Meeting discussed credit availability in West Bengal across various sectors
Discussion included implementation of Central government schemes in the state
A renewed saturation drive of flagship schemes will be undertaken: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and PM SVANidhi
Objective is to cover every eligible beneficiary under these schemes
Roundtable meetings will be held in all regions of West Bengal with Public Sector Banks and leading Industry Bodies and MSME associations
Purpose of roundtables is to expand credit availability
Goal is to help West Bengal contribute to India's growth journey in industrial development, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities, and employment generation
Performance of West Bengal Gramin Bank will be reviewed with focus on strengthening financial inclusion
Review aims to expand access to formal credit in rural areas of the state
Support assured for processing eligible proposals from West Bengal under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme (SASCI)
SASCI scheme aims to strengthen capital infrastructure across the state
State Government urged to expedite implementation of reforms identified under reform-linked component of SASCI Scheme