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Table of Content
Executive Summary .…………….….……...3
Vision 2022 …………..……..…………..…..5
Advantage State ...………………………….4
West Bengal – An Introduction …….……....6
Annual Budget 2015-16 ……………………18
Infrastructure Status ..................................19
Business Opportunities ……..…………......42
Doing Business in West Bengal …...……...63
State Acts & Policies ….….………..............68
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
West Bengal, India’s 6th largest economy, had a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of US$ 140.56 billion
in 2016-17. The state’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 10.42% during 2005-16.
One of the largest state
economies
Source: Statistics of West Bengal, Government of West Bengal
In 2016-17, West Bengal was the 2nd largest producer of potato in India, accounting for about 25.06% of the
country’s potato output. The state’s potato production stood at 11 million tonnes in 2016-17.
Major producer of
potato
By 2015-16, 8 IT parks located at Barjora, Rajarhat, Asansol, Durgapur Phase II, Bolpur, Siliguri Phase II,
Puralia & Kharagpur started operating. Establishment of 7 new IT parks at Haldia, Krishnanagar, Kalyani,
Bantala, Taratala, Howrah, Malda is expected to start soon in next 5 years.
Kolkata as the next IT
hub
West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India. In 2016-17, rice production in West Bengal totalled to
16.2 million tonnes, which is expected to cross 17 million tonnes by 2017. Largest rice producer
West Bengal is the 3rd largest state in India in term of mineral production, accounting for about one-fifth of
total mineral production. Coal accounts for 99% of extracted minerals. Coal rich state
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ADVANTAGE: WEST BENGAL
Rich labour pool
There are 22 universities and sizeable research
institutes in West Bengal. It is host to top-notch
institutes like IIT Kharagpur and NIT-Durgapur.
Knowledge of English is an advantage for the
workforce of West Bengal, especially in Kolkata.
Excellent connectivity
West Bengal offers excellent connectivity to the rest of
India in terms of railways, roadways, ports and airports.
Major stretches of the golden quadrilateral project also
pass through the northern districts of the state.
In Dec 2016, the central government has approved a
US$ 1 billion highway project connecting West Bengal
with three countries – Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
Scope for industrial
Progress
West Bengal has abundant natural resources of
minerals and suitable agro-climatic conditions for
agriculture, horticulture and fisheries. It is in the vicinity
of mineral rich states like Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha.
The contribution of the textile industry to the state’s
GSDP is targeted to rise to 10% by 2022-23.
Advantage
West Bengal
Geographic and cost advantage
Location advantage makes the state a traditional
market for eastern India, the Northeast, Nepal and
Bhutan. It is also a strategic entry point for markets in
South-East Asia.
Cost of operating a business is lower in Kolkata than in
other metropolitan cities.
Source: West Bengal Vision 2022-23, News articles
2014-15
Annual
textile sales
US$ 4.5
billion
2022-23 T
Annual
textile sales
US$ 21.5
billion
Note: T – Target
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VISION – 2022
Source: Confederation of Indian Industry
Vision
2022
Agriculture
Sanitation &
hygiene Governance
Power generation
Economic
development Transportation
infrastructure
Health
Providing appropriate
transportation, irrigation and
storage facilities.
Training farmers to use
scientific agri practices.
Use of innovative crop
production methods, research,
new seed technologies.
Red tapism to be minimised or
removed and encouraging
transparency in governance.
Encouraging technological
innovation in providing services and
governance.
Development of sanitation and
hygiene infrastructure, supporting
urban development.
Ensuring fresh water supply and
clean drinking water in rural areas.
The state to act as an exporter
of power.
Introducing reforms in sector to
improve overall efficiency.
Encouraging renewable energy
power plants.
Building niche for manufacturing
and services sector in state.
Providing funding support,
infrastructure, land and logistics
to high importance sectors.
Facilitating road connectivity
throughout the state, upgrading
air transportation, transformation
of the state’s port to world class
facilities for container
management and shipping.
Implementation of social security
schemes and enforcing various
health & food policies.
Improving medical infrastructure by
improving quality of healthcare.
Education Ensuring primary education to all.
Upgradation of capacity,
infrastructure and teaching methods
of higher educational institutes.
Encouraging skill based education
(vocational training).
Note: HYV: High Yielding Variety
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WEST BENGAL FACT FILE
Source: West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, Census 2011
West Bengal is situated in eastern India and shares its borders with
Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim and Assam. The state also shares
international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. The Bay
of Bengal is in the south of the state.
Bengali is the official language of the state, though English and Hindi
are also widely used. Nepali is spoken primarily in Darjeeling district.
Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur, Raniganj, Kharagpur, Haldia,
Darjeeling, Malda, Midnapore, Cooch Behar and Howrah are some
of the key cities in the state.
West Bengal's climate varies from tropical savannah in the southern
portions to humid sub-tropical in the north.
