A MONTHLY E-NEWS letter by

BARASAT MUNICIPALITY

Month of February

The VISION statement BarasatMunicipality

About the AMRUT city:

Barasat is a city in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal India and is the district head quarter of the districtNorth 24 Parganas. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. The town isan important railway and roadway junction. Barasat is also the name of a sub-division centering the city.

As an urban setup in the vicinity of the Kolkata, the town is within the area of Greater Kolkata. Several significantroads like National Highway 34 (Krishnanagar Road leading towards North Bengal), Jessore Road (road leading toJessore in Bangladesh via Bongaon); road leading to Basirhat etc. cross through the town.

Publication of e-newsletter will bringawareness among citizens about variousworks done and being taken up by Barasatmunicipality. The newsletter will act like acommon platform for citizen andMunicipality . With this effort we will becloser to the citizens by focusing ondevelopment activities . I congratulate thewhole team for this noble concept andalso wish continuity of publication of thisnewsletter.

VISION statement

Barasat municipality envisioned for sustainabledevelopment in an inclusive manner and create enablingenvironment for achieving SLBs through process ofincrementalism for improving quality of life of urban-poor & disadvantaged. Also committed for promotinglivelihoods for vulnerable sections by utilizing availableresources efficiently, in an eco-friendly manner whileconserving prestigious heritage.

A MONTHLY E-NEWS letter by

BARASAT MUNICIPALITY

Month of February

The VISION statement BarasatMunicipality

About the AMRUT city:

Barasat is a city in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal India and is the district head quarter of the districtNorth 24 Parganas. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. The town isan important railway and roadway junction. Barasat is also the name of a sub-division centering the city.

As an urban setup in the vicinity of the Kolkata, the town is within the area of Greater Kolkata. Several significantroads like National Highway 34 (Krishnanagar Road leading towards North Bengal), Jessore Road (road leading toJessore in Bangladesh via Bongaon); road leading to Basirhat etc. cross through the town.

Publication of e-newsletter will bringawareness among citizens about variousworks done and being taken up by Barasatmunicipality. The newsletter will act like acommon platform for citizen andMunicipality . With this effort we will becloser to the citizens by focusing ondevelopment activities . I congratulate thewhole team for this noble concept andalso wish continuity of publication of thisnewsletter.

VISION statement

Barasat municipality envisioned for sustainabledevelopment in an inclusive manner and create enablingenvironment for achieving SLBs through process ofincrementalism for improving quality of life of urban-poor & disadvantaged. Also committed for promotinglivelihoods for vulnerable sections by utilizing availableresources efficiently, in an eco-friendly manner whileconserving prestigious heritage.

A MONTHLY E-NEWS letter by

BARASAT MUNICIPALITY

Month of February

The VISION statement BarasatMunicipality

About the AMRUT city:

Barasat is a city in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal India and is the district head quarter of the districtNorth 24 Parganas. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. The town isan important railway and roadway junction. Barasat is also the name of a sub-division centering the city.

As an urban setup in the vicinity of the Kolkata, the town is within the area of Greater Kolkata. Several significantroads like National Highway 34 (Krishnanagar Road leading towards North Bengal), Jessore Road (road leading toJessore in Bangladesh via Bongaon); road leading to Basirhat etc. cross through the town.

Publication of e-newsletter will bringawareness among citizens about variousworks done and being taken up by Barasatmunicipality. The newsletter will act like acommon platform for citizen andMunicipality . With this effort we will becloser to the citizens by focusing ondevelopment activities . I congratulate thewhole team for this noble concept andalso wish continuity of publication of thisnewsletter.

VISION statement

Barasat municipality envisioned for sustainabledevelopment in an inclusive manner and create enablingenvironment for achieving SLBs through process ofincrementalism for improving quality of life of urban-poor & disadvantaged. Also committed for promotinglivelihoods for vulnerable sections by utilizing availableresources efficiently, in an eco-friendly manner whileconserving prestigious heritage.

