization
• Establishing state-of-a modern infrastructure for jute industries
• Ensuring 100% modernization of existing jute mills
• Creating and expanding domestic and international marketing centers for jute products
• Providing production linked incentives to boost production capacity
02 We will revamp the Jute Expo under the Market Promotion Suppo Scheme.
03 We will ensure that the Jute products are being used as packaging materials for all food grain and
sugar packaging.

Ebar Developing Big Industry

01 We will set up a Rajendranath Mukherjee Steel and Iron Engineering Industrial Park to a ract
investments in steel and allied downstream industries such as engineering and heavy electricals.
02 We will set up Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Pharma Industry Park in Newtown in Kolkata.
03 We will set up a Pharma Industrial Park for herbal medicine in No h Bengal.
04 We will establish a new age Auto Industrial Park to revive the locomotive industry with a focus on
Electric Vehicles.
05 We will establish a Jewellery Industrial Park to design and develop jewellery and to facilitate expo .

Ebar Nu uring New Industries

01 We will establish Electronics and Semiconductors Industrial Parks to tap into the global demand
and provide employment oppo unities to the youth of the state.
02 We will promote the agenda of Atmonirbhor Defence by se ing up a defence aviation
manufacturing unit in West Bengal.

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Ebar Porikathamo Ebar BJP
(Infrastructure)
In the past six years, our government has developed robust infrastructure through schemes
such as PM Gram Sadak Yojana, Bharatmala Pariyojana, PM Awas Yojana, etc., ensuring that the
smallest of villages are connected to the fa hest corners of the country. Through the
expansion of highways, waterways, railways, airpo s and access to basic amenities like power,
water, housing and sanitation facilities we are delivering on our promise of improved quality of
life. We pledge to bring Asol Poribo on in every village, town and city of Bengal. World-class
infrastructure will be the foundation of Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar Developing Every Village

01 We will launch Gurudev Rural Advancement Mission (GRAM) with a corpus of ₹2 lakh crores over
the next 5 years to bring all existing rural development schemes under one umbrella:
• Connect every village with the main road by 2024 by expediting the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
Yojana
• Enhance the drainage system of rural West Bengal by constructing a 100% underground pucca
drainage system in the villages
• Ensure 100% toilet facilities in rural West Bengal under Swachh Bharat Mission
• Construct bus stops where the village road connects to a highway
• Ensure 100% internet connectivity in all pa s of Rural Bengal
02 We will launch a Proti Barite Subidha Scheme to ensure 100% awareness among the rural
population about all Government schemes and policies by:
• Establishing Proti Barite Subidha Service Centres in all gram panchayats to expedite the
enrolment process in government schemes
• Employing local youth in each service center to disseminate information about healthcare,
nancial inclusion, education and other government schemes
03 We will incentivize banks to set up one branch with an ATM machine per gram panchayat to ensure

complete nancial inclusion of rural Bengal.

04 We will initiate a Young Rural Professional Programme to recruit meritorious students to contribute
towards rural development.
05 We will establish a dedicated Depa ment of Rural Studies and Development in each State
Government University.
Ebar Developing Every City

01 We will launch Ujjwal Bangla Mission with a corpus of ₹30,000 crores over the next 5 years to
expand state-of-the-a infrastructure across 10 cities and ensure:
• Adequate water supply, piped cooking gas and assured electricity supply
• E cient urban mobility and public transpo options
• Sma -technology enabled e-service delivery
• 100% public WiFi coverage by 2025
02 We will expedite the various developmental projects across the 60 cities and towns under Atal
Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme.

Ebar Pucca Houses to All

01 We will provide pucca houses to all residents under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-Gramin.
02 We will provide a ordable modern housing options to people from low and middle-income groups
by extending subsidised loans of upto ₹25 lakhs.
03 We will launch a Shobar Shohay Scheme under which all the residents of jhuggis and bastis will be
provided with pucca houses on a permanent basis, equipped with modern amenities.

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04 We will implement the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) to allow seamless
real estate development and create a standardised and transparent framework for the buyer.

Ebar Uninterrupted Electricity

01 We will provide free electricity only for usage of upto 200 units for domestic consumption and
ensure 24x7 supply of electricity to households.
02 We will incentivize the installation of solar panels in houses, colonies, o ces and factories.
03 We will ensure that West Bengal leads the way in renewable energy generation under the Urja
Nobikoron Scheme through:
• Installation of solar energy panels in government o ces, administrative buildings, schools and
colleges across the state
• Provision of production-linked incentives to industries that use solar equipments to generate
electricity

Ebar Clean Drinking Water

01 We will set up a Proti Bari Porishkar Jol Fund at a cost of ₹10,000 crores to ensure that every
household gets clean drinking water by 2024.
02 We will initiate the Mukhyomontri Shuddho Jol Scheme to ensure good quality of water in 11 critical
districts (Malda, Murshidabad, No h 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Bardhaman, Bankura, No h
Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, Nadia, Howrah, Hooghly) a ected by uoride, iron and arsenic
contamination.

Ebar Swachh Bengal

01 We will build bio toilets around major tra c signals and other crowded public spaces.
02 We will construct toilets along all state highways.
03 We will identify scienti c dumping grounds for improved sewage management.
04 We will implement a concrete plan for solid waste management in every household, town and city by
employing modern technology and machinery.
05 We will focus on complete fecal sludge management, wastewater treatment and source segregation
of garbage.
06 We will ensure the optimization of the installed capacity of all Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and
operationalisation of all non-functional STPs in the state.
07 We will set up at least 10 more Common E uent Treatment Plants (CETP) in the state by 2023.
08 We will ban usage of single-use plastic.

