What is Apon Bangla Scheme?? launches by the West Bengal government

By Gkbooks 23 February, 2023

During an International Mother Language Day event, the CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, launched a new portal named Apon Bangla.

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Apon Bangla is a unique initiative to connect and cater to the interests and welfare of the Non-resident Indians (NRIs), of West Bengal origin.

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The portal includes Non-resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) of West Bengal origin.

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The Apon Bangla initiative of Bengal will be available through an online platform www.aponbangla.wb.gov.in

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The website, www.aponbangla.wb.gov.in, is an initiative aimed at providing services to Non-Resident Bengalis (NRBs).

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Through this website, NRBs can obtain an ‘Apon Bangla’ card by submitting their personal information.

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Additionally, the platform will offer a newsletter that provides updates and information about the state, facilitate donations to the ‘NRI Contribution Fund.

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Through the Probasi Bangla Sahayak Kendra link, the Apon Bangla portal will enable NRBs to access various services.

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