Bengal government proposes Industrial Township-MSME Hub in Howrah

New Delhi, July 15 (KNN) Aiming at boosting the industrial activity in the state, the government of West Bengal is planning an industrial township in the Howrah district. Also as a part of the project, a dedicated hub would be established to facilitate setting up of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the district.

In a press interview Rajiva Sinha, Additional Chief Secretary, Industry, Commerce and Enterprise informed about the proposal.

He informed that the government is in process of identifying a large area where the industrial township could be established. This township would further have industrial parks of different sectors including chemical, rubber, plastic and foundry.

Under the project, the township authority will provide all necessary infrastructures necessary for setting up of the industries.

Sinha further said that the area has huge potential. Initial assessment suggests that the township will be able to attract investments of more than 40,000 crores.

This large township is expected to accelerate the process of industrialisation in the region, adding to the economic growth of the state.

The proposal is being drafted and a formal announcement with a blue print would be declared in next three months.

Sinha was speaking at an event organized by Merchants ‘Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata. (KNN/ DA)