Kulti Office: Near Barakar Station, Paschim Bardhaman Email: contact@drajaypoddar.in
Cabinet Minister, Government of West Bengal | MLA, Kulti

Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar

Serving the people of Kulti and West Bengal with a commitment to safe drinking water, reliable infrastructure, and accessible administration.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar

About Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar

A general physician by training and a public servant by vocation, Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar represents Kulti in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of West Bengal.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar began his journey in public service through the practice of medicine. A qualified medical practitioner with an MBBS degree from Ranchi Medical College, he served patients across the Kulti–Asansol industrial region for several years. His commitment to accessible healthcare, including affordable and free consultations for those in need, earned him the affectionate recognition of “Goriber Daktarbabu” — the Doctor of the Poor.

My Mission

To ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water for every household while developing high-quality, durable road infrastructure that strengthens connectivity, supports economic growth, and improves the quality of life across communities.

My Vision

To build a healthy, secure, and well-connected West Bengal where public services are transparent and responsive, healthcare is accessible to all, and the needs of every community are addressed efficiently and effectively.

Portfolios & Responsibilities

Overseeing key public utility and infrastructure initiatives across West Bengal

Public Health Engineering Directorate (PHED)

Water Security & Safe Sanitation

Overseeing piped drinking water supply, water treatment and purification systems

  • Safe Drinking Water Pipelines
  • State Arsenic & Fluoride Mitigation Programmes
  • Quality Rural Sanitation Operations

Public Works Department (PWD)

Durable Public Infrastructure

Overseeing the planning, development and maintenance of roads, bridges and government infrastructure

  • Highways & Road Safety Quality Control
  • Bridge Inspections & Rehabilitations
  • Modern Government Administrative Buildings

“Every household deserves safe, clean drinking water, and every community deserves secure, dependable roads and bridges. That is the standard of public infrastructure we are committed to delivering.”

— Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar

Delivering for West Bengal

Representing the diverse industrial, municipal, and rural wards of the Kulti constituency with constant progress and development initiatives.

Pure Water Supply

Laying transmission mains to resolve drinking water issues in dry areas.

Road Connectivity

Resurfacing local municipal roads and industrial approach links.

Primary Health Centers

Upgrading diagnostic equipment and opening regular weekly health camps.

Community Infrastructure

Installing solar street lights, repairing community halls and markets.

On-Ground Updates

Piped Drinking Water Project
02 July 2026 In Progress

Piped Drinking Water Project

PHED engineers initiate the pipeline expansion for dry pockets of Barakar-Kulti municipal wards.

Kulti Bypass Rehabilitation
25 June 2026 Completed

Kulti Bypass Rehabilitation

PWD begins major structural strengthening work to improve road safety and ease traffic congestion.

Free Healthcare Camp Series
18 June 2026 Completed

Free Healthcare Camp Series

Local medical teams provide free medical consultations, basic diagnostic tests and medicines

News & Media Hub

12 Jun 2026
State Legislative Assembly, Kolkata

State Assembly Address: Safe Drinking Water Goals

Details the budget allocation and structural timeline for providing clean tap connections statewide.

05 Jun 2026
Jal Jeevan State Conclave, Kolkata

Jal Jeevan State Conclave: Sustainable Resources

Highlighting policies for water recycling, purification, and community-led water resources preservation.

05 Jul 2026
PWD Ministry Office

PWD Approves Bridge Budget Allocation

Government releases ₹350 Crore for bridge construction and emergency health audits of existing flyovers.

28 Jun 2026
PHED Ministry Office

Minister Reviews PHE Projects in Paschim Bardhaman

On-site reviews conducted by Dr. Poddar to assess water quality, plant operations and project progress.

29 Jun 2026
Bengal Mirror News

Cabinet Minister Inspects Regional Road Projects

Bengal Mirror News covers Dr. Poddar’s surprise ground inspections of ongoing highway projects.

15 Jun 2026
State News Bureau

The People’s Doctor Continues Consulting Hours at Kulti Office

National Daily profiles Dr. Ajay Kumar Poddar's persistent medical clinic hours despite ministerial load.

Public Grievance Cell

Submit a local issue or department concern. The office ensures verification, routing, and status resolution.

Office Addresses & Hours

Office of the Minister (PHED)

  • Public Health Engineering Directorate, CN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
  • Monday - Friday (10 AM - 5 PM)

Office of the Minister (PWD)

  • Nabanna, 8th floor, HRBC Building, 325, Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala, Shibpur
  • Monday - Friday (10 AM - 5 PM)

Kulti Constituency Office

  • PRMG+H87 LC More, Asansol - Barakar Rd, near Petrol Pump, Kulti, West Bengal 713343
  • Weekly Public Grievance Hearing: Saturday (10 AM - 2 PM)

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