Kolkata, August 18: West Bengal‘s Health Minister, Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee, has highlighted adolescent pregnancy as a significant concern in the state. This statement comes as the BJP-led government in West Bengal marks its first 100 days in power. The state administration is preparing to present its achievements during this period to the public.
Dr. Mukherjee noted that West Bengal ranks high in adolescent pregnancies, calling it a serious issue that requires urgent attention. “We are making every possible effort to address this problem,” he stated.
He identified Murshidabad as one of the key areas affected, mentioning that in some regions, the issue is confined to specific communities. “It cannot be resolved in a day, but we are committed to tackling it,” he added, emphasizing the importance of the child protection policy in this endeavor.
To combat this issue, the government is dispatching local community doctors to engage with residents directly. This initiative is part of a door-to-door campaign aimed at eradicating the problem at its roots.
In related news, sources from the Nabanna state secretariat revealed that the West Bengal government, under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, is nearing the completion of a process to allocate land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for erecting barbed wire fences along the unfenced borders with neighboring Bangladesh.
According to data from the state’s land and land revenue department, over 767 acres of land have already been transferred to the BSF across nine border districts. Additionally, the state cabinet has approved the transfer of approximately 362 acres, bringing the total land allocated to the BSF to over 1,100 acres.
Moreover, over 44 acres of land have been allocated to the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for border security in the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar, while 110 acres have been designated for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) battalion headquarters in Darjeeling.
The state secretariat also indicated that a key focus will be the swift allocation of land for various infrastructure projects, including the Sevoke-Rangpo broad gauge rail project, a 100-bed ESI hospital in West Medinipur, and government warehouses and power substations.
Another significant goal for the first 100 days is the reopening of 16 closed jute mills in the state. Following this, details regarding the foundations laid for various projects, investment amounts, and the estimated employment generated will be shared.
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