Kolkata, Jul 11 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said within a short time Bangla Sahayata Kendras (BSKs) have reached a significant milestone, crossing Rs 1,000 crore in service delivery transactions through their e-wallet.
Banerjee said that the "milestone underscores the growing public trust in the BSKs' digital platform and highlights the efficiency and transparency of West Bengal's digital public service delivery model".
She also congratulated the BSK operators, stating that the achievement was the result of their collective efforts and their supporting teams.
"Bangla Sahayata Kendras (BSKs) have reached a significant milestone, crossing Rs 1,000 crore in service delivery transactions through their e-Wallet, within a short time. This milestone underscores the growing public trust in BSKs' digital platform and highlights the efficiency and transparency of West Bengal's digital public service delivery model," Banerjee posted on X.
She said that the BSKs facilitate thousands of departmental services daily, ranging from scholarships and certificates to health and housing services, all processed seamlessly through their digital infrastructure.
"This initiative is a testament to 'Digital Bangla in action', actively empowering citizens, reducing accessibility barriers, and fostering an inclusive governance model," she said.
The West Bengal government has established 3,561 Bangla Sahayata Kendras (BSKs) across the state to provide free government services at the grassroots level through online mode.
The BSKs offer 260 public services, including 104 transaction services, 97 eWallet services and 59 information services, from 40 different departments.