West Bengal Chief Minister Unveils Welfare Initiatives for Tribal Communities in Jhargram

Jhargram, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant welfare measures for tribal communities during his visit to Jhargram on November 15. Speaking at a government event in Shilda, held to commemorate the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, Adhikari pledged to provide permanent housing and employment opportunities to every resident in the district.

Adhikari emphasized the need to eliminate thatched roofs, stating, “I still see many tin and tile houses from the sky. We will no longer construct mud houses in Jhargram. I have fulfilled my promise. You will receive employment according to your qualifications. This is also my responsibility.”

He criticized the previous Trinamool Congress government and its leader, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing them of neglecting the tribal community and implementing only symbolic policies during her visits to North Bengal.

The Chief Minister also pointed out political discrepancies, noting that the opposition voted against President Droupadi Murmu in the presidential election, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointing her to the highest office in the country. He highlighted that his current cabinet includes the highest number of tribal legislators.

Addressing issues of administrative irregularities, Adhikari mentioned that the previous government had issued fraudulent Scheduled Tribe certificates. His administration has already identified and canceled 73 such certificates before taking office and will ensure that no further fraudulent certificates are issued.

In relation to land ownership and resource development, the Chief Minister distributed land lease ownership documents to 770 tribal members. He added that the state government is recognizing 8,000 fishermen across West Bengal and is working to provide drinking water through taps to every household in Jhargram.

During the visit, Adhikari laid the foundation for 137 development projects across the district and inaugurated 51 completed projects.