Ebar World-Class Roads

01 We will work in collaboration with the Central Government to expedite the 675 km Netaji
Expressway which will become the new economic lifeline for West Bengal (connecting Kolkata to
Siliguri).

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02 We will allocate ₹1 lakh crores over a period of ve years for Roadways wherein:
• All roads across the state will be su aced, all-weather and pothole-free
• All State Highways will be widened and be made 4 lanes (wherever needed)
• The highway between Kharagpur and Durgapur will be connected with the Durgapur Expressway,
which would later be extended to the Tajpur Deep seapo
• Institute an expe commi ee within 100 days of coming to power to audit bridge and yover
safety across the state
03 We will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Highways to widen all national highways by 2024
and make it 4 lanes under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
• Extend assistance in NH116-B highway development (Nandakumar, Purba Medinipur to
Chandaneswar, Balasore) along with NH-19 (Durgapur, Palsit and Dankuni), remove hurdles to
upgrade and expand NH-112 (Barasat to Petrapole border) and NH-60 (junction with NH 34 at
Morgram to junction with NH 5 at Balasore)
• Expedite ongoing repair works for NH-27 (Siliguri to Sonapur) and NH-12 (junction with NH-27 at
Dalkhola terminating at Bakkhali), and ensure completion by the end of 2022
04 We will extend assistance to the Central Government to build the Tetulia Corridor as soon as

possible. It will connect Chopra in No h Dinajpur district to the towns of Jalpaiguri and Mainaguri in
Jalpaiguri district, through the Tetulia Upazila in Bangladesh. The corridor would reduce the travel
distance by about 84 km and facilitate easier access to No heast India.

Ebar Boosting Railways

01 We will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways to provide seamless rail connectivity:
• For Bankura: Facilitate the Bishnupur-Tarakeswar rail line
• For Howrah and Midnapore: Facilitate the Howrah-Fu ura-Midnapore rail line
02 We will extend assistance to the Central Government for the expedite construction of East Coast
Dedicated Corridor from Kharagpur to Vijayawada, and the East-West Dedicated Corridor from
Bhusaval to Kharagpur to Dankuni.
03 We will cooperate with the Central Government to establish a Dedicated Freight Corridor
connecting Dankuni to Siliguri which will link Industrial Parks to po s and airways, boosting
industrial progress in the State.
Ebar Developing Waterways

01 We will ensure modernization of po s under the Sagarmala project in terms of physical

infrastructure, terminal capacity-building, modernization and automation:
• Build the Tajpur deep seapo and link it with the Netaji Expressway
• Facilitate the construction of Petuaghat shing po at Purba Medinipur as a center of economic
activity to provide economic oppo unities to over 4 lakh shermen
02 We will facilitate the linkage of industrial clusters with nearby po s in Kolkata, Haldia, Sagar and
Tajpur.
03 We will collaborate with the Central Government to dredge the Hooghly river in order to provide a

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 viable option for freight movement from No h India through National Waterway 1.
04 We will create a state-of-the-a multimodal logistics hub at Farakka at the intersection of the
National Waterway 1, Netaji expressway and Dankuni Siliguri freight corridor.

Ebar Air-connectivity

01 We will operationalise Malda, Balurghat and Coochbehar airpo s under the RCS Udan Scheme.
02 We will upgrade the Chharra airstrip in Purulia as an airpo under the RCS Udan Scheme.
03 We will develop Bagdogra Airpo as a full- edged International Airpo

Ebar Last Mile Connectivity

01 We will allocate a corpus of ₹10,000 crores over the next 5 years to revive WBTC, SBSTC and
NBSTC and improve service areas, frequencies and condition of buses.
02 We will allocate a corpus of ₹4,600 crores to construct state-of-the-a Inter-State and Inter-
City Bus Terminals in every district.

Ebar Robust Transpo

01 We will collaborate with the Ministry of Railways to initiate new metro routes through a feasibility
study in cities such as Siliguri and Kalyani.
02 We will issue e-rickshaw permits and provide subsidised loans to e-rickshaw entrepreneurs in
all-tier two and three cities.

Ebar Green Transpo

01 We will incentivise the uptake of hybrid and electric vehicles under the Faster Adoption and
Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II India) Scheme.
02 We will roll out 1000 electric buses under the FAME framework by 2023.
03 We will set up at least 250 Electric Vehicle charging stations by 2023 across all major urban hubs
and along State and National Highways.
04 We will build robust CNG Infrastructure in Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol and Durgapur for the public
transpo ation network.

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Ebar Sonskriti Ebar BJP
(Culture)
Preserving and promoting India’s culture and heritage has been the aim of the NDA-led
government through schemes like PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan, etc. West Bengal, being the
state that precipitated the cultural renaissance in the country, deserves to be crowned as the
Cultural Capital of India. We pledge to restore West Bengal’s glory by promoting and conserving
the vibrant Bengali culture to create a Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar Honouring Bengal’s Icons

01 We will institutionalise a Tagore Prize along the lines of the Nobel Prize to recognise and reward
excellence in the elds of Maths, Science, A , Literature and Public service globally.
02 We will institutionalise a Satyajit Ray Award along the lines of Oscars (Academy Awards) to
recognise and reward excellence in all aspects of lmmaking globally.

