Overview

• Mamata Banerjee disbursed the second tranche of the Banglar Bari housing scheme to 12 lakh rural beneficiaries, fulfilling a key welfare commitment.
• She inaugurated ₹700 crore worth of infrastructure projects in North Bengal, emphasizing the need to complete pending works before the monsoon.
• The Chief Minister directed officials to intensify border security along Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh to prevent infiltration and protect local communities.
• Banerjee raised concerns about the impact of duty-free Nepalese tea on the Darjeeling tea industry, urging the Centre to address unfair trade practices.
• She called for joint flood management mechanisms with Bhutan and enhanced disaster preparedness to mitigate monsoon-related risks in the region.