On Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to explore avenues for accelerating the state's growth in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. The discussions focused on enhancing credit availability across various sectors and the effective implementation of central government schemes. Sitharaman announced plans for a renewed saturation drive for flagship initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, aiming to ensure that every eligible beneficiary is covered. In response to the Chief Minister's request, she also proposed organizing roundtable meetings with Public Sector Banks and industry bodies to facilitate better access to credit for businesses and entrepreneurs in West Bengal. Furthermore, the performance of the West Bengal Gramin Bank will be reviewed to strengthen financial inclusion in rural areas. Sitharaman assured support for processing proposals under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme to bolster capital infrastructure, urging the state government to expedite necessary reforms under this initiative.