Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on 17 July, 2025 inaugurated five major projects worth Rs 455.5 crore, with four located in New Town, Kolkata.
These include two large-scale housing projects for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Lower Income Groups (LIG), an eight-storey parking complex, and a two-storey cafeteria with a 200-seat open-air stage. "For the Economically Weaker Classes in New Town, two huge housing projects were done," the CM said. The projects, built on seven acres at a cost of Rs 290 crore, include 1,210 flats. The G+14 EWS building is named Nijanna, while the G+15 LIG building is called Sujanna. The state provided the land free of cost.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated Susampanna, a multi-level parking facility beside the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre. Built on two acres at a cost of Rs 141 crore, it accommodates over 1,500 cars. Additionally, the CM launched Taranna, a cafeteria and open-air theatre project near the eco-urban village, built at a cost of Rs 10 crore, promoting recreation and social gatherings.