Ebar Promoting Bengal Globally

01 We will work with the Central government to make Kolkata the major coordination center for the
Union Ministry of Culture and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
02 We will set up a Sonar Bangla Fund with a corpus of ₹11,000 crores to make West Bengal the
cultural capital of India.
03 We will establish Gurudev Centre for Cultural Excellence in all state capitals and at selected
destinations overseas as an extension of the Indian Embassy to:
• Promote Bangla culture, dance, music, literature and all other forms of a
• Provide the local Bangla a ists with a pla orm in every corner of the country
• Provide global exposure to the Bangla a ists
• Provide the oppo unity to learn Bangla to the people from di erent states and countries
• Provide the oppo unity to people across the world to savour and enjoy the rich Bengali
cuisine
04 We will build a world-class Sonar Bangla Museum in Kolkata with the aim to make it the best in
India and include it in the top 10 museums globally by:
• Showcasing the history of West Bengal from the Vedic ages
• Showcasing Bangla culture, music, a forms, literature
• Showcasing heroes and icons of Bangla culture and identifying them through various periods of
time
• Building a state-of-the-a auditorium and the largest amphitheater
• Building an exhibition area to present insights into the life of revolutionary freedom ghters
05 We will fund National and International tours for Bangla pe ormance a ists from various streams
such as music (Baul, Rabindra Sangeet and others), dance (Chhau and others), drama (Jatra and
others) to help them pe orm in front of international audiences and become cultural ambassadors
of the state.
06 We will demarcate an A ists’ Street in Kolkata, where a ists can sell paintings, sculptures and
handicra s on the rst Sunday of every month with an a ached stage for the pe ormance of a ists.
07 We will organise Bangla Food Festival in Kolkata and various cities across the country to celebrate
the rich legacy of Bengali delicacies .
08 We will organise a 3-day festival Banglar Alo in Kolkata and major cities across the country to
celebrate Bengali literature, music, dance, theatre and other forms of a .
09 We will organise an Abanindranath Tagore Protibha Haat where the indigenous communities of
West Bengal will receive a pla orm to display their handicra s, music, dance and a .
10 We will allocate ₹50 crores to develop Shantiniketan as the hub of cultural studies in India.

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11 We will promote the vibrant Poush Mela of Shantiniketan to put it on the international map.
12 We will collaborate with the Central Government to ensure the yearly grand celebration of
Parakram Diwas on 23rd January (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Bi hday).

Ebar Preserving Bengal’s Culture

01 We will promote the vibrance of Durga Puja to place it on the international map by:
• Establishing a museum to display the journey of this auspicious festival right from idol
making to immersion in collaboration with Durga Puja Commi ees
• Introducing tours with government-ce i ed guides across all the major pandals in Kolkata
and extend this service across West Bengal
02 We will allocate ₹2,500 crores for the Gangasagar Mela held at Sagar Island and develop it as an
international festival by encouraging cultural exchange and including it under the Centre's
PRASHAD Scheme.
03 We will ensure Saraswati Puja and Durga Puja are celebrated across the state without any fear or
restrictions.
04 We will set up a Purohit Welfare Board where all the Purohits across West Bengal will be given a

monthly honorarium of ₹3,000.

05 We will develop world-class ghats along the banks of the Hooghly and conduct grand Ganga
A i.
06 We will build a Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Spiritual Institute at Nabadwip to educate people about

this great life and provide avenues for research on his life by:
• Establishing a dedicated depa ment to study and research on Bhagavad Gita and Vedantic
literature
• Training a network of Gita scholars to teach Bhagavad Gita lessons to children
07 We will provide a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to ki ankars over the age of 60 years to ensure a
secure life for them.
08 We will set up a Temple Restoration Fund of ₹100 Crores to renovate and repair temples across the
state.
09 We will restore the glorious terraco a temples of Bishnupur such as Jor Bangla, Char Bangla,
Rasmancha, Pancharatna and Lalji Temples under the PRASHAD scheme.
10 We will construct the Shri Shri Guruchand Mandir at Thakurnagar.
11 We will rename Thakurnagar Railway Station to Sridham Thakurnagar Railway Station.

Ebar Honouring Bengal’s Heroes

01 We will initiate a retreat ceremony at the Bangaon-Benapole border in collaboration with the
Bangladesh government.
02 We will set up a corpus of ₹1,000 crores to showcase the historical journey of the revered Netaji
Subash Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj across the world.
03 We will set up a Tamralipta Jatiya Museum in Tamluk to enlighten the people of West Bengal about
this parallel self-government formed during the Quit India Movement.

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04 We will set up educational chairs at all eminent universities at a national level in the name of
Bengali pioneers such as Subash Chandra Bose, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Bankim Chandra
Cha opadhyay, Rashbehari Bose and Shri Aurobindo.
05 We will create a dedicated section in the Sonar Bangla Museum to:
• Showcase West Bengal’s contribution to the freedom struggle of India through our unsung
ma yrs
• Pay homage to the victims of the Sainbari Massacre, Marichjhapi Massacre, Bijon Setu
Massacre, Nandigram Violence and countless victims of other political violence
06 We will commemorate the contribution of Thakur Panchanan Barma by dedicating a fund of ₹250
crores to:
• Build the Thakur Panchanan Barma’s Museum and memorial
• Restore and rehabilitate his house in Cooch Behar district
• Build a grand statue of Thakur Panchanan Barma to promote tourism in Cooch Behar

