Shivraj Chouhan reviews West Bengal projects with CM Suvendu Adhikari
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a review meeting in Kolkata with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 14 July 2026, covering 19 infrastructure projects worth over ₹82,000 crore and an ₹8,508 crore rural development package.
Summary
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level review meeting in Kolkata on 14 July 2026 with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and State Ministers. The meeting reviewed 19 major infrastructure projects worth over ₹82,000 crore in roads and highways, railways, metro, petroleum and natural gas, coal and labour. Chouhan said the Centre has approved over ₹8,508 crore for West Bengal for rural development, and with the State's share, more than ₹12,064 crore will flow through Panchayats up to 31 March. One lakh rural houses and ₹295 crore for women's self-help groups were approved, and a Malda Clean Plant Facility and seed hub were among the agriculture plans.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 14 July 2026, Kolkata
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Infrastructure
- 19 projects, over ₹82,000 crore
- Rural development
- ₹8,508 crore from Centre; ₹12,064 crore+ with State share via Panchayats
- Housing
- 1 lakh rural houses approved
- Women SHGs
- ₹295 crore
- Agriculture
- Malda Clean Plant Facility; seed hub
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who was the West Bengal Chief Minister at the review meeting chaired by Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Kolkata on 14 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Suvendu Adhikari
The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, members of the State Cabinet and officials.
How much did the Centre approve for rural development in West Bengal, as announced at the 14 July 2026 Kolkata review?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8,508 crore
Over ₹8,508 crore was approved by the Centre; with the State share, more than ₹12,064 crore will flow through Panchayats.