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Governor of West Bengal
C. V. Ananda Bose (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
C. V. Ananda Bose
since 18 November 2022 (2022-11-18)
Style The Honourable (formal)
Mr. Governor (informal)
His/Her Excellency
Abbreviation GoWB
Residence
  • Raj Bhavan, Kolkata (primary)
  • Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling (summer)
Appointer President of India
Term length At the pleasure of the president
Precursor Governor-General of India
Inaugural holder Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari
Formation 15 August 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-15)
Salary ₹350,000 (US$6,000) (per month)

The Governor of West Bengal is a very important person in the Indian state of West Bengal. Think of them as the official head of the state, even though the Chief Minister usually handles the day-to-day running of the government. The Governor is chosen by the President of India. The current Governor is C. V. Ananda Bose, who started his job on November 18, 2022.

What Does a Governor Do?

The Governor has many important jobs and powers. These powers help them make sure the state runs smoothly and according to the rules.

Executive Powers: Running the State

  • The Governor helps manage the state's daily activities.
  • They appoint important officials, like the Chief Minister and other ministers.
  • They also have the power to remove certain officials if needed.

Legislative Powers: Making Laws

  • The Governor plays a role in making laws for the state.
  • They work with the state's law-making body, called the Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly).
  • No new law can be passed without the Governor's approval.

Discretionary Powers: Making Choices

  • Sometimes, the Governor has special powers to make decisions on their own.
  • These decisions are made based on their best judgment, especially in unusual situations.

Governor's Special Roles

Besides their main duties, the Governor of West Bengal has many other important roles. These are called ex officio roles, which means they hold these positions just because they are the Governor.

Head of Universities

  • The Governor is the Chancellor of many universities in West Bengal.
  • This means they are the official head of these educational institutions.
  • Some of these universities include the University of Calcutta and Jadavpur University.
  • For Visva Bharati university, the Governor is known as the Pradhana, which means Rector.

Leader of Important Organizations

  • The Governor also leads or chairs several important organizations.
  • These include places like the Victoria Memorial Hall and the Indian Museum.
  • They also lead groups like the Indian Red Cross Society in West Bengal.
  • These roles help support culture, health, and social work in the state.

Helping People in Need

  • The Governor is the chairman of the West Bengal Governor’s Welfare Fund.
  • This fund helps people who need money for medical treatment.
  • The Governor can also choose to be a patron or leader in other groups that help society.

A Look at Past Governors

Many important people have served as the Governor of West Bengal since India became independent in 1947. The first Governor was C. Rajagopalachari, who took office on August 15, 1947. Since then, many distinguished individuals have held this significant position, each contributing to the state's governance. The current Governor, C. V. Ananda Bose, is the 20th person to hold this office.

See Also

  • West Bengal
  • Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of states of India

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    Viren J. Shah

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    Gopalkrishna Gandhi

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    D. Y. Patil

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    C. V. Ananda Bose, the current Governor of West Bengal.

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