Department of North Bengal Development
Uttar Kanya, administrative headquarters of North Bengal | |
| Department overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of West Bengal |
| Headquarters | Uttar Kanya, Siliguri |
| Minister responsible |
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| Deputy Minister responsible | |
| Department executives | |
| Website | Official Website |
Department of North Bengal Development, popularly known as the NBDD, is a West Bengal government department. It is an interior ministry mainly responsible for the administration of the North Bengal's seven districts in West Bengal.[1]
Ministerial team
The ministerial team at the NBDD is headed by the Cabinet Minister for North Bengal Development, who may be supported by Ministers of State. Civil servants are assigned to them to manage the ministers' office and ministry. Uttar Kanya is the head quarter of the North Bengal Development department.[2]
The current head of the ministry is Udayan Guha while Sabina Yeasmin as Minister of State.
List of ministers
- Goutam Deb (2011-2016)
- Rabindra Nath Ghosh (2016-2021)
- Mamata Banerjee (2021-August 2022)
- Udayan Guha (August 2022 - Incumbent)
References
- ^ "Egiye Bangal Department of North Bengal Development". www.wb.gov.in. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "WB CM to focus on culture during her 4-day North Bengal visit". Retrieved 2026-02-09.