Corona Virus

You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.

Emergency Procurement related to COVID-19 Operation

Finance

In view of the urgency involved in the procurement of certain critical medical and other essential supplies in the wake of the present scenario caused by the pandemic, it has now been decided to extend the relaxed procurement guidelines for a period of two (2) months with effect from 01.04.2021 to 31.05.2021.

Reopening of Schools under School Education Deptt. w.e.f. 12.02.2021

School Education

This is to inform you that the competent authority in the Government of West Bengal has decided to re-open schools with the students of class IX, X, XI and XII with effect from 12.02.2021.

List of Infectious Disease to avail Quarantine Leave

Finance

1. SARS 2. MARS 3. COVID-19 4. Avian Influenza (H5N1)/ Novel Influenza 5. Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

Hawker Support Scheme, 2020

Urban Development and Municipal Affairs

Any hawker who is a permanent resident of West Bengal, who is in extreme distress due to loss of business/ livelihood opportunities due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) will be eligible for the assistance.

West Bengal Special Compassionate Appointment (Dependent of COVID Warrior) Scheme, 2020

Finance

The West Bengal Special Compassionate Appointment (to the dependant of Covid Warrior who has died or has been permanently incapacitated due to Covid-19) Scheme, 2020.

Guidelines i.r.o. IPD treatment in COVID situation under WBHS

Finance

Governor is pleased to issue a fresh guidelines for reimbursement towards the cost of any IPD treatment including COVID-19 cases in the following manner for the benefit of members enrolled under West Bengal Health Scheme.

School Fees and its Collection during the Lock Down Period

School Education

It is advised to have a considerate view of the matter and restrain from enhancing school fees during the current academic year. Any case of delayed payment/non-payment of the fee by the guardian in the prevailing situation may be considered sympathetically.

Holiday on Birth Anniversary of Late Dr. B. C. Roy (01.07.2020)

Finance

State Government has decided to observe 1st July, 2020 (Wednesday) as a State Government holiday in all State Government Offices, Educational Institutions, Rural and Urban Bodies, other Grant-in-Aid Institutions, Boards, Corporations etc.

Grant of Provisional Pension due to Lock-Down Situation

Finance

Grant of provisional pension for the State Govt. employees facing delayed process of pension due to Lock-down situation related to Covid-19 outbreak.

New Attendance Rules in Govt. Offices of West Bengal

Finance

The attendance of officers and staff upto the level of Deputy Secretary will be staggered – one, from 09.30 A.M. to 02.30 P.M. and the other, from 12.30 P.M. to 05.30 P.M. Roster may be prepared accordingly.

Guidelines for Safety of Employees to prevent COVID in Govt Offices

Finance

Only asymptomatic officers and staff shall be allowed to attend office on rotation basis. Anyone with any sort of symptom like mild fever, cough and cold need not attend office.

Restrictions and Relaxations during Lockdown in West Bengal

Finance

Intra-state (inter-district) movement of government and private buses w.e.f. 01/06/2020, with passengers not more than the actual seating capacity of the bus. No passenger shall be allowed to travel standing in the bus.

Implementation of Lock Down Measures in West Bengal

Finance

Wearing of mask is compulsory. Strict social distancing of 2 metres for all. All public places, streets, housing complexes, residential areas and work places to be cleaned and sanitized at regular intervals.

New Scheme “Prachesta” (প্রচেষ্টা) due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Finance

In order to provide some relief to labourer/ daily wage earner/ worker, who is in extreme distress, due to the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Governor is pleased to introduce a new scheme called Prachesta (প্রচেষ্টা).

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