Bengal Leads Green Development: Circular Economy, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation Push

• West Bengal emerges as a model for green development, combining circular economy, renewable energy expansion, and water conservation initiatives.
• Circular economy efforts include 800 km of creeks for shrimp cultivation with mangroves, boosting women self-help groups and USD 500 million in shrimp exports.
• Significant progress in green transport with over 2.6 lakh registered EVs and 805 charging stations; 3,763 MW solar projects nearing completion.
• Land and water conservation programs like 'Matir Srishti' (42,000 acres converted to horticulture) and 'Jal Dharo Jal Bharo' (5 lakh ponds dug) enhance ecological balance.
• Forest cover increased by 2,688 sq km, 15 crore mangroves planted; state urges MSME integration into sustainability transition.