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West Bengal to Unveil New Industrial Land Policy Before Durga Puja: CM Suvendu Adhikari
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 20:56
West Bengal to Unveil New Industrial Land Policy Before Durga Puja: CM Suvendu Adhikari
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new industrial land policy will be unveiled before Durga Puja, featuring land pooling, direct purchase, and a single-window system to attract investments.
- •The draft policy aims to simplify land acquisition and development for industry, addressing past issues and ensuring a business-friendly environment.
- •Adhikari met with Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, who assured investments in four to five sectors in West Bengal, with a company team visiting next week.
- •Industry Minister Tapas Roy stated that 33 industrial projects, for which land was handed over, represent an investment of approximately Rs 7,000 crore and are expected to create nearly 62,000 jobs.
- •The CM emphasized that the government will not misuse power or disturb investors and farmers, contrasting its approach with previous regimes and promoting West Bengal's logistical advantages for investment.
Key Questions Answered
The upcoming industrial land policy features provisions for land pooling, direct land purchases, and a single-window system designed to simplify investment processes.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani assured Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari that the group would invest across four to five sectors in the state.
The state government intends to provide land for industries through direct purchases and land pooling instead of engaging in compulsory or forcible land acquisition from farmers.