MUNICIPALITY:--

Barasat Municipality was established on 1st

April 1869, but up to – 1882, it had not any

independent existence, like other offices it was

controlled by Magistrate Office. During that time there

was no Chairman of the municipality; Magistrate was

the Controller of municipality. Later on after 1882

Barasat Municipality had got its own formation as an

autonomous body and became local government.

Barasat Association, a citizens organization, had help

Barasat Municipality by donating land for the

construction of municipal building.

Total Barasat municipal area divided into 29 nos. of

Mouzas. Previously, there were no wards and later there

were 18 wards under Barasat Municipality. Later on after

amalgamating surrounding Panchayets within Barasat

Municipality in 1995 and then after, at present Barasat

Municipality has 35 nos.wards.

The Geographical Boundary :-

Location – Latitude : 88.48OE , Longitude : 22.72ON

North: Khilkapur Paschim Panchayat.South : Kemia Khamarpara Panchayat / Madhyamgram Municipality.East : Kaira Kadambagachi Panchayat.West : Ichapur Nilganj Panchayat.

MUNICIPALITY:--

Barasat Municipality was established on 1st

April 1869, but up to – 1882, it had not any

independent existence, like other offices it was

controlled by Magistrate Office. During that time there

was no Chairman of the municipality; Magistrate was

the Controller of municipality. Later on after 1882

Barasat Municipality had got its own formation as an

autonomous body and became local government.

Barasat Association, a citizens organization, had help

Barasat Municipality by donating land for the

construction of municipal building.

Total Barasat municipal area divided into 29 nos. of

Mouzas. Previously, there were no wards and later there

were 18 wards under Barasat Municipality. Later on after

amalgamating surrounding Panchayets within Barasat

Municipality in 1995 and then after, at present Barasat

Municipality has 35 nos.wards.

The Geographical Boundary :-

Location – Latitude : 88.48OE , Longitude : 22.72ON

North: Khilkapur Paschim Panchayat.South : Kemia Khamarpara Panchayat / Madhyamgram Municipality.East : Kaira Kadambagachi Panchayat.West : Ichapur Nilganj Panchayat.

MUNICIPALITY:--

Barasat Municipality was established on 1st

April 1869, but up to – 1882, it had not any

independent existence, like other offices it was

controlled by Magistrate Office. During that time there

was no Chairman of the municipality; Magistrate was

the Controller of municipality. Later on after 1882

Barasat Municipality had got its own formation as an

autonomous body and became local government.

Barasat Association, a citizens organization, had help

Barasat Municipality by donating land for the

construction of municipal building.

Total Barasat municipal area divided into 29 nos. of

Mouzas. Previously, there were no wards and later there

were 18 wards under Barasat Municipality. Later on after

amalgamating surrounding Panchayets within Barasat

Municipality in 1995 and then after, at present Barasat

Municipality has 35 nos.wards.

The Geographical Boundary :-

Location – Latitude : 88.48OE , Longitude : 22.72ON

North: Khilkapur Paschim Panchayat.South : Kemia Khamarpara Panchayat / Madhyamgram Municipality.East : Kaira Kadambagachi Panchayat.West : Ichapur Nilganj Panchayat.

Area : 34.50 sq. km.No of Wards : 35.

Places of Interest:

Warren-hastings House, Hatipukur, Kalikrishna Girl’s high School ,Hazrat Ekdilsha Darga, Khalsi Pukur, GustiaK.N.High School, Shiber kotha, Bhadra Kali Mandir, Khela Ghar, Snake Park etc.

