India, June 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, participated in Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations. The State-level celebrations are being held at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, a place of historic significance associated with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The theme for this year's Paschimbanga Divas: "West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development," reflects the State's cultural richness, social cohesion and developmental aspirations.

During the programme, Prime Minister launched, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects. Spanning the sectors of railways, agriculture, rural development, fisheries and animal husbandry, these initiat...