Ebar Promoting Bangla

01 We will work with the Central Government to ensure e o s are made at the international level to
make Bengali one of the o cial languages in the United Nations.
02 We will introduce compulsory Bengali and local languages (Kurmali, Santhali, Rajbongshi, Nepali
and others) wherever applicable in the curriculum till Class 10 in all schools.
03 We will initiate courses in Bengali medium in all the technical, law and other institutes across the
state.
04 We will update the curriculum in the West Bengal state board to include the glorious culture and
history of West Bengal in all the government schools.
05 We will provide special scholarships to students pe orming exceptionally in Bengali and co-o cial
regional languages such as Kurmali, Santhali, Rajbongshi and Nepali.
06 We will promote the use of Bengali by ensuring all documents, orders and correspondences of the
government are compulsorily in Bengali along with other recognised o cial languages.
07 We will ensure that all boards, signages and hoardings across the state compulsorily are in Bengali as
well.
08 We will establish a dedicated Bangla Linguistic Institute to promote research and preserve all
languages of West Bengal such as Bengali, Rajbhongshi, Kurmali, Santhali and Nepali.
We will revamp the National Library at Kolkata with modern infrastructure and create India’s
09 largest digital library with the entire corpus of classical and early-modern Bengali literature.
We will launch a Special Publishing Assistance Scheme to help budding writers writing about
10 Bengali culture in publishing their books.
We will launch an exclusive Raja Ram Mohan Roy Fellowship for Cultural Heritage wherein PhD
11 scholars pursuing Cultural Studies will get a monthly research grant of ₹25,000 to research on
reviving Bengal's culture.
12 We will set up Sahityo Hubs as book repositories at each sub-division, which will have a diverse
range of Bengali literature.

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 Ebar Promoting Cinema and A

01 We will earmark a corpus of ₹3,000 crores to establish Mahaynayak U am Kumar lm city in

Sonarpur.
02 We will organise the Kolkata International Film Festival and provide assistance to the Tollywood
lmmakers to pa icipate in international lm festivals.
03 We will provide cash prizes of up to ₹5 crores to promote excellent Bangla, Rajbongshi, Kurmali,
Santhali, Nepali language lms.
04 We will provide tax subsidies and cash incentives to producers of Bangla, Rajbongshi, Kurmali,
Santhali, Nepali language lms.
05 We will set up a Bengali A ist Welfare Board with a corpus of ₹1000 crores to:
• Provide A ist cards to avail direct bene t transfer of all the Central government social
welfare schemes
• Provide a monthly stipend of ₹3,000 to a ists in the eld of dance, music, handicra
among others
06 We will set up a corpus of ₹50 crores for the a ists of Kuma uli in the rst cabinet meeting to
compensate for the losses due to the pandemic.
07 We will promote a in public spaces by instituting an autonomous Public A Commission which
will encourage growth and development of public a in urban areas.

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Ebar Porjoton Ebar BJP
(Tourism)
For the past six years, we have unlocked the tourism potential of the country by promoting India
at a global stage. West Bengal has been gi ed with a diverse topography from serene
mountains in the no h to pristine beaches in the south. We envisage the tourism experience in
West Bengal to be sustainable, comfo able and exciting to ensure that the world is able to
come and experience Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar New Wave of Tourism

01 We will formulate a New Tourism Policy to holistically address all the issues related to the Tourism
industry in the state.
02 We will generate employment in the tourism sector by increasing the number of workers up to 10
lakhs.
03 We will identify Special Tourism Areas for the purpose of redevelopment, renovation and
reinvention.
04 We will earmark a corpus of ₹1,000 crores to promote West Bengal as the next big tourism
destination both nationally and internationally.

Ebar New Tourism Circuits

01 We will allocate a fund of ₹100 crores to develop a Shaktipeeth Circuit which will:
• Include all 13 Shaktipeeths- Kalighat, Bargabhima Temple, Ratnavali Temple, Sarbamangala
Temple, Kankaleshwar Temple, Bakreswar Temple, Nandikeshwari Temple, Tarapith Temple,
Nalateswari Temple, Kiriteswari Temple, A ahas Temple, Bahula Temple, Shri Jogadya Temple,
with Kolkata as the entry and exit point
• Provide drinking water facilities, food kiosks, dharamshalas and other modern facilities for the
convenience of pilgrims
02 We will develop a Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Circuit to honour his contributions by including Kolkata's
Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple, Mayapur, Nabadwip, ISKCON Panihati among others.
03 We will develop a Himalayan Buddhism Circuit around Tamang Monastery, Dali Monastery, Tharpa
Choling Monastery and Ghoom Monastery and ensure the restoration of dilapidated monasteries
and build basic infrastructure, roads and homestays.
04 We will develop a Rajbongshi Tourism Circuit which will include Madan Mohan Temple,
Kamteshwari Temple, Jalpesh Temple, Boro Devi Temple and Shri Panchanan Barman’s memorial and
statue and Rajbongshi Cultural Centre upon the completion of their construction.
05 We will identify Special Tourism Areas in the Jangal Mahal region for eco-tourism and ensure their
robust development.
06 We will allocate a corpus of ₹100 crores to revamp and restore the dilapidated rajbaris in West
Bengal and make them places of tourist a raction and rebrand them as destinations for luxury stay.

Ebar Best Experience for Tourists

01 We will provide the facility of online ticketing for all modes of transpo ation across all the tourist
sites.
02 We will ensure that every place of tourist interest is wheelchair accessible.
03 We will launch an integrated travel app which will provide e-services such as ticketing and booking.
04 We will develop a 3D sightseeing po al to showcase Bangla culture.

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 Ebar Suppo ing Tourism Economy

01 We will provide businesses coming under the ambit of the Hospitality Sector with subsidized loans of
up to ₹50 lakhs.
02 We will provide single window clearance and 100% tax exemption for a period of 3 years and
nancial assistance to businesses operating under the Special Tourism Areas.
03 We will ensure registration, training and ce i cation of tourist guides and drivers to prevent
harassment and ensure security and protection for tourists.
04 We will establish a world-class University of Tourism and Travel Management in collaboration with
the Ministry of Tourism to bring fresh talent in this sector.

