the ministry of information & cultural affairs of west bengal, previously known as the ministry of information & public relations, is a bengal government ministry. it is a nodal ministry mainly responsible for the information, culture, film and archaeological heritage related activities of the state. the principal objectives of the department are to disseminate information about the activities & achievements of the state government through different media, to keep the ministers & other senior government functionaries aware of the public reaction reflected through the media & other sources, to promote & preserve bengali cultural heritage (including the folk culture), to preserve west bengal's archaeological heritage, to coordinate with important personalities and facilitate all activities related to films, theatre, art, etc., to organize state ceremonies, and to extend hospitality to visiting indian and foreign dignitaries.