Source: Maps of India
Parameters West Bengal
Capital Kolkata
Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 88,752
Administrative districts (No) 19
Population density (persons per sq. km) 1,028
Total population (million) 91.3
Male population (million) 46.9
Female population (million) 44.4
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 957
Literacy rate (%) 77.1
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WEST BENGAL IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter West Bengal All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 6.51 100.0 Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West
Bengal, Central Statistics Office
GSDP growth rate (%) 14.89 8.71 Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West
Bengal, Central Statistics Office
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,539.50 1,546 Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West
Bengal, Central Statistics Office
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 10,532.78 330,273.65 Central Electricity Authority, as of June 2017
Wireless subscribers (No) 58,712,0931
1,180,824,744 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of May
2017
Internet subscribers (No) 16,580,0001
422,200,000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
March 2017
National highway length (km) 2,909.8 100,087.08 NHAI, Roads and Building Department-
Government of India
Major and minor ports (No) 2 13+187 Indian Port Association
Airports (No) 3 125 Airports Authority of India
Note: 1including West Bengal and Sikkim
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WEST BENGAL IN FIGURES … (2/2)
1Includes West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Parameter West Bengal All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 77.1 73.0 Census, 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.0 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investment
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 3.981
332.11 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April
2000 to March 2017
Industrial Infrastructure
PPP projects Completed & Operational (No) 31 1,246 DEA , Ministry of Finance, Government of India, July
2016
Operational SEZs (No) 7 200 Notified as of April 2017, Ministry of Commerce &
Industry, Department of Commerce, April 2017
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of West Bengal at current prices (in US$ billion)
At current prices, gross state domestic product (GSDP)* of
West Bengal is estimated at US$ 140.56 billion in 2015-16.
The average annual GSDP growth rate from 2005-06 to 2015-
16 was about 10.42%.
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West Bengal, Central Statistics Office
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CAGR 10.42%
GSDP per capita of West Bengal at current prices (in US$)
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CAGR 9.61%
The state’s per capita GSDP^ in 2015-16 was US$ 1,539.50
as compared to US$ 615 in 2005-06.
The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of 9.61% between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
Note: GSDP* - State Plan Budget Estimates 2015-16, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of West Bengal at current prices (in US$ billion)
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.51
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CAGR 10.11%
At current prices, net state domestic product (NSDP)# of West
Bengal was estimated at US$ 124.54 billion in 2015-16.
The average annual NSDP growth rate from 2005-06 to 2015-
16 was about 10.11%.
The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was US$1,364.02 as
compared to US$505 in 2005-06.
The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.31% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
NSDP per capita of West Bengal at current prices (in US$)
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CAGR 9.31%
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West Bengal, Central Statistics Office
Note: NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in million, per capita NSDP& - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
In 2015-16, the tertiary sectorµ contributed 60.83% to the state’s
GSDP at factor cost, followed by the primary sector (23.46%) and
secondary sector (15.71%).
At a CAGR of 15.55%, the tertiary sector has been the fastest
growing among the 3 sectors from 2004-05 to 2015-16. The growth
has been driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance,
transport, communications & other services.
The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 14.17% between 2004-05
and 2015-16.
The secondary sector grew at a CAGR of 11.09% between 2004-05
& 2015-16. It was driven by manufacturing, construction, electricity,
gas & water supply.
GSDP composition by sector
25.30% 23.46%
20.30%
15.71%
54.40% 60.83%
0%
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100%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
14.17%
15.55%
11.09%
CAGR
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of West Bengal, Central Statistics Office
Note: Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION … (1/2)
Agriculture is the chief occupation of the people of West Bengal. It
contributed 18.8% to the state’s GSDP in 2014-15. Rice, potato, jute,
sugarcane and wheat are the top 5 crops of the state. Rice is the
principal food crop of West Bengal. The state is the largest producer
of rice in India. In 2015-16, rice production reached 16.1 million
tonnes.
In 2015-16, the production of horticulture crops in West Bengal stood
at 27.97 million metric tonnes. Other major food crops in the state
include rapeseed & mustard, maize, onion, pulses, coconut and tea.
The state stands 1st in the country in terms of jute production. In
2015-16, the state produced around 2.38 million tonnes of sugarcane
& 3.1 million tonnes of fruits.
Tea & jute are the major crops being produced in the state. Tea
gardens in the state are located in Darjeeling & Jalpaiguri, the
northern districts of West Bengal.
From March 2017, Kerala State Cooperative Consumers Federation
(Consumerfed) is set to purchase rice worth US$ 14.87 million, from
West Bengal, to sell at affordable rates at its outlets across the state,
to keep a check on the rising prices of rice.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Coconut Development Board, Tea Board of India
Fruits Vegetables Plantation Flowers Spices
252.66 1,387.49 52.49 26.04 128.10
Area of major horticulture crops in West Bengal (2016-17) (‘000
hectares)
Crop Annual production, 2016-17 (‘000 tonnes)
Rice 16,1003
Fruits 3708.45
Jute 68.002
Sugarcane 2,380.03
Vegetables 25,500.61
Plantation 293.48
Flowers 282.76
Onion 380.153
Spices 356.60
Honey 15.76
Tea 324.261 2
Total pulses 326.83
Note: 1In million kg, News articles, 22014-15, 32015-16
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION … (2/2)
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India,
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Allocated Released Allocated Released Allocated Released Allocated Released
9.17 6.40 12.61 9.16 10.54 8.30 5.43 2.82
Funds under National Food Security Mission– US$ million
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Allocated Released Allocated Released Allocated Released Allocated Released
6.35 3.15 7.05 1.33 7.05 3.11 4.35 1.53
Funds under National Horticulture Mission by Government of India – US$ million
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
FDI inflows in West Bengal, along with Sikkim and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands, during April 2000 to March 2017, totalled US$ 3.98
billion.