Festivals:In some religious ashrams like the ashrams of Pranabananda, Prabhu Jagadbandhu, Shibananda Dham, ShankarMoth O Mission, Sree Sree Yogashram,Hazarat Ekdil Shah Darga etc. are located.Several Christian Churches are also noticedhere.The Assembly of God Church is a famous one situated on the NH34.Chaitra Sangkranti Mela (Charak) in ward no.22,19,20,21

The cultural diversity has increased over the years with people coming from different parts of the state as well asneighbouring Bangladesh. An annual fair held in honour of a Muslim saint, Hazrat Ekdil Shah is attended by bothMuslims and Hindus, since hundreds of years. Kalipuja is a very important event in . All the communities join thisoccasion together. Kalipuja is organized by different clubs of .Rabindra Bhavan is a cultural building made by WestBengal state cultural department on Jessore road. Different cultural event and activities are organised throughoutthe year.

Demographics:-

Parameter 2011 Census 2001 census

Males Females TotalPersons

Males Females TotalPersons

Total Population 140822 137613 278435 118374 113147 231521

Total Literature Population 119254 110025 229279 94808 81673 176481Literacy Rate 92.22% 86.96% 89.62% 89.46 % 80.76% 84.74%Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) 977 956Total No. of wards 32 30

Populous ward 07 07

Occupational Pattern:

Primary (%) 1.46% 1.26%

Secondary (%) 29.64% 27.37%

Tertiary (%) 68.90% 71.37%

Marginal Workers 7074 5279

Main Workers 90395 71303

Cultivators 496 404

Agriculture Labourers 929 563

Household Industry workers 2928 1992

Other workers 92486 73623

Non workers 180966 154933

Traditional Arts/Crafts:

1. Balaposh making; 2. Cane & bamboo crafted items; hand bag made of sital pati;

INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW:

1 Number of BPL Household (as per SUDA Survey) : 15269

2 Scenario of Slum :

Total No. of Slum 159

Total Slum Population (as per USHA survey) 90676

Percentage of Slum Population to the total population 32.57%

No. of Slum where Slum Infrastructure Improvementsanctioned under BSUP/ IHSDP

16

No. of Slum where Slum Infrastructure Improvement alreadydone under BSUP/ IHSDP-

16

3 Housing status for Urban Poor :( as on 31.03.2014)No. of dwelling units targeted to be provided under BSUP 3354

No. of beneficiaries already provided with Houses underBSUP

2655

No. of beneficiaries provided with Houses under “ Housingfor Urban Poor “

75

4 Road :

Length of Metalled Road (in km.) 274km

Length of Non-Metalled Road (in km.) 359km

Length of other Roads (in km.) -

Total length of Road (in km.) 633km

Total no. of wards fully covered with Metal / CementConcrete Road

Nil

5 Drainage :Length of Kutcha Drain (in km.) 1016km

Length of Pucca Drain (in km.) 445km

Length of underground / covered Drain (in km.) 89km

Total length of Drain (in km.) 1461km

No. of wards fully covered with Pucca Drain Nil

No. of wards partly covered with Pucca Drain 32

6 Water Supply : -

No. of Water Treatment Plant NIL

No. of Deep Tube well 60

No. of Hand Tube well 1650

No. of Street Stand post 775

Length of Water pipeline (in kilometer) 625

No. of Underground Reservoir Nil

No. of Overhead Reservoir 3

No. of wards fully covered with water supply pipeline Nil

No. of houses connected with Water Supply Network 36,638

Who is maintaining water supply – Municipality / PHE Dept./KMDA / KMWSA

Municipality

7 Sewerage and Sanitation :

No. of sanitary latrine constructed 5148

No. of family provided with Sanitary Latrine under BSUP+HUP (together)

3429

No. of Community Latrine /Public Toilet 05

Length of Sewer Line (in kilometer) Nil

No. of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) nil

8 Solid Waste Management :

No. of Dumping Ground, if any 01

No. of Landfill site , if any 01

No of Mechanical Sweeper, if any NIL

No. of Compactors, if any NIL

9 Street Light :

No. of Light Post 18516

No. of High Mast Light Post 12

No. of Trident Light Post 58

No. of other Ornamental Light Post nil

No. of Wards covered with light posts 32

10 Health :

No. of Hospital (ULB + Govt. + Others) 2

No. of Municipal Maternity Home Nil

No. of Regional Diagnostic Centre Nil

No. of Extended Specialist Out Patient Department (ESOPD)(IPP-VIII)

