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Center-Right Owned by The PioneerBengal Govt brings out new industrial policy
What's behind this
The West Bengal government has unveiled a new industrial and investment policy that emphasizes job‑linked growth and offers incentives for plant and machinery. The six‑month‑old Suvendu Adhikari administration announced the shift after the previous Trinamool Congress government had scrapped industrial incentive schemes and subsidies. The composite policy targets large‑scale, strategic and mega industrial projects while prioritising employment generation. Industry leaders have praised the framework; Mehul Mohanka, chairman of the CII Eastern Region, described it as progressive, forward‑looking and a strong signal to investors, reinforcing the state’s commitment to industrial growth and advanced manufacturing.
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The announcement of incentives marks a policy shift for West Bengal as the previous Trinamool Congress government had scrapped industrial incentive schemes and subsidies
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Industry bodies and captains welcomed the new policy, stating that it is pragmatic, forward-looking and investor-friendly
RSS excerpt
The six-month-old Suvendu Adhikari Government on Thursday unveiled its new industrial and investment policy for Bengal with investment incentives and employment generation prime on its focus. Apart from large-scale units, strategic and mega industrial projects, the composite policy also targets…