West Bengal contributes around 1% to the total FDI inflows of the
country.
During Bengal Global Summit, a total investment of US$3.48 billion
was allocated to the mining and the fisheries sector of the state.
The state government has received investment proposals worth US$
35 billion during the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit, which
was organised in January 2017.
FDI inflows in West Bengal1 (in US$ million)
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Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP)
Note: 1Includes West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORT TRENDS
The total exports of West Bengal stood at about US$ 9.02 billion in 2014-15. Leather exports from the state constitute about 12% of India’s total
leather goods exports.
West Bengal is the country’s leading exporter of flowers. In addition, the state has the country’s largest brackish-water resources for shrimp
farming and has been a leading exporter of shrimps from India.
West Bengal is the leading exporter of potatoes to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The other export products include jute, tea, rice, etc.
Floriculture exports from the state of West Bengal increased from US$ 13.78 million in 2015-16 to US$ 12.31 million in 2016-171. Exports of fruits
& vegetable seeds from West Bengal increased from US$ 11.84 million in 2015-16 to US$ 6.58 million in 2016-171, while, exports of non-basmati
rice from the state, in 2016-171, were recorded at US$ 313.45 million.
Source: APEDA, News Articles
Note: 1Data for April 2016 – February 2017
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ANNUAL BUDGET 2017-18
Source: Government of West Bengal, Finance Department, Budget 2017-18
Sector Annual allocation (US$ million)
Department of Panchayat and Rural Development 1,996.77
Department of School Education 1,499.36
Women, Child Development and Welfare Department 719.14
Department of Health & Family Welfare 512.05
Irrigation & Waterways 374.07
Departments of Public Works & Public Works (Road) 458.37
Power 246.79
Agriculture 305.80
Housing 142.79
Technical Education and Training 121.22
Major sector-wise allocation as per Budget 2017-18
The total expenditure allocated for the state as per the state budget 2017-18 is US$ 109.64 billion
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Budget 2016-17
West Bengal has a total road length of around 299,209 km. The
national highways running through the state cover approximately
2,909.8 km. As per state budget 2016-17, in West Bengal, more
than 10,663 km of highways and 10,000 km of rural roads have
been constructed & renovated over past 5 years.
As of July 2015, the state Government proposed the construction of
4 roads with a combined length of 159.22 km to the Border Roads
Organisation (BRO) in the state of West Bengal.
Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme, the
total funds allocated & released for the state, during 2015-16 (up to
October 2015), were recorded to be US$ 163.92 million & US$
109.38 million, respectively. For road works, an expenditure of US$
98.16 million was incurred under PMGSY during 2015-16 (till
October 2015).
In the state budget 2016-17, the Government of West Bengal
proposed to increase the funds allocated to Public Works (Roads)
Department, from US$ 246.28 million in 2015-16 to US$ 399.95
million in 2016-17.
For FY16 the total capital outlay for development of roads & bridges
in the state stood at US$ 320.45 million.
A number of road development projects have been taken up under
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). The Barasat-Krishnanagar
section, Palsit-Dankuni road project and Panagarh-Palsit road
project are some of the PPP projects taken up in the state.
In May 2017, the state government is planning to develop the 2.6 km
long Muragaccha-Kalyani road at NH-34 end to improve road
connectivity for the proposed AIIMS at Kalyani. The project includes
construction of four lane stretch along with both side drain and
additional cross drain system.
Road type Road length (km)
Total road length 299,209
National highways 2,909.8
State highways 4,505
Funds allocated for maintenance of national highways in West
Bengal – US$ Million
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS
West Bengal is well connected through the railway network. The
length of railways was around 4,069.97 km as of 2014.
Howrah, Asansol, Sealdah, Bandel, Bardhaman, Kharagpur and
New Jalpaiguri are the main junctions in West Bengal.
Indian Railways has an electric locomotive production unit,
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), located on the West Bengal-
Jharkhand border, with a production capacity of 230 engines.
Indian Railways has already started work to set up an electric
locomotive assembly and ancillary unit at Dankuni, West Bengal.
The work on extension of metro railway from Dum Dum to Noapara,
which is 2.57 km long, is being completed by Kolkata’s Metro
Railway, whereas the work on extension work from Noapara to
Baranagar is being implemented by RVNL.
As of November 2015, the construction work on metro stretch of
4.38 km from Noapara and Dakshineshwar has commenced from
the end of Dakshineshwar and is expected to be commissioned by
the end of 2017.
The government is also planning to introduce driverless metro trains
by 2018, with GoA3 and GoA4 automation systems being used.