Nil

No. of Municipal Health Sub-Centre 48

No. of Municipal Health Administrative Unit (HAU)( IPP-VIII) 7

No. of Municipal Dispensaries Nil

No. of Municipal Ambulances 4

No. of Hearse Car 2

11 Education :

No. of Higher Secondary School (Municipal) Nil

No. of Higher Secondary School (others) 20

No. of Secondary School (Municipal) Nil

No. of Secondary School (others) 05

No. of Primary School (Municipal) Nil

No. of Primary School (others) 64

No. of Sishu Siksha Kendras (SSK) 08

No. of ICDS Centre 154

No. of Junior High School 01

No. of beneficiaries under SC/ST scholarship SC-333;ST-136No. of beneficiaries under Minority scholarship 885

12 Other Infrastructure :

Bridge 1

Flyover Nil

Stadium 1

Parks 24

Playground 51

Auditorium/Community Hall 2

Borough Office NIL

Ward office 10

ULB Market 10 FORMAL & 10INFORMAL

Burning Ghat 2

Electric Crematorium NIL

Burial Ground 1Public Library 1

Bus Terminus 1

Ferry Ghat NIL

Guest House/ Tourist Lodge NIL

Road Roller 1

Cess Pool 2

No. of Slaughter House: NIL

Municipal Slaughter House NIL

Other Slaughter House NIL

13 Community Structure under SJSRY : -

Total No. of CDS - 03

Total No. of NHC - 40

Total No. of NHG - 396No. of Thrift & Credit Group (TCG)- 456

No. of SHG- 80No. of DWCUA formed - 3

14 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) : -No. of beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi National Old AgePension Scheme (IGNOAPS) -

3356

No. of beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi National WidowPension Scheme (IGNWPS) -

1408

No. of beneficiaries under Indira Gandhi National DisabilityPension Scheme (IGNDPS) -

93

No. of beneficiaries under National Family Benefit Scheme(NFBS) -

32

Planning of Developments for upcoming months:

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, Drainage, urban transport, Beautification Greenareas) to households and build amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especiallythe poor and the disadvantage a national priority.

Under this mission ,in the coming month municipality will develop 2 no parks (1) Hatipukur park(ward -14) (2) Kazipara park(ward -22)

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Housing for All (Urban)

“Housing for All” Mission for urban area will be implemented during 2015-2022 and the Mission will providepucca houses to all eligible poor families by 2022 with central, state & municipal fund assistance. There are 159slums in this Barasat municipality. All of these slums suffer from housing shortage & various infrastructuralshortcomings. Projects have been planned year wise for the improvement of housing, roads, water supply, anddrainage systems.

National Urban livelihoods Mission (NULM)

• To reduce poverty among the urban poor through the promotion of diversified and gainful selfemployment and wage-employment,

• Enhancing and expanding Livelihoods options of the urban poor,• Building skills to enable access to growing marked-based job opportunities offered by emerging urban

economics,• Training for and support to the establishment of micro-enterprises by the urban poor – self and

group,• Ensuring linkages to shelter, basic services and empowerment to promote sustainable approaches to

poverty alleviation and• Building capacity of the urban poor, their institutions and the machinery involved in the

implementation of Livelihoods development and poverty alleviation programme.

Under this mission, Barasat Municipality, from March-2016 onward will provide joboriented vocational training programme for 925 youth under 23 training subject.

SINO.

