Kolkata, Aug 30 (KNN) The delegation of the West Bengal government held discussions with industry groups in Mumbai, extending an invitation for investments in the state.

Led by Amit Mitra, Principal Chief Advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the team met nearly 90 representatives in a meet organised by FICCI on Monday. These included 40 representatives from the gems and jewellery sector, followed by another 50 members of the textile and apparel industry who interacted with the officials.

As per reports, during the meeting, the West Bengal officials emphasised that the state already has a solid foundation in these two areas and informed the industry members of the opportunities available to them, including the approved industrial park scheme, which permits individuals and companies to establish industrial parks on their own property with financial and non-financial support from the state government's MSME department.

Along with a carpet park and a silk park, the state is also building four garment parks near Calcutta, according to the government.

As per Mitra, the entire value chain of the textile industry was present in the meeting. There are many ideas exchanged. They showed interest in Bengal's textile sector.  (KNN Bureau)