Source: Maps of India Ministry of Railways, Government of India
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS … (1/2)
West Bengal has 2 airports: domestic & an international airport.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is located in Dum
Dum, 18 km from Kolkata; the domestic airports are at Bagdogra
(Siliguri) & at Behala, 16 km from Kolkata.
For the year 2015-16, total passenger traffic at Kolkata airport was
12,421,244.
The Kolkata airport is being modernised at a estimated cost of US$
521 million. Modernization would include modern taxiways, a new
terminal & extension of a runway. This would help in increasing the
passenger handling capacity to around 25 million passengers
annually as compared to 10.9 million in March 2015.
Kazi Nazrul Islam airport at Andal, Bardhaman, has become the 1st
greenfield airport in India. The project has been promoted by Bengal
Aerotropolis Projects Limited (BAPL) with an estimated cost of
around US$ 2.2 billion. The airport started operations in May 2015.
Upgradation of Coochbehar and Bagdogra Airports has been
planned under the 12th Five Year Plan. There are also plans for
setting up of new airports at Malda, Coochbehar, Haldia, Burdwan,
Asansol & Sagar.
West Bengal became the first state to provide 100% waiver on sales
tax on aviation turbine fuel at Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Bagdogra
and Cooch Behar for a three-year period.
Source: Airports Authority of India
International airport
Domestic airport
Kolkata
Bagdogra
Behala
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS … (2/2)
Source: Airports Authority of India,
Kolkata aircraft movement (nos.)
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During 2016-17, the Kolkata airport handled 152,415 Metric Ton of freight.
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS AND INLAND
WATERWAYS … (1/2)
West Bengal has two major ports located at Kolkata and Haldia.
From April to July 2017, the combined volume of goods handled by
both the ports of Kolkata and Haldia, was 18.41 million tonnes,
comprising 13.019 million tonnes at Haldia Dock Complex and 5.391
million tonnes at Kolkata Dock System.
In light of capacity expansion plans of existing industries near Haldia
dock, Kolkata Port Trust has announced plans to upgrade Haldia
dock’s cargo handling capacity by constructing riverine jetties. The
upgradation is expected to be completed by 2017.
DP World is developing a greenfield container terminal on the east
bank of the river Hooghly in Kulpi. The port will have 900 mtr quay
line and 34 hectares of paved yard. The project cost is US$ 265
million.
Government of India has declared the entire stretch of the Ganges
between Haldia and Allahabad as National Waterway-1 (NW-1). NW-
1 spans across a distance of 1,620 km. The 560-km Haldia-Farakka
stretch of NW-1 has been developed as part of the multi-modal
system for cargo from Nepal, Bhutan, north Bengal and the
northeastern states. As of August 2016, the first trial of cargo
transport on NW-1, was launched from Varanasi to Kolkata.
The state Government has initiated plans to reclaim the 43 km north-
canal system that stretches from river Hoogly to river Raimangal on
the Bangladesh border.
Haldia
Cargo movement in National Waterway One
27,16,436
33
,49
,13
8
50
,50
,20
9
62
,37
,12
4
30
,65
,56
4
-
10,00,000
20,00,000
30,00,000
40,00,000
50,00,000
60,00,000
70,00,000
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-
16¹
201
6-1
7
Source: Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, Indian Port Association
Kolkata
1
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS AND INLAND
WATERWAYS … (2/2)
Traffic handled by Kolkata Dock System (‘000 tonnes)
12
,87
5
15
,28
3
16
,78
2
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,0002
01
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
Traffic handled by Haldia Dock Complex (‘000 tonnes)
28
,51
1 3
1,0
10
33
,50
7
26,000
27,000
28,000
29,000
30,000
31,000
32,000
33,000
34,000
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
Commodity Kolkata Dock System Haldia Dock Complex
P.O.L 321 4,071
Iron ore 12 869
Fertiliser 127 397
Coal 211 4,880
Container 5,590 802
Others 3,638 8,624
Traffic handled at major ports in West Bengal during 2015-16(2) (‘000 tonnes)
Source: Indian Port Association
Note: 1As of December 2015, 2As of October 2015
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER
As of June 2017, West Bengal had a total installed power generation
capacity of 10,532.78 MW; of which 6,697.95 MW was under state
utilities; 2,664.07 MW was under the private sector and 1,170.77 MW
was under central utilities.
Of the total installed power capacity, 8,612.15 MW was contributed
by thermal power, 1,396.00 MW by hydropower and 424.64 MW by
renewable power.
West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency, formed in the
year 1993, has implemented a large number of programmes related
to solar energy, wind energy, mini & micro hydel, bio-energy, etc.
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited Board is
planning to establish an additional 500 MW unit under the existing
capacity of Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant in coming years.
Similarly, the establishment of 2 new units (500 MW each) in San-
taldih Thermal Power Plant, are being planned by WBPDC in coming
years. Moreover, the work on setting up one unit is under process.
