In a significant move to boost industrial growth, the West Bengal state cabinet has approved the allocation of more than 200 acres of land across various industrial parks and zones for multiple projects. The decision, taken during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, paves the way for new investments and infrastructure development in the state.
Major Land Allotments Across Key Industrial Parks
State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya announced the detailed breakdown of the land allocation. The West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) has been directed to allot specific plots in several prominent industrial areas.
Key allocations include 0.42 acres in the Vidyasagar Industrial Park in Midnapore, 1.37 acres in the Panagarh Industrial Park, and 2.77 acres in the Haringhata Industrial Park. In a substantial boost for industrial expansion, a vast tract of 155 acres has been designated in Jangalsundari Karmanagari for setting up new industries.
Focus on Skill Development and Warehouse Infrastructure
The cabinet also cleared land for specialized projects. For the construction of an office for the Gems and Jewellery Park, 2,026.84 square feet has been allocated in Domjur. This land has been handed over to the Technical Education Department specifically for the second phase of the Gems and Jewellery Park located in Ankurhati, Howrah. The primary purpose is to facilitate skill-building training for the sector.
In a major investment-driven decision, the cabinet acted on a proposal received during last week's Business and Industry Conclave. Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited will be granted 11.35 acres of ceiling-surplus land in Singur to build a large warehouse with an estimated investment of approximately Rs 500 crore. This site is expected to host warehouses for e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart.
Strategic Mergers and Future Implications
Beyond land allocation, the cabinet gave its final approval for the merger of Mother Dairy Calcutta with Banglar Dairy. This consolidation is seen as a step towards strengthening the state's dairy cooperative sector.
The widespread land distribution across Midnapore, Panagarh, Haringhata, Jangalsundari, Domjur, and Singur signals the state government's active push to attract industrial investment and create employment opportunities. The focus on both large-scale industrial plots and specialized parks for gems and jewellery highlights a multi-pronged strategy for economic development in West Bengal.