Ebar Promoting Jewels of Bengal

01 We will develop a “Queen of the Hills” circuit to promote tourism in No h Bengal by:
• Including Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and promoting other quaint places such as Mirik,
Sandakphu and Dhirdham Temple
• Launching Shusthota Scheme to create health reso s and Yoga centers across the hills
• Revamping the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (Toy Train)
02 We will maintain the serenity in Sundarbans and develop Sunderbans Circuit by:
• Incentivising houseboats and eco-huts accommodation with all modern amenities
• Constructing a glass-domed tower at spots where tigers are seen frequently
• Building a grand temple for Bono Durga and Dakshin Rai at Bakkhali
03 We will develop a Coastal Circuit in the Purba Medinipur district by incentivizing the
development of :
• Hotels, villas, beach shacks and reso s
• Water spo s infrastructure and facilities
• Cruise line from Kolkata to Digha

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Ebar Sobar Bikaas Ebar BJP
(Sabka Vikaas)
‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ is the guiding principle for the Central Government’s vision. Through
schemes such as PM Awas Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat and Stand Up India, we have
ensured every section of the society enjoys the fruit of development. Continuing with this
tradition, we pledge to build a Sonar Bangla where every section of the society is equal and is an
active pa icipant in state-building.

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 Ebar Food Security

01 We will set up Annapurna Canteens across the state which will provide subsidized cooked food
three times a day at ₹5 per meal.
02 We will universalize the Public Distribution System in the state providing access to all citizens.
03 We will provide subsidised rice or wheat at ₹1 per kg to the eligible PDS bene ciaries. We will also
provide dal, salt and sugar at the subsidised rates of ₹30 per kg, ₹ 3 per kg and ₹ 5 per kg respectively.
04 We will ensure 100% digitization of Ration cards in the state and will implement Aadhaar linked One
Nation One Ration card in the state.

Ebar Welfare of Refugees

01 We will implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in the rst cabinet meeting in order to
regularize the citizenship of our refugee brothers and sisters.
02 We will initiate the Mukhyomontri Sharana hi Kolyan Scheme with a corpus of ₹100 crore for the
welfare of refugees who will get citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act:
• Direct Bene t Transfer of ₹10,000 per year to each refugee family for 5 years a er acquiring
citizenship
• Single window clearance to get documents such as Aadhaar card, Ration card and Voter ID Card.
• Subsidised loans to sta their own business
• Scholarships to school and college students
• Institution of special fund for refugee colonies in Jadavpur, Thakurnagar and Coochbehar
• Provision of basic amenities such as electricity, sanitation and water to refugee colonies.
03 We will give a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to Matua Dalpatis.

Ebar Welfare of Scheduled Tribes

01 We will ensure seamless distribution of ST ce i cates by:

• Providing ce i cates to the righ ul people without any corruption or discrimination based on
political ideology or religion
• Providing ce i cates to newborn ST children within 15 days of issuance of bi h ce i cates by
verifying relevant documents
• Providing ce i cates to students a er passing Class 8 along with their school leaving ce i cate
02 We will implement Minimum Forest Produce (MFP) price for 49 forest produce to provide the right
price of these products.
03 We will organise Adivasi Smriti Sangralay in Jhargram to commemorate the contribution of Birsa
Munda and other Adivasi icons.
04 We will launch Van Dhan Prashikshan Special scheme to skill the tribal youth for traditional
employment activities.
05 We will establish an Eklavya Model Residential School in each block of Tribal dominated districts.
06 We will ensure the construction of hostel facilities for Scheduled Tribes (ST) students in all blocks.
07 We will provide 50% nancial assistance for education and basic living expenses to ST students who
secure admission in reputed national institutes and other professional courses.
08 We will increase the funding given to ST entrepreneurs under Stand Up India Scheme to ₹100 crore
to ensure be er self-employment oppo unities for ST families.

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09 We will establish Pandit Raghunath Murmu Tribal University in Jhargram to promote, preserve
and disseminate research in tribal a , culture, language and literature.
10 We will set up focused training academies for ST youth to provide free coaching for all competitive
exams.
11 We will build ST Prerna Sthal in Purulia.
12 We will institute ST Prerna Sthal Yatra fund which will grant nancial assistance to members of ST
communities to visit places associated with Adivasi pride and heritage across India.
13 We will provide up to 200 days of employment under the MGNREGA scheme in all ST dominated
blocks.
14 We will establish Van Dhan Vikas Kendras at each block which will include primary processing and
value addition centers to provide skill upgradation training and enable increase in income.
15 We will ensure that the Forest Rights Act is strictly implemented and reviewed in a time-bound
manner.
16 We will establish speci c development boards for tribal groups such as Santhal, Oraon, Munda,
Bhumij, Kora, Lodha, Mahali, Bedia, Sabar to address their grievances. Additionally, they will be given
₹10 crore each to take up area-wise welfare activities.
17 We will provide free legal aid to all members of the ST community and set up special fast-track cou s
to expeditiously dispense cases under Prevention of Atrocities Act.

