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Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department renamed from Minority Development and Welfare Department vide Home (C&E) Department Notification No. 42-Home (Cons.)/R2R(Cons.)-4/2007, dated 18.02.2008 has been created in 1996 with the sole aim to cater to the aspirations of the Minorities of the State, especially in the field of Development and Welfare. Originated from the Minority Cell of Political Branch of Home Department, the Minority Development & Welfare Dept. started functioning as a full-fledged Department by amending the Rules of Business vide Home(C&E) Department Notification No. 705-Home (Cons.), dated 30.05.1996.

The Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department (MAMED) formerly the Minorities Development and Welfare Department is catering to the specific needs and aspirations of the large minority community in the State. The Department works for the development and welfare of minorities, thereby ensuring the protection of rights and providing opportunities for growth.  

Minister-in-Charge

Mamata Banerjee

Address: Nabanna, 14th Floor, 325,Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah- 711102
Phone: 2214-5555,2214-3101
Fax: 2214-3528
Email: cm-wb@nic.in

Minister-of-State

Sri Tajmul Hossain

Address: Writers' Building, Kolkata- 700001
Phone: 2214-5704/ 0032
Fax: 2214-0031
Email: micmamedepartment@gmail.com

Secretary (Additional Charge)

Shri P.B. Salim, IAS

Address: Nabanna, 3rd Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
Phone: 2250-1013
Fax: 2214-1708
Email: mame.wb@gmail.com, mame-wb@nic.in

Nodal Officer

Sri Shakil Ahmed, Special Secretary

Address: Nabanna, 3rd Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur, Howrah - 711102
Phone: 2253-5086
Fax: 2214 1708
Email: jssamamewb@gmail.com

Last updated on: Sunday, 31 December 2023
Information Source: Department of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education, Government of West Bengal
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