Kolkata, Aug 29 (KNN) The West Bengal Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to widen the port based industrialisation adding sharp edge in the business scenario in the state.

The development of robust infrastructure, exploring various opportunities in consultation with global analytical firms and development of inland waterways to optimally leverage its maritime advantages are already underway by the state commerce and industry department and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (WBIDC) in deep sea port at Tajpur, major deep sea port at Sagar island and new port with ship building facility at Kulpi, said All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) in a statement.

The state government has already announced a thumping Rs 16,000 crore of investment and 10,000 direct job creations at Tajpur port and port led industry circuit.