Smt. Choten Dhendup Lama, IAS

<p>With the objective of bringing before the public the issues and experiences of the Bhumij community of the state and the groups under this division, an initiative has been taken by the West Bengal Bhumij Development Board to publish a quarterly newsletter titled <em>“Bhumij Khabar.”</em> Through this newsletter, the people of the state will be able to learn about the various activities, new initiatives, future plans, and success stories of the Bhumij Development Board, as well as gain an outline of how their socio-economic development is taking place. I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to everyone associated with this initiative.</p><p>This Bhumij Development Board is one of the key pillars of the rural economy of West Bengal. It stands as a prime example of how marginalized people of the Bhumij community can come together collectively to improve their socio-economic conditions.</p><p>Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the Government of West Bengal, and under the management of the Tribal Development Department, this Board is continuously striving to further strengthen all sections of the Bhumij community by providing various technical and vocational training.</p><p>Along with ensuring the benefits of various landmark schemes of the Government of West Bengal, close coordination is being maintained with the Board to provide them with necessary assistance and support more easily. As a result, the foundation of the rural Bhumij community in Bengal is becoming stronger.</p><p>I firmly believe that this quarterly publication <em>“Bhumij Khabar”</em> will play a significant role in increasing awareness about the Bhumij community among the general public, and through this, it will be possible to extend the benefits of the Bhumij movement to every village of West Bengal. I wish this publication all-round success.</p>