Name of the Trade Duration Batch Size Eligibility

1 Call tech Fresher (CF) 6 Month 50 H.S Passed2 Orion Desktop Publishing 6Month 50 H.S Passed3 Mobile Repairing 6 Month 25 H.S Passed4 Diploma In Multimedia & Animation 6 Month 50 H.S Passed5 Diploma In It & Financial Accounting Applications 6 Month 25 H.S Passed6 Diploma In computer Applications 6 Month 50 H.S Passed7 Diploma in PC Application 6 Month 50 H.S Passed8 Diploma in Software Programming 6 Month 50 H.S Passed9 Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering(DCHE) 6 Month 50 H.S Passed

10 Retail Operation 6 Month 50 Madhyamick Passed11 Tailor Ladies 6 Month 50 Madhyamick Passed12 Basic of Beauty & Hair Dressing 6 Month 100 Madhyamick Passed13 Cook Fast Food 6 Month 50 VIII Passed14 Refrigerator & Air Condition Repairing & Servicing 6 Month 25 VIII Passed15 Motor Winding 6 Month 50 VIII Passed16 Plumber 6 Month 25 VIII Passed17 Junior Land Surveyor 6 Month 25 Madhyamick Passed18 Repair and Maintenance of Domestic Electronic Appliances 6 Month 25 VIII Passed19 Nursing Aid 6 Month 25 Madhyamick Passed20 operation & Maintenance of Ray Machine & Darkroom

Assistant6 Month 25 Madhyamick Passed

21 Pharmacy Assistant 6 Month 25 H.S Passed22 E.C.G. Technician 6 Month 25 Madhyamick Passed23 Certificate in Office Management 6 Month 25 H.S Passed

National Urban Health Mission:The National Urban Health Mission would aim to improve the health status of the urban population in general,but particularly of the poor and other disadvantaged sections, by facilitating equitable access to quality healthcare through a revamped public health system, partnerships, community based mechanism with the activeinvolvement of the urban local bodies.Barasat municipality is going to upgrade all HAU(Health Administrative unit) to UPHC with improvedinfrastructure for better service delivery as per mission guideline. Newly inaugurated 3 no UPHC are (1) Natunpukur UPHC (ward -28) (2) Madhya Baluria in ward no-34; and (3) Badu in ward no-20.

Other regular health services

(1) Medical support to acute diseases (2) Medical support to acute Respiratory diseases

(3)Reproductive and Child Health Care Services:

• Ante natal care· Natal care· Pregnancy outcome or Child delivery· Post Natal care· Immunisation& Prophylaxis;· Contraceptive service;· IEC activities

P.W.D dept projects for improvements of Urban infrastructure:

• Intra municipal Strom water drainage improvement initiative with an estimated cost 3.01 crore of 22 noprojects will be implemented in upcoming months.

• Surface water supply, (JnNURM Project cost = 195crores) work in progress in different wards.

• Strom water drainage, (JnNURM Project cost=85.48 crore) work progress verge of completion.

IT. Initiatives:

Barasat municipality will launch newly upgraded website with added facility of citizens grievancelink in the coming month.

Education dept initiatives:• Under Sabooj- sathi programme of GoWB, municipality under process of distribution of 10,915 cycle to 26

no High School throughout the month of February-2016.

• Distribution of Digital ration cards under NFSA programme of GOI , municipality in a role to handover 5category new ration cards to 96,000 families.

• Distribution of shoes to all primary school going students in 72 no schools under Barasat municipality willbe rolled out in up coming weeks.

Innovative projects: MOU has already been signed with WBPCB and municipality regarding waste to energy (WTE)

Biometanation treatment facility for 5TPD MSW (organic MSW) to produce 350KW electricity per day. Itwill be done 90:10 cost sharing method between with WBPCB and municipality in 1 acre land. Project costwill be around 102 lakhs with 15lakhs per annum operation cost ( will be arranged by municipality asperMOU).Generated electricity will be utilised for street lighting, pumping station & other related matters.Primary civil construction works is under process .

Under “swachh bharat mission” municipality will organised theme based clean city drive under differentthemes like clean city competition, whole city statue cleaning day, whole city street facing boundary wallcleaning drive etc.

For resouece mobilization and proper utilization of existing assets Barasat municipality going to join PPPPinitiatives in 2 no market redevelopment projects.