New Delhi [India], West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose on Saturday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed issues of national importance.

He also stressed the need to implement “Income Generating Economic Development Programme” for people engaged in fishing sector profession.

A detailed action plan for the development of fisheries sector was submitted to Finance Minister Sitharaman for appropriate action and inclusion in the budget.

This report was originally compiled by Bose as a 'One Man Commission' in the Labor Advisory Board of the Government of India.

Both also discussed in detail the emerging role of the Governor in the federal system.

Closely adhering to the concept of “The Governor is the Ambassador of Development”, the Governor proposes to monitor from time to time the implementation of development projects in the State, especially those under Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

According to Article 167 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is also expected to play the role of a watchdog over the finances and other aspects of the state administration.

Bose presented the outline of proposed action in the development governance of the state.

The Governor has proposed to send a critical analysis of the financial management of the state to the Chief Minister and has directed to place it before the Council of Ministers. He also demanded the West Bengal government to bring a white paper on the financial condition of the state.