Ebar Welfare of Scheduled Castes

01 We will ensure seamless distribution of caste ce i cates to SC communities by:

• Providing ce i cates to the righ ul people without any corruption or discrimination based on
political ideology or religion
• Providing ce i cates to newborn SC children within 15 days of issuance of bi h ce i cates by
verifying relevant documents
• Providing ce i cates to students a er passing Class 8 along with their school leaving
ce i cate
02 We will provide 50% nancial assistance for education and basic living expenses to SC students
who secure admission in reputed national institutes and other professional courses.
03 We will increase the funding given to SC entrepreneurs under Stand Up India Scheme to ₹100 crore
to ensure be er self-employment oppo unities for SC families.
04 We will set up focused Training Academies for SC youth to provide free coaching for all competitive
exams.
05 We will establish Poundra Kshatriya Development Board for the welfare of the community.
06 We will increase the funding to the Matua, Rajbongshi, Bauri, Bagdi Development Boards to

oversee the holistic development of the communities.

07 We will establish a Dalit Prerna Sthal in Bongaon.
08 We will institute a Dalit Prerna Sthal Yatra fund which will grant nancial assistance to members of
Dalit communities to visit places associated with Dalit pride and heritage across India.
09 We will provide free legal aid to all members of the SC community and set up special fast-track
cou s to expeditiously dispense cases under Prevention of Atrocities Act.

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 Ebar Welfare of OBC

01 We will include Mahishya, Tili, and other Hindu OBCs under the ambit of OBC reservation by
adopting Mandal Commission's recommendations.
02 We will institute a Joner Shilpo Fund with a corpus of ₹1,000 crores to incentivise traditional
occupations such as tanti, malakar, kumbhakar, karmakar, sutradhar in the state.
03 We will set up focused Training Academies for OBC youth to provide free coaching for all
competitive exams.
04 We will set up a Go-Palak Development Board for the welfare of the go palak community.

Ebar Welfare of Government Employees

01 We will implement the 7th Pay Commission in the rst cabinet meeting upon forming the
government.
02 We will extend a rehabilitation package of upto ₹25 lakh to be given to the family of all election
workers who have su ered due to violence or political clashes during the election.
03 We will construct integrated housing complexes for government employees working in rural areas.
04 We will establish creches with trained caretakers in government o ces.

Ebar Honoring Judicial Workforce

01 We will set up a Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee Fund with a corpus of ₹1,000 crores to improve the judicial
infrastructure at the lower cou s.
02 We will ensure that State Government lawyers and advocates are paid their fees regularly and are
given free access to books and journals.
03 We will set up a fund with a corpus of ₹500 crores for lawyers in need of assistance.
04 We are commi ed to doubling the budget for the subordinate judiciary.

Ebar Honoring Veterans

01 We will increase the nancial aid to gallantry award winners as follows:

• Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees will receive nancial assistance of ₹2 crores
• Maha Vir Chakra awardees will receive nancial assistance of ₹1 crore
• Vir Chakra (VC) awardees will receive nancial assistance of ₹50 lakhs
• Sena Medal, Nausena medal, Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) awardees will receive nancial
assistance of ₹21 lakhs
• Recipients of Mention-in-Dispatches awardees will receive nancial assistance of ₹10 lakhs

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 Ebar Honoring Teachers

01 We will establish a Teachers’ Welfare Board that will look into the demands of teachers and para
teachers.
02 We will ll all vacant government teachers’ posts on priority.
03 We will revise the salary of para teachers as follows:
• Monthly salary of primary school teachers will be increased from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000
• Monthly salary of secondary school teachers will be increased from ₹13,000 to ₹20,000
04 We will streamline the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) recruitment process to put an end to the culture
of regular scams.
05 We will provide free of cost skill upgradation training under the Learning while Teaching program to
all government school teachers

Ebar Welfare of Mine and Mill Workers

01 We will implement the four Labour Codes to extend the ambit of social security to mine and mill
workers.
02 We will ensure children of Mine and Mill workers have access to education and acquire skill sets via
vocational training to enable them to pursue lucrative professions.
03 We will ensure the District Mineral Fund (DMF) is utilized for the welfare of mine workers which will
include access to education, safety, security, health and basic amenities.
04 We will provide regular health check ups for all mine workers and free treatments for occupational
diseases such as Bronchitis, hearing disorder, A hritis, sleeplessness and Fibrotic lungs.
05 We will ensure all the jute mill workers are paid in accordance to the minimum xed wage de ned as
per the central government regulations and fu her ensure there is periodic revision of wages.

Ebar Welfare of Unorganized Workers

01 We will constitute a separate Unorganized Workers Welfare Board to provide bene ts of the
Central Schemes for all types of unorganized workers.
02 We will implement PM Shram Yogi Man Dhan Yojana and provide a pension of ₹3,000 per month to
unorganised workers a er they a ain 60 years of age.
03 We will ensure that there is a periodic revision of wages for all workers in the unorganized sector.
04 We will revise the minimum wage for all Beedi workers to ₹250.

Ebar Welfare of Weavers

01 We will institute a fund to provide debt relief to weavers who have taken loans of up to ₹1 lakh.
02 We will set up a Weavers Development Board to provide access to housing, education, healthcare
and employment oppo unities.

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 Ebar Welfare of Hawkers

01 We will ensure 100% implementation of the PM-SVANidhi Scheme.

02 We will distribute Hawker cards to facilitate Direct Bene t Transfer of bene ts from Central and
State Government schemes.
03 We will establish a Hawker Cell to enable seamless registration and to provide any legal suppo
required.

Ebar Welfare of Auto and Taxi Drivers

01 We will provide auto and taxi drivers an annual maintenance amount of ₹3,000 and ₹5,000
respectively.
02 We will conduct an enrollment drive to include auto and taxi drivers under all existing social welfare
schemes.
03 We will ensure taxi and auto permits are allocated through a transparent system, eliminating
middlemen and cut money hurdles.

