The Department of Information & Cultural Affairs is the nodal agency for all information and public relation activities of the Government of West Bengal. It deals with Press, publicizes the government policies and creates awareness on various socio -economic and cultural issues amongst people. It keeps the Government aware about public reactions.

This department preserves the archaeological heritage of the state and promotes Art and Culture of Bengal. Films and Cable related issues are viewed with this department. It organizes the state ceremonies, festivals, melas and awards distinguished personalities as well as organizations for achieving excellence in the field of Literature, Art & Culture. Hospitality service to the visiting Indians and foreign dignitaries are extended with.

The Department of I & CA with its four Directorates having office of the District Information & Cultural Officer (DI & CO)in each district as well as office of the Sub-divisional Information & Cultural Officer (SDI & CO) in most of the sub-divisions, various Academies, prominent Auditoria, regular Publications, Commission, Society and Corporation popularizes the activitiesof the Govt. and provides a variety of public welfare schemes / programmes to the different stakeholders.