BIRBHUM’S STONE BELT GENERATES ₹3.44 CRORE, SUVENDU ADHIKARI HAILS RECORD REVENUE COLLECTION

October 13, 2026

BIRBHUM, WEST BENGAL: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has hailed a record revenue collection of ₹3.44 crore from Birbhum’s stone-mining belt, highlighting the financial potential of the district’s stone industry.

The revenue figure has drawn attention to the economic significance of stone extraction in Birbhum, where quarrying and associated activities form an important part of the local industrial economy.

Adhikari’s remarks have placed the spotlight on revenue generation from the stone belt and the administration of the region’s mineral resources. The collection is being viewed as a significant development in the context of the state’s efforts to improve public revenue from mining-related activities.

The development also brings renewed focus to the management of Birbhum’s stone industry, particularly the collection of government dues and the contribution of quarrying operations to the state exchequer.