Mamata Banerjee Unveils Sagar Dighi's 5th 660MW Power Unit

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the fifth 660-megawatt unit at Sagar Dighi Thermal Power Plant via video conference.
• The new unit, costing over 4,567 crore rupees, significantly boosts the plant's capacity in Murshidabad.
• It is expected to provide electricity to 1.67 million families and create 26,000 direct and indirect jobs.
• State Minister Akhruzzaman highlighted that the unit ensures no load shedding and attracts businesses to Bengal.
• Murshidabad DM Nitin Singhania, SP Amit Kumar Sau, and MLA Bayron Biswas were present at the inauguration.

Why It Matters: Sagar Dighi's new 660MW unit boosts power supply, creates jobs, and fuels Bengal's development.