News Update : Centre loosens purse strings for Bengal after Suvendu Adhikari's first Delhi visit as CM - ROHIT KHANNA

Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Delhi visit, the Centre has approved Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources ministry schemes. Prime Minister Modi pledged support for central projects and economic development, aiming to boost welfare initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and rural employment. Discussions also covered border security with Home Minister Amit Shah. Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Delhi visit, the Centre has approved Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources ministry schemes. Prime Minister Modi pledged support for central projects and economic development, aiming to boost welfare initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and rural employment. Discussions also covered border security with Home Minister Amit Shah. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-turns-on-west-bengal-funds-tap-after-suvendu-adhikaris-delhi-visit/articleshow/131271948.cms Date: 2026-05-23T04:13:12.000Z