West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her intent to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi between December 18-20 to address pending funds from various centrally-sponsored schemes for the state government. Banerjee, speaking at Bagdogra Airport in Darjeeling district, mentioned her plans to attend an opposition bloc meeting on December 18 in the capital.
She highlighted her stay in Delhi until December 20 and revealed her written request for a meeting with the Prime Minister during this period. Emphasizing the halt in central fund allocation to West Bengal across multiple schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY, NHM, and PMGSY, Banerjee underscored the state's continued efforts to sustain these programs despite the lack of funds.
Expressing concern over the denial of rightful dues to Bengal while other states receive them, Banerjee aimed to discuss these critical matters with the Prime Minister during the proposed meeting. She pointedly sought clarification on why the state is being deprived of its legitimate entitlements under these schemes.
Key Points:
1. Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal's Chief Minister, plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi between December 18-20 to address pending funds for the state.
2. She mentioned this during her interaction with the media at Bagdogra Airport, expressing her intention to attend the I.N.D.I.A opposition bloc meeting on December 18.
3. Banerjee intends to remain in the national capital until December 20, having formally requested a meeting with the Prime Minister within that timeframe.
4. She highlighted the cessation of funds from the Union government for various centrally-sponsored schemes in West Bengal, emphasizing that the state continues implementing these schemes despite the funding halt.
5. Notably, schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY, NHM, and PMGSY have faced discontinuation of central funds, which Banerjee considers as the state's rightful entitlement.
6. She questioned the disparity in fund allocation, expressing concern over why West Bengal is excluded from receiving funds when other states continue to do so.
7. Banerjee aims to discuss these issues and seek resolutions by securing an audience with the Prime Minister.
8. The state government faces challenges in sustaining these schemes without the expected support from the central government.
9. Banerjee's efforts to secure the Prime Minister's time reflect the urgency and importance she places on resolving the fund-related issues for West Bengal.
10. Should the meeting not materialize, the state government may contemplate alternative steps to address the funding gaps.
(With Agency Inputs)
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