Who is Agnimitra Paul, the only woman in BJP's first-ever Bengal cabinet
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Agnimitra Paul, 51, is the only woman in West Bengal's new BJP cabinet, sworn in alongside chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right