West Bengal Government Administrative Calender, 2015
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GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR as2015 as as as A brief update on the achievements of the Government Administrative Calendar-2014 listed out various development activities based on targets of different departments of the Government of West Bengal. Those were carefully monitored throughout the implementation period. Substantial progress was achieved. An update of the main achievements is given below: z Tough, purposeful policing and a whole-hearted pro-people development thrust ensured that Jangal Mahal continued to be peaceful. There were no LWE-related incidents and deaths. z The situation in Darjeeling improved substantially. The repeated visits of Hon’ble CM set the tone for a renewed thrust on development. z Government order was issued regarding introduction of self-assessment & self-declaration in lieu of attestations and affidavits – services can now be availed with self-attestation/ self-declaration. z An IAS coaching centre was commissioned at the Administrative Training Institute, West Bengal . z In 2013-14, West Bengal could reach an all-time high in implementation of MGNREGA by generating 23.15 crores person-days. The State received the SKOCH Award for outstanding initiatives in convergence in MGNREGA. z Under PMGSY, 6804 KM of roads were constructed during 3 years and 9 months i.e. 2011-12 to 2014- 15 (till December, 2014), out of which 1738 km road could be constructed during 2014 itself. As many as 1356 habitations could be connected during 2013-14 – a fact that gave us recognition as the best in the country. z Food grains production has been all time high during 2014. West Bengal has bagged the Krishikarman Award of the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government Of India for three years in a row. The Award brings to the State a cash reward of Rs.2.0 crores , a Citation and a trophy. More than Rs. 2500 crores of crop loan will be disbursed during 2014 aganist a target of Rs. 2339 crores. z Total 162 Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes were commissioned against the target of 147. z 2,578 rig bored tubewells were sunk in the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur, Birbhum, Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri against the total target of 1,993. z 794 schools were provided with drinking water supply against the target of 185. z 1,089 anganwadis were provided with drinking water supply against the target of 400. z The State’s Grossas Enrolment Ratio (GER) rose from 12.8 in 2010 to 17.5. z The commencement of reservation for OBC students in higher education institutions was a huge success. In 2014-15, the Higher Education Department succeeded in creating 73,309 additional seats at the UG and PG levels. A total of 59,612 OBC students were admitted in the academic session in 2014-15, accounting for 10.6% of the total admissions at the UG and PG levels. z An additional 65 I.T.Is and 10 Polytechnics were operationalized. z A massive scheme for upgradation of skill of 5,00,000 people across various Departments was taken up. z 1000 Advanced Vocational Training Centres were set up as a part of holistic revamp of the class VIII + certificate interventions to bring them on par with the National Level Certifications. z Against a target of 66495 for the Nijo Bhumi Nijo Griho Scheme , achievement was 92655. z The New Town Campus of Aliah University equipped with all the modern facilities was put into operation on 11.11.14. z About 25 lakh beneficiaries from minority communities were covered under loan & scholarship schemes. z The Uttarkanya (Branch Secretariat) was inaugurated on 20-01-2014. z targets were exceeded in most of the welfare scheme coverage for Handloom, handicraft and Khadi sectors z New set up primary schools and upper primary schools exceeded the calendar target. z Construction work of 20 Multi/Super Speciality Hospitals under Special BRGF started, finalising the turn- key contracts with large construction companies and the works progressed within the prescribed time lines. z 280 SNCU, 19 CCU/HDU, 94 Fair price medicine Shops 15 Dialysis Services, 9 CT Scan, 4MRI Units and 3 Digital X-Rays were made functional as per the scheduled plan extending benefits to the general public. The State Policy for free health care of diagnostic and drug services to the patients from all government Hospitals was successfully implemented in 2014. z Number of beneficiaries of the Kanyashree scheme crossed 20 Lakhs. In addition, the following achievements during 2014 are also worth mentioning : Re-excavation and renovation of Karatowa – Talma Canal System in Jalpaiguri, Kaliaghai river in Purba & Paschim Medinipur and Beliaghata Canal in Kolkata have been completed. Universalization of electric connection to households was launched for the remaining 7 districts and unconnected areas in Sundarban & Municipal areas . The segregation of electric feeders for agriculture has been taken up. Operationalisation of residential football academy was done at Kharda. Sports Hostel was constructed at Khatra, Kharidungai and Bankura.Major upgradation of Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan was done in view of Under 17 World Cup of 2017. Sports Academy was opened at Jhargram.and Purulia. Jalpaiguri Sports Complex (Phase-I) was inaugurated by Hon’ble CM on 03-12-2014. