15-Feb-2017: Kalimpong declared as 21st district of West Bengal

The Kalimpong subdivision of the Darjeeling hills became the 21st district of West Bengal.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made the announcement at Kalimpong. Kalimpong was once known for the Silk Route that passed through the region, connecting Nepal and Bhutan with the city. We will rebuild it. Our government will invest ₹ 220 crore on road construction.

When the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government came to power in 2011, there were 19 districts in the State. Alipurduar was made the 20th district of the State in June 2014.