In August 2016, the Central Government launched Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwala Yojana, targeted to benefit 19.6 million BPL households over
a period of three years. The state is expected to witness an
investment of around US$ 441 million, while creating 10,000 new
jobs.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Installed power capacity (MW)
7,7
31
.70
8,1
49
.50
8,3
16
.90
8,5
67
.30
8,6
54
.30
8,9
58
.80
9,5
76
.00
9,9
84
.40
10
,38
2.7
8
10
,53
2.7
8
0.0
2,000.0
4,000.0
6,000.0
8,000.0
10,000.0
12,000.0
200
8-0
9
200
9-1
0
201
0-1
1
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-1
8(1
)
In March 2017, SPML Infra Ltd received new orders worth US$
37.18 million for power transmission and distribution in West Bengal
and Haryana. The company received US$ 15.90 million worth of
orders from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company for
rural electricity infrastructure development in Murshidabad.
During 2015-16, out of 22 un-electrified, 8 villages were electrified
with the cumulative achievement being 37,449.
(1) Note: As of June 2017
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EMPHASIS ON HYDRO POWER PROJECTS
The state is laying emphasis on the development of hydel power
generation capacity. WBSEDCL has identified potential to develop
6,300 MW of hydropower, which includes pumped storage potential
of 4,800 MW and 1,500 MW of canal falls.
During 2015-16, the total hydro power generated in the state was
recorded to be 1,328 MW.
Expected growth in hydro power capacity (MW)
1,3
28
2,3
00
-
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
201
5-1
6
201
9-2
0
Prime mover Developer Project name Installed capacity (MW)
Steam
C.E.S.C. Pvt.
Budge-Budge Thermal Power
Station 750
Steam New Cossipore Thermal Power
Station 160
Steam Southern Replacement T P S 135
Steam Titagarh Thermal Power Station 240
Steam
Dishergarh Pvt.
Chinakuri Thermal Power Station 30
Steam Dishergarh Thermal Power Station 18
Steam Seebpore Thermal Power Station 8.375
Steam M/s Haldia Energy Limited Haldia TPP 600
Total power generating capacity 1,941.37
Private sector power generating stations
Source: Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), there
were 58.71 million wireless subscribers and 0.32 million wireline
subscribers in West Bengal as of May 2017.
Kolkata offers about 580 Mbps of international satellite connectivity
through Tata-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) and
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).
The state has five STPI earth stations at Kolkata, Durgapur,
Kharagpur, Haldia, and Siliguri. The Department of
Telecommunications has selected Digha in the East Midnapore
district as the cable landing station for the submarine-cable laying
project connecting India and Southeast Asia.
In May 2017, the state recorded 16,592 new telephone wireless
connections of Aircel, 199,640 new connections of Vodafone and
166,209 new wireless connections of Bharti Airtel.
By the end of May 2017, 16,241,628 subscribers had submitted
requests for mobile number portability in West Bengal.
Wireless subscribers1
58,712,093
Wire-line subscribers1
320,207
Internet subscribers1 16,580,0002
Teledensity (in%) 93.26
Telecom Infrastructure (As of May 2017)
Dishnet Wireless
Bharti Airtel
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL)
IDEA Cellular
Reliance Communications
Vodafone Essar
Tata Teleservices
Some of the major telecom operators in West Bengal
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 1including West Bengal and Sikkim 2As of March 2017
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
(JNNURM), 80 projects costing US$ 1.2 billion have been sanctioned
for West Bengal as of 2015 under Urban Infrastructure & E-
Governance. Key areas of development are water supply, sewerage,
solid-waste management, construction of flyovers, drainage/storm
water drains & mass rapid transport system. In comparison with the
previous allocation of US$ 314.37 million in 2015-16, under the state
budget 2016-17, the Government of West Bengal allocated US$
366.21 million to the Urban Development Department.
In March 2017, Kolkata's Eco Park opened a new organic herbal
restaurant known as Roof-Katha, which is managed by the Bengal
agriculture department. The restaurant’s roof has an organic garden,
products of which are used to cook & serve the food.
Note: UIG - Urban Infrastructure and Governance
Project Name Project cost – US$
million
110 MGD Jetty, water pumping station, 50
MGD water treatment plant 32.68
3 million gallon capacity semi
underground reservoir cum booster
pumping station at Convent Park
-
3 million gallon capacity semi
underground reservoir cum booster
pumping station at Senpally
-
Major projects completed in 2016
Project Description
Kolkata Urban
Services for the
Poor (KUSP)
Programme for 40 urban local bodies within
Kolkata Metropolitan Area, excluding Kolkata
Municipal Corporation, at a cost of US$ 155
million. The allocation of financial aid is as
follows: Infrastructure (67.4%), capacity building
(11.2%), economic development (5.0%), health
support (4.4%) & the rest for planning, innovation
and monitoring.
Kolkata
Environment
Improvement
Project (KEIP)
Project with assistance from the Asian
Development Bank and the Department for
International Development (DFID), at a cost of
US$ 401.3 million.
Italian Assisted
Solid Waste
Management &
Water Supply
Projects
Project for water supply and solid-waste
management in selected towns of West
Bengal, at a cost of US$ 34 million.
