Ahead of Assembly polls in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday (March 13, 2026) announced the formation of cultural and development boards for five marginalised communities in the State.
In a social media post, the Chief Minister said that her government intends to constitute five new Cultural and Development Boards for the Munda (ST), Kora (ST), Dom (SC), Kumbhakar (OBC) and Sadgope (OBC) communities.
“These communities are integral to the vibrant fabric of Bengal. My heartiest congratulations to all of them. These boards will protect their unique languages and traditions while ensuring better education, healthcare, and jobs. They will safeguard customary rights and bring further socio-economic growth,” Ms. Banerjee said.
The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu, while pointing out at a breach of protocol at an event attended by her in Darjeeling district, had stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled Tribes.
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