Kolkata CM pledges ongoing support for farmers' welfare

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Kolkata's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee marked Nandigram Martyrs' Day by emphasizing her government's commitment to farmers. The day, now recognized as Farmers' Day, honors those killed in the 2007 Nandigram protests. Banerjee highlighted various initiatives, including the Bangla Shasya Bima scheme and the Krishak Bandhu program, which offers financial support and crop insurance. She reiterated her administration's ongoing efforts to assist farmers. The CM expressed gratitude for farmers' hard work and pledged continued support for their welfare. She mentioned the establishment of farmer markets and the provision of agricultural machinery as part of her government's initiatives.


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