Externally aided programmes are as follows:
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FOCUS ON PPP MODEL
The state has outlined opportunities of US$ 736.5 million for PPP
projects, mainly in the area of tourism. The Himalayan mountain
range, the largest riverine delta, a mangrove forest, Sunderban & tea
gardens in Darjeeling are some of the state’s main tourist attractions.
West Bengal has also planned the development of several airports,
budget & premium hotels in Sunderbans, Digha & other places.
Establishment of the West Bengal Infrastructure Development Fund
is aimed to meet the financing needs of PPP projects.
Professional PPP consultants and PPP cells have also been created
to undertake sector-specific PPP projects.
Three new medical colleges have been planned in Kolkata, Nadia
and Cooch Behar on a PPP model
Under the PPP mode, West Bengal is the 1st state in India to set up
fair price medicine shops. As of July 2015, around 100 medicine
shops were set up in the state, which have helped to provide a
discount of around US$ 67.22 million to over 15,700,000 patients.
Tourism
Health
Education
Road and bypass, flyovers
Airports and heliports
Logistic hubs
Industrial and knowledge parks
Townships
Water supply and power
Solid waste management and
drainage
Urban transport and housing
Key focus sectors for the PPP model
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KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP)
PROJECTS
Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India
Project name Sector-sub sector Project cost
(US$ million) Stage
Amusement Park at Dagapur Social and Commercial Infrastructure-Common
infrastructure for industrial parks, SEZ 4.15 Operation
Berth 4A (Haldia) Project Transport-Ports (excluding captive) 33.18 Operation
Kolkata–Durgapur Expressway Transport – Roads and bridges 71.67 Operation
Mechanisation of HDC Berth No.
2 and 8 Transport-Ports (excluding captive) 24.88 Operation
O&M and Management of 25
MGD Water Treatment Plant
Water sanitation - Sewage collection, treatment
and disposal system 7.47 Operation
Palsit-Dankuni NH-2 (Durgapur
Expressway) Road Project Transport – Roads and bridges 71.67 Operation
Panagarh-Palsit Road Transport – Roads and bridges 58.06 Operation
Development of Haldia Dock II
(North) Transport-Ports (excluding captive) 136.26 Operation
Water Supply and Sewerage
Systems at Salt Lake
Sanitation-Sewage collection, treatment and
disposal system 11.11 Operation
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs … (1/2)
Notified SEZs in West Bengal(1)
Uttarpara: IT/ITeS park
24 Parganas: IT/ITeS
park
Rajarhat, Kolkata:
IT/ITeS parks (Unitech
Hi-Tech Structures)
Rajarhat, Kolkata:
IT/ITeS parks (DLF)
New Town: IT/ITeS
park
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Note: (1)As of July 2015
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs … (2/2)
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Industry Locations No of SEZs
Bengal Srei Infrastructure
Development Limited
Kharagpur, West
Bengal 1
DLF Limited
Dankuni township,
West Bengal 1
SEZs with in-principal approvals-June 2017
Industry Locations No of SEZs
IT/ITeS
Kolkata, Rajarhat, 24 South
Paraganas, Uttarpara, North
24 Parganas, Rajarhat, New
Town Kolkatta
7
Formally approved SEZs-June 2017
Industry 2013-14 2014-151
Exports – US$ billion 2.69 0.45
Employees 48,112 49,599
Exports and employees in SEZs in West Bengal
As of July 2016, West Bengal had 21 SEZs; of which, 7 are
operational, 5 are notified, 7 are formally approved and 2 have in-
principle been approved.
5
1
1
IT/ITES
Gems & Jewellery
Multi Product
Sector-wise operational SEZs in West Bengal
Note: (1)As of July 2015
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/2)
West Bengal has a literacy rate of 77.1%; the male literacy rate is
81.7% and the female literacy rate is 70.5%.
Net enrollment ratio (NERs) of girls in primary education, upper
primary education and elementary education was higher than the
boys in West Bengal.
West Bengal has 22 universities, 124 polytechnics, 72 management
colleges, 114 industrial training institutes and industrial training
centers (which includes 52 Government ITI centres & 62 private
centres ) & 17 medical colleges.
On National Science day, 2017, foldscopes or origami paper
microscopes were distributed among all state run schools in rural
areas, as a charity initiative for making science accessible to the
Bengali-speaking masses in the state.
Source: Census 2011
Number of schools
Primary only: 76,514
Upper primary with secondary/higher
secondary: 6,850
Pupil-teacher ratio All schools: 26.8:1
Enrolment of students in
schools (all schools)
Government schools: 12,972,344
Private schools: 996,723
Number of teachers (all
schools)
Government teachers: 512,714
Private teachers: 65,589
West Bengal’s education statistics
Literacy rate 77.1
Male literacy 81.7
Female literacy 70.5
Literacy rates (%)
Source: State Report Card
Scheme 2012-
13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
SSA
Program
me
428.1 254.1 161.3 129.4 722.81
Funds released for West Bengal under SSA scheme – US$
million
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (2/2)
The West Bengal Government Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
Scheme has been instituted to help poor students pursue higher
education. The scholarship amount varies from US$ 10 to US$ 33
per month.
