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What projects is my government investing in Kolkata?
Every tracked government-money announcement directed at Kolkata — themes, programs, levels of government, and the largest verifiable amounts.
Summary
Public money is leaning toward connectivity and welfare. Transport accounts for 72 announcements and social welfare 89, while the largest named projects focus on port berths, airport plans, food processing and tea-industry support.
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Themes
Social Welfare
89
Transport
72
Agriculture
55
Economy Industry
54
47Education
31Rural Development
27Health
22Culture Heritage
18Environment
18Urban Housing
17Defense Security
16Energy
15Water
8Religion
1Governance
Other
110
Money trail — largest place-directed
Date
Theme
Level
Amount
What
2024-03
Transport
National
809.18 Crore
India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways sanctioned a PPP-based project to mechanize Berths 7 and 8 at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata with an…
2024-03
Transport
National
800-plus Crore
The Indian government approved PPP projects for re-construction and mechanisation of two container berths at the Netaji Subhash Dock of Kolkata Dock System
2023-09
Agriculture
National
Rs 800 crore
The Indian government approved Rs 800 crore under the PMFME scheme for millet-based food processing units, with an additional Rs 1,000 crore outlay
2022-12
Rural Development
State / Province
Rs 714 crore
The Kolkata state government released Rs 714 crore in rural infrastructure development funds for panchayat and rural development projects ahead of
2022-02
Transport
State / Province
Rs 700 crore
Civil Aviation Minister Scindia stated that the Centre has extensive infrastructure plans for a new Kolkata airport but has not yet provided land
2024-10
Agriculture
National
Rupees 664.09 crore
India's commerce ministry approved a Rs 664.09 crore scheme for tea industry development and promotion during the 15th Finance Commission cycle from FY2023-24…
2023-08
Transport
State / Province
Rs 650 crore
The state government of India cleared a proposal to establish a high-level technical committee to examine the structural condition of the Chingrighata flyover…
2023-03
Agriculture
State / Province
Rs 650 crore
The West Bengal government is considering compensation for potato farmers if prices fall below Rs 6.50 per kg, with an additional Rs 650 crore already paid in…
2022-08
Agriculture
State / Province
Rs 600 crore
The West Bengal cabinet approved setting up 18 industrial units and five new industrial parks with an investment of Rs 600 crore and granting an additional…
2021-11
Transport
National
Rs 60,000 to Rs 1 la
A government grant of Rs 60,000–1 lakh is being proposed to facilitate a smoother conversion from diesel to CNG-compliant diesel engines.
Most recent announcements
Date
Theme
Level
Amount
What
2026-06
Other
State / Province
Rupees 3,000 per mon
The West Bengal government launched the Annapurna Yojana providing Rs 3,000 monthly aid to approximately 28.25 lakh verified women through a coordinated effort
2026-06
Social Welfare
State / Province
$0
The West Bengal government transferred Annapurna Yojana funds to over 28.25 lakh beneficiaries across the state
2026-06
Economy Industry
Local
Rs 4,000 crore
The Government of West Bengal secured over Rs 4,000 crore in development financing from the Asian Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea to modernize…
2026-06
Social Welfare
State / Province
3,000
The West Bengal state government launched the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana to provide monthly financial assistance of 3,000 to women starting June 2026.
2026-06
Health
State / Province
2,103 Crore
The Centre sanctioned 2,103 crore for the National Health Mission in West Bengal to improve healthcare delivery.
2026-05
Health
State / Province
2,103 Crore
The Centre sanctioned 2,103 crore for the National Health Mission in West Bengal to improve healthcare delivery.
2026-05
Health
State / Province
Rupees 2,103 crore
The Indian Centre sanctioned Rs 2,103 crore for the National Health Mission in West Bengal to provide health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh to eligible…
2026-05
Health
State / Province
Rupees 2,103 crore
The Centre sanctioned Rs 2,103 crore for the National Health Mission in West Bengal to improve healthcare delivery.
2026-05
Other
State / Province
Rs 1,000 crore
Bengal govt began implementing a Rs 1,000 crore central development package for tea garden workers in the Hills and will release approximately Rs 300 crore…
2026-05
Other
State / Province
$0
The Karnataka state government announced that nearly 30 lakh Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries will be ineligible for the new Annapurna Yojana, converting the…
Deeper civic analysis
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Problems vs money in Kolkata
Each theme's share of civic REPORTS vs its share of funding ANNOUNCEMENTS — the gap is where reported harm and public money diverge
Crime, Police & Security
problem 29.2% · money 3.6%
Public Health
problem 4.2% · money 4.1%
Urban & Infrastructure
problem 3.2% · money 7.7%
Environment, River & Water
problem 1.1% · money 5.8%
Education & Skills
problem 0.3% · money 6.6%
Roads & Transport
problem 5.7% · money 14.9%
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Public money in Kolkata — by theme
1,258 funding announcements naming Kolkata
Other
198
announcements
Transport
187
announcements
Economy & Industry
163
announcements
Social Welfare
141
announcements
Agriculture
104
announcements
Education
83
announcements
Energy
61
announcements
Health
51
announcements
Rural Development
49
announcements
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How the money moves in Kolkata
Other
315
type
Budget Allocation
294
type
Subsidy
148
type
Grant
116
type
Contract
114
type
Loan
84
type
Disbursement
77
type
Waiver
55
type
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Who funds Kolkata — level of government
State Province
593
announcements
National
531
announcements
Local
133
announcements
Supranational
1
announcements
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Largest money directed to Kolkata
Announcements whose location or recipient is this place · headline USD estimate (often scheme-wide) · year in name
Bandhu Prakalpa · 2020
$300M
Energy · 2020
$298M
Transport · 2021
$297M
Social Welfare · 2023
$288M
Water · 2017
$282M
Enhancing School Education in West Bengal · 2026
$282M
Rural Development · 2017
$276M
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Funding announcements naming Kolkata over time
amounts are announcement headlines — shown, never summed