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New Bengal Chief Secretary Warns Against Laxity in Central Schemes

New West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal has warned against any lackadaisical approach in implementing centrally-sponsored schemes. He directed departmental secretaries to expedite stalled or slow-moving projects and maintain transparency. Agarwal also asked for preliminary reports on implementing welfare projects from the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' election manifesto. The meeting stressed the need for better coordination among state government departments to speed up development work.

Key Points: Bengal Chief Secretary Tells Officials: No Laxity in Central Schemes

  • New Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal warns against laxity in central schemes
  • Directs secretaries to speed up stalled or slow projects
  • Orders reports on implementing BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' welfare projects
  • Emphasizes transparency and coordination between departments
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No lackadaisical approach in central schemes implementation in Bengal will be tolerated: Chief Secy

New West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal directs departmental secretaries to speed up central scheme implementation and ensure transparency.

"The new Chief Secretary gave a clear direction in the meeting that whatever steps are required from the administrative level to implement these central projects, should be done quickly without wasting any time. - State Secretariat insider"

Kolkata, May 12

A day after being appointed as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, on Tuesday held a meeting with the other departmental secretaries and there he gave a clear message of not tolerating any lackadaisical approach in implementation of the centrally-sponsored scheme in the state.

An insider aware of the proceedings of the said meeting said that Agarwal, whose role as the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in the recently concluded state Assembly election was highly commendable, also directed the departmental secretaries to bring pace in the implementation of the centrally-sponsored schemes which were either stuck in the midway or were being implemented at extremely slow pace.

"The new Chief Secretary gave a clear direction in the meeting that whatever steps are required from the administrative level to implement these central projects, should be done quickly without wasting any time," a State Secretariat insider aware of the developments at the meeting said.

The State Secretariat official added that the new Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal had also directed the other departmental secretaries to immediately submit preliminary reports on how the different welfare projects announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government in the party's 'Sankalp Patra' (election manifesto) could be implemented within the shortest possible period.

The new Chief Secretary also reportedly cautioned his fellow bureaucrats in maintaining absolute transparency in implementation of these welfare projects and schemes.

During his first meeting as the Chief Secretary with the other departmental secretaries, Agarwal had also directed that the age-old procedures of the state government employees sitting on the files related to development and welfare projects should be weeded out completely in the new administrative procedure.

"That's is precisely why the new Chief Secretary, in the meeting on Tuesday, stressed on the importance of larger coordination between the functioning of the different state government departments," the State Secretariat officials said.

Meanwhile, the new state government under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had decided to transfer Agarwal's predecessor Dushyant Nariala as the state's Resident Commissioner to New Delhi.

Bureaucratic circles feel that this is a strategic move to depute Nariala, with long experience in central deputation, as Resident Commissioner to New Delhi, in order to maintain a smooth coordination between the state and the Union governments.

- IANS

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Priya S
Let's see if the bureaucratic machinery actually moves now. In my experience, chair-pulling and sitting on files is an art form in many state departments. Agarwal sahib's strong track record as CEO gives hope though. 👏
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Sarah B
I work in a district office in Bengal and honestly, the slow pace is frustrating. People are waiting for basic benefits. The new team must ensure schemes reach the ground, not just stay in reports. Accountability now.
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Vikram M
Good move sending Nariala to Delhi as Resident Commissioner – that's smart diplomacy. But the real test is whether the new CS can actually bulldoze through the 'sarkari babu' culture. Time will tell. 🕰️
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Kavya N
Let's hope this is not just political theater ahead of the next elections. We've seen many promises to speed up schemes before. The common person just wants their fair share – jobs, roads, healthcare. Don't disappoint us.
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Nikhil C
The real challenge? Bureaucrats have to say no to politicians interfering in transfers and tenders. If Agarwal can keep them at bay, schemes will fly. Otherwise it's just another reshuffle.
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Amelia J
One meeting doesn't change decades of institutional inertia. But I admire the intent – 'no

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