As per state budget 2016-17, the Government of West Bengal
allocated US$ 1,493.03 million for school education, US$ 75.64
million for higher education and US$ 111.38 million for technical
education and training in the state.
In 2014-15, the state Government set up 155 primary schools and
350 upper primary schools in West Bengal. In addition, 104 junior
high schools were upgraded into high schools and 206 high schools
were upgraded to higher secondary schools during this period.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), several projects have
been planned for the development of education related infrastructure:
• Five new universities will be set up across the state.
• 18 model degree colleges will be set up in 18 districts.
• 60 general degree colleges will be set up in the economically
backward districts of the state.
• 75 new integrated schools with residential facilities will be set up
in the backward areas.
Source: University Grants Commission, Government of India, Medical Council of India, All India Council for Technical Education, West Bengal Technical Education & Training Department
State universities: 22
Polytechnics: 124
Management colleges: 72
Industrial training institutes and industrial training centres: 114 ( Including
both Government & Private)
Medical colleges: 17
Educational infrastructure (2015)
University of Calcutta
Jadavpur University
National Institute of Technology
Rabindra Bharati University
Vidyasagar University
Burdwan University
West Bengal University of Health
Sciences
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Institute of Technology
Indian Institute of Management
Bengal Engineering & Science
University
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Indian Association for Cultivation of
Science
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Premier institutions in West Bengal
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (1/2)
The health infrastructure of West Bengal comprised 78 sub divisional
hospitals, 27 district hospitals, 1,020 primary health centres, 445
community health centres and 10,388 sub-centres as of November
2015.
As per state budget 2016-17, US$ 458.17 million was allocated to
the Health and Family Welfare department.
During 2014-15, the Government of West Bengal set up 8 new
district hospitals and 8 new health districts in the state.
As of February 2015, West Bengal had 561 functional health units
and a New Born Care Corner (NBCC) was established in each
health unit. Additionally, the state Government has planned to set up
another 100 NBCCs across the state of West Bengal.
The state has launched the Antoyadaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme
to ensure that families get food grains; total number of beneficiaries
under this scheme is 1.98 million families.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), the state Government
has planned to upgrade the Jhargram sub-divisional hospital to
district hospital. It has also proposed to set up a new blood bank at
Khatra, Bankura.
Active sub-district hospitals 78
Active district hospitals 27
Active primary health centres 1,020
Active community health centres 445
Active sub-centres 10,388
Health infrastructure – (As of November 2015)
Birth rate1
15.5
Death rate1
65.9
Infant mortality rate2
26
Health indicators (2015)
Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin, December 2016, Census 2011, 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births
Source: West Bengal Budget 2016-17, Department of Finance, Government of West
Bengal
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (2/2)
During 2015-16, a total of 55 mobile medical units (MMUs)/mobile
medical vans (MMVs)/boat clinics were proposed by the state at an
amount of US$ 3.41 million, under National Health Mission.
Further, under NHM, the Government of India launched Rashtriya
Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) to detect the deficiencies, defects
at birth, diseases and development delays among children in the age
group of 0-18 years. During 2015-16 (up to June 2015), the number
of children screened under this mission stood at 29,98,246.
Source: West Bengal Budget 2016-17, Department of Finance, Government of West Bengal
Allocated Utilised
2014-15 1,545.07 305.74
2015-16 1,255.18 218.54
Funds for upgradation/strengthening of PHCs, CHCs, district
hospitals and new construction/renovation in tribal areas (US$
million)
Funds
Allocated
Funds
Released Expenditure
2014-15 160.90 161.72 182.83
2015-16 134.97 104.52 113.49
Funds and expenditure under National Rural Health Mission
(NRHM)- US$ million
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Released 170.08 166.80 41.49
Funds released under mid day meal scheme - US$ million
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CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Cricket and football (soccer) are popular sports in the state. Kolkata is one of the major centres for football in India and is home to top national
clubs such as East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting Club. Around US$ 17.3 million to be allocated for assistance of around
7,000 sports clubs in the state.
Eden Gardens, Salt Lake Stadium and Netaji Indoor Stadium are some of the well known sports stadiums in the state. West Bengal is known for
its premier sports clubs: Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Tollygunge Club, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Calcutta Rowing Club and Calcutta Cricket and
Football Club.
Bengal had been the harbinger of modernism in fine arts. Birla Academy of Art and Culture Museum, Rashtriya Lalit Kala Academy, Academy of
Fine Arts, Asiatic Society and Ashutosh Museum of Indian Arts are some of the art establishments in the state.
West Bengal has a rich culture and literature. Music forms in West Bengal include Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, Adhunik, Shyamashangeet,
Jibonmukhi, Baul, Gombhira and Bhawaiya.
Dance forms include Gaudiya Nritya, Rabindra Nritya, Chhau, Raibense dance, Jhumar and Adhunik Nritya. Jatra is the traditional theatre form of
West Bengal.
As per state budget 2017-18, US$ 73.98 million was allocated for the Sports & Youth Services Department, by the Government of West Bengal.
