West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the "Banglar Bari" scheme to provide houses to the rural poor in the state.
Under this scheme, 28 lakh beneficiaries will be provided financial assistance of Rs 1.2 lakh.
The Chief Minister transferred the first installment of Rs 60,000 directly into the bank accounts of 12 lakh beneficiaries, which will help the poor of rural Bengal to build houses.
