Swapan Dasgupta
Coverage of Swapan Dasgupta in the Nexus archive.
- West Bengal Finance Minister places CAG reports in Assembly
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta placed CAG reports in the Assembly and announced plans for a special session to discuss them.
- Calcutta High Court seeks affidavit as State says no decision yet on midday meal contract for ISKCON
The Calcutta High Court has requested an affidavit regarding the state's decision on a midday meal contract with ISKCON. The state government stated no decision has been made yet, despite a budget announcement by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on June 22. Opposition parties criticized the proposal, alleging it reflects a BJP government effort to promote vegetarianism.
- In its first Budget, West Bengal BJP government pushes for jobs, industries and welfarism
West Bengal BJP government's first Budget prioritizes job creation, industrial incentives, and social welfare. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced a job promise of one lakh positions, an industry incentive scheme, and increased salaries for ASHA workers and civic police volunteers.
- West Bengal Budget LIVE: Swapan Dasgupta to present BJP government's first full budget in the Assembly
Swapan Dasgupta is set to present the BJP government's first full budget in the West Bengal Assembly. The state's outstanding debt is over ₹7.5 lakh crore, with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of around 38%, one of the highest among major Indian states.