Kolkata, March 12 – Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday the formation of the West Bengal Traders' Welfare Board (WBTWB) to promote the welfare of the trading community in West Bengal.
In a post on her X handle, Banerjee made the announcement, stating that it was a long-standing demand of the trading community.
"I am very pleased to announce the establishment and notification of the West Bengal Traders' Welfare Board (WBTWB), which I had committed to at the State Traders' Convention and the Business & Industry Conclave in December 2025. We keep our promises! This was a long-standing demand of our trading community. I congratulate them wholeheartedly," Banerjee wrote.
The Board has been established to facilitate dialogue between the trading community and the state government.
"The Board will provide a formal platform for regular dialogue and coordination between the trading community and the Government, with representation from every district of the State. It will work to address the concerns of lakhs of traders," she said.
The Chief Minister further informed that the Chairperson of the Board will be the President of the Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association (CWBTA), the State's apex body of traders, thereby ensuring strong representation from the community itself.
"Our traders are the backbone of Bengal's economy. We remain committed to standing with them and working together to build a stronger, more vibrant economic future for our State," added the Chief Minister.
Earlier in the day, Banerjee inaugurated a new 10-story B.C. Roy Memorial Building at N.R.S. Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, to improve patient care. The total financial cost of the project is Rs 148 crore.
At the same time, she announced that the West Bengal University of Health Sciences has constructed a new building at Salt Lake, Kolkata, with a total financial cost of Rs 102.75 crore.
The building contains office space as well as space for academic seminars and other important activities.