Ebar Welfare of Safai Karamcharis

01 We will ensure that all the safai karamchari get a night allowance and are provided with a safety kit
including reusable face masks, gloves, sanitisers and sanitation waistcoats.
02 We will give ₹25 lakh to bereaved families in case of the death of a Safai Karamchari on duty.
03 We will provide access to vocational training and education to Safai Karamcharis.

Ebar Welfare of Senior Citizens

01 We will increase the pension for senior citizens to ₹3,000 per month and prevent delays in
disbursement.
02 We will set up a fund with a corpus of ₹400 crores for the upgradation and building of old age homes
at each sub-division across the state.
03 We will establish separate Geriatric Specialisation Units at every district hospital.
04 We will launch a Ti ho Mitro Yojana Scheme for Senior Citizens sponsoring free train travel, lodging
and allowances to the following destinations:
• Shaktipeeth Sthals across the country
• Char Dham, Varanasi-Prayagraj, Mathura-Vrindavan, Haridwar-Rishikesh
• Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
• Somnath Temple in Gujarat

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 Ebar Welfare of Di erently Abled

01 We will implement the Central Government’s Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities Scheme to
ensure government bene ts reach all Divyangs uniformly.
02 We will increase the Divyang pension to ₹3,000 per month and prevent delays in disbursement.
03 We will ensure that public spaces such as metro stations, railway stations and bus stops are equipped
with accessible toilets, ramp facilities and braille text.
04 We will implement Divyangjan Swavalamban Yojana Scheme to assist in providing concessional loans
for economic and overall empowerment.
05 We will provide a 50% subsidy for assistive devices such as wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, o hotic
devices and hearing aids.

Ebar Welfare of Minority

01 We will work with the minority community to modernise madrasas and align them to mainstream
educational boards.
02 We will bring transparency in the functioning of Waqf Boards and check encroachments on Waqf
prope y.

Ebar Welfare of Transgenders

01 We will improve access to health, education and employment by providing identity cards that will
ease their engagement with institutions.
02 We will introduce gender sensitivity training focusing on the rights of the Transgender community in

all government depa ments.

03 We will set up a special safety cell to prevent sexual harassment and assaults against the LGBTQ+
community.

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Ebar Ancholik Unnoyon Ebar BJP
(Regional Development)
Inclusive development has always been our mantra. We have paid special focus to areas that
were le behind through initiatives like Aspirational Districts Programme, special packages for
backward regions and other schemes. Similarly, we vow to bring Asol Poribo on where No h
Bengal, Sunderbans and Jangal Mahal will be equal recipients of all the initiatives taken in the
Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar Development Reaches No h Bengal

01 We will establish a U or Bongo Development Board for the holistic development of the region.
02 We will establish an IT Park in Siliguri to provide employment oppo unities to the local youth.
03 We will establish a Central University in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resource and
Development in the region.
04 We will establish a Sainik School in Darjeeling to provide quality school education in the region.
05 We will introduce a semi high-speed Deshbandhu Chi aranjan Express in collaboration with the
Ministry of Railways to link Jalpaiguri and Kolkata to ensure quick and comfo able travel.
06 We will work in collaboration with the Central Government to recognise the 11 le -out Indian

Gorkha sub-tribes as Schedule Tribes.

07 We will work in collaboration with the Central Government towards nding a permanent political

solution to the issue of Darjeeling Hills, Siliguri, Terai and Dooars region.
08 We will collaborate with Prasad Bha i to set up a dedicated TV and radio channel in Nepali
language.
09 We will build a grand Gorkha Freedom Fighters museum in Darjeeling to commemorate the

contribution of the community.

10 We will ensure Parja Pa a rights to residents living in Tea Garden, Cinchona Garden, Forest Villages,
and DI Fund land.
11 We will increase wages for tea garden workers to ₹350 per day. These wages will be revised
periodically as per the Central Government guidelines.
12 We will ensure all the tea garden workers in the region are enrolled under all the Central
Government social security schemes.
13 We will establish Yoga and meditation centers in each block to promote spiritual tourism in the
region.
Ebar Development Reaches Jangal Mahal

01 We will establish a Jangal Mahal Development Board for the holistic development of the region.
02 We will continuously monitor and ensure that the region is free of Naxal activities.
03 We will provide skill-based training for youth to assist them to join the Indian Army.
04 We will prepare a comprehensive mobility and connectivity plan to establish expressways and
semi-high speed railways to ensure faster connectivity of the region with Kolkata.

Ebar Development Reaches Sundarbans

01 We will establish a Sundarbans Development Board for the holistic development of the region.
02 We will introduce the Sonar Sundarbans Scheme with a corpus of `100 crores to build sustainable
embankments and revamp ood control infrastructure in the region.
03 We will earmark a corpus of ₹100 crores to expedite the construction of roads, bridges and
yovers in the region.

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04 We will provide compensation to victims of human-animal con ict in the region.

05 We will allocate ₹6,500 crores over 5 years to complete development in areas devastated by
cyclones Aila, Bulbul and Amphan through:
• Fast-track development and reconstruction for all a ected pa ies
• Set up of a fund with a corpus of ₹5,000 crores for the completion of a 3500 km embankment

06 We will upgrade and augment the number of cyclone shelters in the state from the present 196
to at least 500 by 2023.

07 We will increase the Disaster Management Force to at least 1300 personnel.

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Ebar Notun Kolkata Ebar BJP
(Kolkata)
It is our vision to make Kolkata the engine of development of the state and all of Eastern India.
We will bring Asol Poribo on to Kolkata’s cityscape by building world class infrastructure,
boosting its economy, ensuring cleanliness and providing a safe environment to its residents.
We will lead Kolkata towards a new era by making it the City of Future and a ing capital of
Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar Economic Boost to Kolkata

01 We will make Kolkata India’s nancial hub in the next ve years.

02 We will work towards the revival of the Calcu a Stock Exchange to provide a boost to nancial
activities.
03 We will create a fund of ₹300 crores to set up new IT parks and to develop the existing ones.
04 We will create a fund of ₹100 crores to set up new biotechnology parks in the city.
05 We will develop Kolkata as the Tech-hub of the East by incentivising sta -ups, creating
co-working spaces and o ering low-interest loans.

