Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said his government has prepared a comprehensive roadmap for the development of the state's northern region and assured people in the hills that the benefits of all Central schemes would reach them smoothly.
Addressing a public meeting in Kurseong during his first visit to the Darjeeling hills after assuming office as chief minister, he said the region would be a key focus of his government's development agenda.
"A comprehensive roadmap for the development of North Bengal has already been prepared," Adhikari said at the programme, where he was accorded a grand welcome.
The chief minister also stressed that his administration would ensure the effective implementation of Central schemes in the hill areas.
"All welfare and development schemes of the Centre will reach the people of the hills," Adhikari said.
Taking a swipe at the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime, he said, "The former chief minister used to visit the hills as a tourist. I am here to work."
Adhikari further asserted that transparency would be maintained in government appointments and recruitment. "There will be no corruption in recruitment anymore," he told the gathering.
The Bengal CM said his government was committed to inclusive development and would work to strengthen infrastructure, employment opportunities and public services across north Bengal.
