{"id":207408,"date":"2026-03-13T14:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=207408"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:08:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:38:42","slug":"inclusive-growth-bengal-sets-up-new-boards-for-munda-kora-dome-kumbhakar-and-sadgop-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/inclusive-growth-bengal-sets-up-new-boards-for-munda-kora-dome-kumbhakar-and-sadgop-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Growth: Bengal Sets Up New Boards for Munda, Kora, Dome, Kumbhakar, and Sadgop Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant move toward inclusive development, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the formation of five new \u2018Cultural and Development Boards\u2019 for various marginalized communities in West Bengal. The boards will specifically cater to the Munda (ST), Kora (ST), Dome (SC), Kumbhakar (OBC), and Sadgop (OBC) communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Minister shared the update on social media platform \u2018X,\u2019 highlighting that these boards aim to preserve the unique languages and rich traditions of these communities while ensuring better access to education, healthcare, and employment. The boards will also work toward securing their traditional rights and fostering socio-economic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recalling that the government has been setting up similar boards since 2013, CM Banerjee reaffirmed her commitment to the principle of \u2018Ma-Mati-Manush,\u2019 stating that no community should be left behind in the journey of development. 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