India, May 26 -- Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology (S&T), Dr Jitendra Singh held a detailed meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. After the talks, it has been decided to implement all major central schemes related to science, research, innovation and startups in West Bengal with immediate effect.

Two important decisions of regional importance were also taken in the meeting- To initiate a dedicated study on arsenic poisoning in the affected districts of West Bengal through CSIR institutes; and collaborative clinical and drug trial research on cancer and antimicrobial therapies involving premier scientific institutions, government medical colleges, cancer hospitals and AIIMS me...