Ebar Safe Kolkata

01 We will set up a Special Commi ee for a one-time re safety audit of all the existing buildings in
Kolkata and grade them accordingly.
02 We will ensure that a re safety audit is conducted regularly for every building in Kolkata.
03 We will ensure that all the buildings of Kolkata are equipped with the proper infrastructure to cater
to re emergencies.
04 We will strengthen the city's re and emergency response forces by constructing new re stations
across the city and equipping them with state-of-the-a re ghting technology.
05 We will set up CCTV cameras in every street of the city.

Ebar Robust Public Transpo

01 We will launch Amar Kolkata a uni ed transpo card for metro, local train, tram and buses and
digitise the ticketing systems for all public transpo .
02 We will upgrade and revamp the intra city bus services by:
• Launching a eet of AC low oor buses
• Increasing the current number of buses to 3000 buses
• Building world-class bus terminals with state-of-a amenities
03 We will ensure route expansion of the Kolkata Metro post a feasibility study with the Ministry of
Railways. Some of the possible new routes under deliberation are:
• Baruipur to Kavi Subhash
• Howrah Maidan to Serampore via Dankuni
• Howrah Maidan to Santragachi to Dhulagarh
• Baranagar to Kalyani via Barrackpore

Ebar Ensuring Basic amenities for Kolkata

01 We will set up a Kolkata Development Fund with a corpus of ₹22,000 crores to elevate the city to
global standards with quality roads, bridges, footpaths and other modern infrastructure.
02 We will provide free electricity only for usage of upto 200 units for domestic consumption and
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03 We will resolve parking issues by:
• Building 10 multi-storey parking spaces in heavy tra c areas for ease of parking
• Removing illegal parking spots and roadside parking
04 We will set up high-resolution tra c cameras at every tra c light.

Ebar Clean and Green Kolkata

01 We will aim to make Kolkata the best pe ormer under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 by:
• Ensuring that no household in Kolkata is without a toilet
• Doubling the existing number of public toilets in the city
• Ensuring 100% doorstep collection of segregated waste from residential and commercial units
02 We will set up a Clean Kolkata Fund with a corpus of ₹1500 crores to:
• Overhaul the existing drainage system in Kolkata
• Enable e ective solid and liquid waste management in the city
03 We will initiate the Rani Rashmoni River Development Project at a cost of ₹ 1,000 crores to:
• Develop the Hooghly rive ront into a scenic stretch with all modern amenities
• Carry out regular cleaning of the river and its tributaries
• Revive Adi Ganga river in Kalighat by banning the dumping of sewage and garbage, and
cleaning the river on mission mode to revive its past glory
04 We will clean the Dhapa land ll in a time bound manner and work towards an alternative solution for
waste disposal.
05 We will set up a fund of ₹100 crores to ensure the beauti cation and maintenance of all the public
parks.
06 We will commission local a ists and a isans to beautify the streets across the city.
07 We will paint all government buildings and metro stations with local themed murals.
08 We will install 10 smog towers and establish emission testing centers to assess old and polluting
vehicles operating within the city.
09 We will formulate a comprehensive management plan for the East Kolkata Wetlands.

Ebar Tourism Hub Kolkata

01 We will set up a fund of ₹500 crores for the preservation of heritage buildings in Kolkata and aim for
the prestigious UNESCO Heritage City tag.
02 We will launch 15 new Hop-On Hop-O buses across the city which will o er guided tours of the
city to tourists.
03 We will identify speci c routes combining sites of cultural impo ance to initiate Heritage Walks.
04 We will create one intra-city Food Circuit to promote Kolkata’s food culture.

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Ebar Poribesh Ebar BJP
(Environment)
The Central Government has upheld the ancient Indian philosophy of living in harmony with
nature by ensuring environmental consciousness in all its initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat
Abhiyan, Namami Gange Project and unprecedented investment in clean energy. We vow to
make Asol Poribo on in the state to make a sustainable Sonar Bangla.

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 Ebar Fighting Pollution

01 We will target all major sources of emissions to substantially reduce them to acceptable levels in
the state.
02 We will identify 10 districts with the worst AQI and reduce emissions and pollution by at least
25% by 2024.

Ebar Clean Ganga

01 We will expedite the completion of Namami Gange projects in Baranagar, Bally and Howrah.
02 We will deploy bioremediation technology to clean up Ganga.
03 We will develop the Ganga ghats by providing modern facilities on both sides of Nabadwip and
Mayapur.

Ebar Protecting Forest and Wildlife

01 We will increase forest cover wherein, we will :

• Formulate and implement a district-wise plan for forest development and conservation
• Preserve Mangrove areas and declare these areas Protected
02 We will plant trees along the main roads and highways in the state.
03 We will establish animal crossings along roads passing through forested areas in the state.
04 We will establish the West Bengal Forest & Environment Research and Training Institute to train
sta on forest management, research and other related activities.
05 We will establish Tiger and Elephant Conservation Cells to aid in conservation e o s across the
state.
06 We will formulate and implement the Sanctuary Management Plan in mission mode.

Ebar Robust Disaster Management

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