Kolkata, West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday called for a collective effort to restore the verbalize’s glory and urged of us, especially the early life, to take part in distinct commerce and rebuild its strengths.
Addressing a Poila Boishakh programme at Lok Bhavan right here, Ravi stated Bengal used to be once amongst the leading financial and intellectual centres of the nation and flagged concerns over the verbalize’s financial and tutorial indicators.
“We are proud to be here in this blessed land. At the time of Independence and in subsequent decades, Bengal was one of the top three economies of our country. It accounted for more than 10 per cent of our national GDP in the 1960s. There was no Tamil Nadu, no Karnataka, no Gujarat. It was a land of industry, enterprise, intellectual and cultural vibrancy,” he stated.
Relating to changes over the a protracted time, he claimed, “Until 1980, only four states had higher per capita income than Bengal. Today, there are 15 states where per capita income is far higher. Bengal’s share in national income has declined from 10.6 per cent to about 5 per cent.”
He furthermore pointed to concerns within the educational and industrial sectors, announcing injurious enrolment in colleges and colleges used to be below the national moderate, whereas MSME presence within the verbalize remained low compared to the national figure.
“There are about 5.5 crore registered and functional MSMEs in the country. And what is our share? We have just about 3 lakh registered MSMEs,” he stated.
Explaining why he raised the downside on a festive occasion, the governor stated the New Year used to be a time for reflection and decision.
“Poila Boishakh 2026 is a day of resolve. We must contribute our best despite adverse circumstances. Hopelessness is not an alternative,” he stated.
He urged voters to focal point on positivity and collective effort.
“If we only think negatively, that takes away energy. Let us build on the positive. The change will not come from heaven. It has to come from us,” he stated.
Ravi furthermore referred to India’s broader financial trajectory, noting its upward push as one amongst the quickest-rising mighty economies with solid efficiency in startups and digital infrastructure.
“Today India is the fastest-growing large economy in the world. This is New Bharat, which is showing the world a new path of growth,” he stated.
He added that Bengal need to no longer traipse in this national crawl.
“Bengal has to wake up, reclaim its energy and heritage. This is the land of Durga. We will restore it,” he stated, expressing confidence that the verbalize would pick up its glory and emerge as a leading companion in India’s global enhance fable.
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