Kolkata, June 18 (KNN) Kolkata is expected to attract investment worth Rs 1,739 crore in the next 2 to 3 years. 

The state government is anticipating the investment to have an employment potential of about 14,000 people in Birbhum and Murshidabad districts. 

The development follows after a synergy and business facilitation conclave organised by the state MSME department was held in Bolpur involving both Birbhum and Murshidabad districts.

As per estimates, Birbhum will have an investment of Rs 576 crore while Murshidabad will have Rs 1,163 crore.

In the synergy, proposals have been received from four private entities for setting up industrial parks under SAIP (Scheme for Approved Industrial Park) scheme and in-principle approval has been accorded to one proposal. Besides, 11 parcels of land have been identified for offering to private entities for setting up an industrial park under SAIP. 

Under the Powerloom Incentive Scheme, a proposal has also been received for setting up 30 new age shuttle less powerlooms in Murshidabad.

The event was presided by Chandranath Sinha, state minister for MSME & Textiles Department and was inaugurated by Asit Mal, MP, Bolpur.  (KNN Bureau)