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation started publication of its periodical reports on its website and made these available on CDs for benefit of both general public and academic researchers. Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) comprising Computerised Treasury System (CTS) and integration of Budget management with treasury operations was introduced. Workflow-based File and Letter Tracking System (WFTS) and IMPACT (Computerisation of Commercial Taxes Directorate) were implemented. Both these initiatives have baggedas CSI-Nihilent e-Governance Awards 2013-14. Recruitment of 1500 Excise constables and officers was made to strengthen preventive activities. Production at State Dairy, Burdwan was started by Mother Dairy Calcutta after a long gap of 10 years with an expenditure of Rs.5.74 crores. SMS & Web based Reporting System of ARD activities from Grass Root level was launched with an expenditure of Rs.0.76 crores only. Inauguration of Faculty of Rural Management Studies (FRMS) at Haringhata was made by West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences at an estimated cost of Rs.9.80 crores. Establishment of New Bull Mother Farm at Kalyani, Nadia was made by ARD Department with 400 Mother with calf at an estimated cost of Rs.6.73 crores. Inauguration of an Embryo Transfer Laboratory at Salboni, Paschim Medinipur was made at an estimated cost of Rs.1.73 crores. For the first time in India, West Bengal Distributed nutritionally balanced floating feed (5790 ton) along with fish fingerlings free of cost to 12,000 fish farmers. It is expected that for this initiative annual production of fish will increase and thus meet up the expected production target of 17.95 lakh MT during 2015-16 leaving no deficit in demand and supply. For attracting investment in Fisheries Sector, Fisheries Department had adopted the West Bengal Fisheries Policy – 2015 which includes various fiscal incentives to private sector willing to invest in different areas of fisheries. Investment proposals worth Rs.987 Crores have already been received. MOUs will be signed during BGBS, 6-8 January, 2015. There were major achievements related to setting-up of Post-Harvest Management Centre at Ramkrishna Mission, Narendrapur and construction of 242 Poly / Shed net houses for cultivation of high quality vegetables round the year. Evaluation of nearly six lakh learners under the Sakhshar Bharat Programme was conducted. Two State aided universities (Bankura and Diamond Harbour) started classes just as seven new Government colleges became functional (Singur, Gaighata, New Town, Salboni, Jhargram, Nayagram and Lalgarh). The State’s first Hindi medium college commenced operations at Banarhat, Jalpaiguri. Plantation was done in 10,995 ha of land by the Forest Department. Construction of 500 units of earthen dams, 25 units of boulder packed dams and 25 units of rainwater harvesting structures were other special achievements. A scheme for running around 100 ITIs in PPP mode through collaboration with NSDC was finalized. Against Revenue Collection Target of 335.00 crores of L&LR Deptt, Achievement was Rs.518.57 crores. Against Modern Record Room Target of 186 , 150 completed.. Against the target of construction of 346 BL & LRO Office Buildings, 183 Nos have already been done. 139 are under construction. Collocation of Records has been Completed in respect of 6 districts viz Nadia, Murshidabad, Hooghly, Birbhum, Bankura & Coochbehar. Cabinet has approved the New Township Policy. This policy will ensure large amounts of investments in creation of Private Townships in a planned manner. It will provide houses for the Economically Weaker Section of the society. It will create jobs in the earmarked areas of the market. Already 8 (eight) such applications have been received and 3 (three) others are in the pipeline. Land use restrictions have been relaxed in Sector – V in Salt Lake . Planned Urbanization – LUDCP is being made and updated in various development authorities including Newtown Rajarhat, Haldia, SSDA, Gangasagar, Bakkhali etc. This will result in sustainable urbanization and land utilization. Numerous projects of various sectors have been implemented viz (a) Parama Park Circus Flyover (ongoing), (b) BRTS (ongoing), (c) Kamalgazi Flyover (ongoing), (d) 100 MGD Water Supply to Newtown / Salt Lake (ongoing), (e) Uluberia Water Supply Project (completed), (f) Nazrul Tirtha (Completed), (g) Mothers Wax Museum (Completed), (h) Digha Welcome Gate (Completed). Jungle Mahal packages announced by Hon’ble Chief Minister consisting of Nine Schemes of total cost of Rs.1.86 crores have been completed in all respect in April, 2014. Construction of Black-top road in Ayodhya Hills in Purulia District has alreadyas been completed this year.