Fulbari, 03rd July: CM Suvendu Adhikari chaired a high-level administrative meeting at Uttar Kanya where several important decisions were taken on flood preparedness, infrastructure development, and road safety in North Bengal.
State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh briefed the media after the meeting, outlining the key outcomes and policy decisions.
Discussions focused on monsoon preparedness, flood control strategies, strengthening district-level administrative services, and improving infrastructure across North Bengal districts. A decision was taken to establish a regional office of the North Bengal Development Department at Gazole in Malda to coordinate development work across Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Dakshin Dinajpur.
Road safety was also a major focus, particularly in the aftermath of the Maynaguri bus accident. Measures include enhanced speed monitoring systems in NBSTC buses, improved surveillance mechanisms, removal of barricades on National Highways after night-time accidents, and CCTV installation in BLRO offices.
District administrations have been instructed to strengthen early warning systems for floods and ensure faster rescue and relief operations. Financial assistance was also extended to families of the Maynaguri accident victims, with assurances of continued government support.