Kolkata, Oct 18 (UNI) Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has released a handbook highlighting the achievements of the State Government over the last eight years. The handbook has been named ‘Two Zero Eleven ? Two Zero Nineteen’. The book showcases how the economy of Bengal has improved over the years. From the 2.5 fold increase in GSDP to the 11 fold rise in capital expenditure, for physical infrastructure creation, or the 3.9 times decrease in revenue deficit ? the handbook highlights Bengal’s performance in every sphere.
It may be mentioned, in the last eight years, the planned expenditure of Bengal has increased six-fold, the agriculture budget has increased by nine times, social sector spending has increased by four times, school education budget by nine times, higher education budget by six times. Since assuming office in 2011, Ms Banerjee has been working tirelessly to put Bengal on the course of development.
The data presented in this handbook is a testimony to the fact that the State is on the fast-track of development now, according to party statement here today.
