Q. Hoe much is allocated for the development of IT and Electronics in Bengal?
Answer: More than 250 crore
Notes: The State Government introduced West Bengal Information Technology and Electronics Policy 2018 to make West Bengal one of the leading states in India in IT & ITeS, ICT, and ESDM sectors. In State Budget 2020-21, Rs. 1,158.40 crore (US$ 164.34 million) has been allocated to Industries, Commerce, and Enterprises Department. As per State Budget 2020-21, Government of West Bengal has allocated Rs. 260 crore (US$ 36.88 million) for the development of the IT and Electronics department in West Bengal.
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