About Us

The Health & Family Welfare Department of the State Government has been responsible for maintaining and developing the healthcare system in West Bengal. Public health, sanitation, and hospitals are the exclusive responsibilities of the State. The state provides financial and managerial support for primary health care support and infrastructural facilities at the rural level. In contrast, the state-level super specialty Medical Colleges and hospitals predominantly provide ambulatory care services.

About 80% of the Government’s health care services to the citizens are being provided free of cost.

Hon’ble Chief Minister and Minister-in-charge, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal – Smt. Mamata Banerjee
Office Telephone Number – +91 33-2214-5555

Hon’ble Minister-of-State, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal – Chandrima Bhattacharya
Office Telephone Number – +91 33-2357-7917

Principal Secretary – N S Nigam, IAS
Office Telephone Number – +91 33-2357-5899