Siliguri: The West Bengal government has released Rs 7200 crore as part of the second instalment of the Bangla Bari (Gramin) scheme to 12 lakh beneficiaries.
This was done by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a public service distribution program near Uttarkanya in Siliguri.
As of now, the state has spent Rs 14,400 crore to provide houses to 12 lakh families.
Another 16 lakh families will receive their first instalment in December 2025, followed by the second instalment in May 2026.
An additional amount of Rs 158 crore was disbursed to over one lakh potato farmers who suffered losses due to adverse weather conditions.
The government has provided more than Rs 3720 crore to farmers under the state’s crop insurance scheme.
In addition, 10 mobile outlets of Sufal Bangla were also launched in Siliguri. The outlets will move around different locations, selling vegetables and other products.