Bengal CM announces development projects for North Bengal, Rs 5,000 aid for closed tea garden workers

Siliguri, Nov 3 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced a series of welfare measures for workers of closed tea gardens and several development projects for North Bengal, including healthcare, connectivity, sports and tourism infrastructure, during a series of meetings at Uttarkanya, the state secretariat for the region. The meetings also covered the development requirements of the Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars and the aspirations of different communities. The Chief Minister began his engagements with a meeting with representatives of workers from 21 closed tea gardens, announcing financial assistance of Rs 5,000 for each eligible worker and…