West Bengal and cargo ship service to ports in India and abroad, operated by the Shipping Corporation of India. Ferries are a principal mode of transport in the southern part of the state, especially in the Sundarbans area. Kolkata is the only city in India to have trams as a mode of transport, and these are operated by the Calcutta Tramways Company. Several government-owned organisations operate bus services in the state, including the Calcutta State Transport Corporation, the North Bengal State Transport Corporation, the South Bengal State Transport Corporation, the West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation, and the Calcutta Tramways Company. There are
Universities and colleges of West Bengal Universities and colleges of West Bengal The Indian state of West Bengal is the site of India's first modern university and 33 universities are listed under the University Grants Commission (India). West Bengal is the 4th most populated state located in the eastern part of India. It is one of the largest contributors to the gross domestic product of the country and it is a pioneer state in providing modern education. The medium of instruction is usually in Bengali, English and Urdu. Diploma, certificate courses, advanced diploma program, post graduate course and doctoral programs are offered. Research programs offered by