West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat, Implements Key Policy Changes
The new BJP government also approved Ayushman Bharat and other central welfare schemes and raised the job application age limit by 5 years.
- On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced his administration's first cabinet meeting approved transferring land to the Border Security Force for border fencing within 45 days.
- The BJP-led government, which ended the 15-year rule of the Mamata Banerjee-led party on May 4, alleged the previous administration intentionally stalled land transfers to protect illegal infiltrators.
- Adhikari confirmed the state will align with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, implement the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, and increase the upper age limit for government job applications by five years.
- During the meeting, the cabinet paid tribute to 321 BJP workers killed in political violence and approved implementation of the June 2025 Census circular ignored for 11 months by the previous government.
- Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principle of 'Fear Out, Trust In,' Adhikari stated the administration is committed to 'susashan' and 'suraksha' , with the next cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday next week.
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From Border Fencing to Rolling out Ayushman Bharat Scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Six Key Decisions
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 9, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first Cabinet meeting on Monday and approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing the India-Bangladesh border and approved the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in the state. India News | From Border Fencing to Rolling out Ayushman Bharat Scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikar…
The Suvendu government's first cabinet meeting focused on fulfilling election promises. The Ayushman Bharat scheme has now been implemented in Bengal. The Mamata Banerjee government had long withheld this central scheme. Chief Minister Suvendu also rejected several appointments made by the Mamata Banerjee government. However, he also stated that this government will not be driven by ego.
Bengal CM approves BSF land for India-Bangladesh border fencing
In the run-up to the West Bengal state assembly election, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) repeatedly said that it is a civilisation battle for the party, particularly in the wake of the ongoing deliberate demographic shift. Just two days after being sworn in as West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting and approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for completing fencing along the India-…
West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat, Implements Key Policy Changes
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced key administrative measures, including the state's participation in the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, land transfer for BSF border fencing, and implementation of the BNS criminal law. These measures mark significant shifts from the previous regime and fulfill pre-election promises.
CM Suvendu clears BSF fencing and Census rollout in Bengal after first cabinet meeting
Just two days after taking oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first Cabinet meeting and announced a series of major policy decisions. The BJP government said the changes mark a shift toward governance based on constitutional principles rather than party interests. #WestBengal #SuvenduAdhikari #BJPGovernment
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