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NATION | Developmental Boost for West Bengal

A New Momentum for

West Bengal’s Progress

The Central Government has consistently
worked to ensure “Sabka Saath, Sabka
Vikas”. Efforts are being made to provide
modern connectivity even to those parts
of the country that have long remained
deprived. In this context, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi visited West Bengal on
December 20 and laid the foundation
stone and inaugurated two National
Highway projects worth approximately
3,200 crore rupees. These projects will
boost economic activity and promote
tourism in the state…

adia in West Bengal is the land where
the vibrant embodiment of love, com-
Npassion, and devotion, Shri Chaitanya
Prabhu, manifested himself. From this very
land of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurat-
ed two major highway projects in Ranaghat,
Nadia district, to give a new impetus to West
Bengal’s progress. The new projects will further
improve connectivity between this region and
Kolkata and Siliguri. Modern infrastructure
plays a crucial role in achieving the vision
of a developed India. This is why the central
government is investing heavily in modern
infrastructure in West Bengal. During the
programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
said that the four-lane road from Barajguri to
Krishnanagar will greatly benefit the people of
North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Krishnanagar, and
other areas. This has reduced the travel time
between Kolkata and Siliguri by about two
hours. Work has also begun on the four-lane
road from Barasat to Barajguri. Both these
projects will expand economic activities and
tourism throughout the entire region.
Scan the QR code to read the
Prime Minister’s article. There is no shortage of money, intentions,
or plans for the development of West Bengal.

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