In March 2017, the state government announced its plans to start producing volleyball nets, volleyballs & footballs, which will be used for playing &
training in games, and make Bengal a self sustained state. Earlier the requirement for sports goods in the state was fulfilled from Jalandhar.
Source: West Bengal Budget 2016-17, Department of Finance, Government of West Bengal
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/3)
West Bengal has 12 growth centres for medium and large scale
industries, set up by the West Bengal Industrial Development
Corporation (WBIDC). There are exclusive growth centres for
electronics, software technology and export processing.
The Naba Diganta Industrial Township was set up in January 2006,
in Kolkata’s Salt Lake township to encourage IT and related
industries.
West Bengal’s major industrial areas are Haldia, Kolkata, Asansol-
Durgapur region, and Kharagpur.
WBIDC helps get clearances required for setting up industry. It also
focuses on sector-specific infrastructure for industries such as food,
apparel, IT, electronics, engineering, gems & jewellery, cement and
chemicals.
Under the ‘Upgradation of 1,396 Government ITIs through ‘Public
Private Partnership’ scheme, 28 industrial training institutes (ITIs)
were covered in the state of West Bengal as of August 2015.
Additionally, under the ‘Skill Development in 34 Districts Affected by
Left Wing Extremism’ scheme, one ITI located in Paschim Midnapur
was covered.
During the Bengal Global Business Summit, which was organized in
January 2017, the state’s manufacturing sector procured investments
worth US$ 9.19 billion.
In an effort to improve the industrial infrastructure, the state
government in April 2017 has pulled in heavy investments from
major companies from China’s Shandong and Jiangsu provinces. Six
major joint ventures have been signed between the Chinese majors
and mid-sized companies in Bengal.
Project name Location
Technopolis Sector V, Salt Lake City
Globsyn Crystals Sector V, Salt Lake City
Infinity-Benchmark Sector V, Salt Lake City
Godrej Waterside Sector V, Salt Lake City
Millennium City Sector V, Salt Lake City
The Hub Sector V, Salt Lake City
Infinity (Tower-II) Sector V, Salt Lake City
Videocon-Salarpuria Sector V, Salt Lake City
Bengal Intelligent Park Sector V, Salt Lake City
Ascendas Rajarhat
Keepeland Rajarhat
DLF Rajarhat
Unitech Group Rajarhat
Sunrise City EM Bypass
Some of the IT projects in Kolkata
Source: West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/3)
Industrial parks in West Bengal
Borjora, Bankura
District: Plasto Steel
Park (Phase-I & II)
Kolkata:
Manikanchan SEZ
( Phase I and II),
Garment Park,
Shilpangan (Light
Engineering Park)
Howrah: Food Park (Phase I
& II), Kandua Food Park,
Poly Park, Rubber Park,
Foundry Park
West Midnapore District: Vidyasagar
Industrial Park, Shalboni Industrial
Park, Godapiasal Industrial Park
Raghunathpur, Purulia
District: Raghunathpur
Steel & Allied Industrial
Park
Bardhhaman:
Panagarh Industrial Park,
Salanpur Industrial Park,
Ranigunj Aluminium &
Non-ferrous Metals Park
24 Parganas North:
Rishi Bankim Industrial
Park
Source: West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (3/3)
Some of the industrial parks in West Bengal
Project name Location
Food Park (Phase-I & II ) Food processing Sankrail, (Howrah District)
Poly Park Polymer products Sankrail, (Howrah District)
Rubber Park Rubber footwear, hoses, tubes, automotive rubber
products Sankrail, (Howrah District)
Kolkata Biotech Park Biotechnology products Kolkata
Plasto Steel Park (Phase-I & II) Iron and steel and plastic products Borjora (Bankurna District)
Vidyasagar Industrial Park Engineering and manufacturing Kharagpur (West Midnapore District)
Shalboni Industrial Park Iron & steel Shalboni (West Midnapore District)
Panagarh Industrial Park Engineering and manufacturing Panagarh (Bardhhaman)
Raghunathpur Steel & Allied
Industrial Park Iron & steel, cement and power Raghunathpur, (Purulia District)
Foundry Park (Phase-I & II ) Castings, forge and foundry products Sankrail, (Howrah District)
Rishi Bankim Industrial Park Multi-product 24 Parganas North
Garment Park Garments Kolkata
Shilpangan (Light Engineer. Park) Light engineering products Kolkata
Source: West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, Department of Biotechnology Government of West Bengal
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Under Smart City Program, the state government has announced
plans to build seven smart cities in West Bengal. As of June 2017, 1
smart city was short listed in the state of West Bengal to be
developed as a smart city.
55 cities in the state were identified under Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) as of 2017-18.
US$ 2.84 million was allocated to the state of West Bengal for
Administrative and Office Expenses (A&OE) in order to prepare the
Service Level Improvement Plan (SLIP)/Capacity Building (CB). In
July 2015, the Ministry of Urban Development of Government of
India released US$ 2.45 million as advance for the 59 cities under
AMRUT guidelines.
AMRUT AND SMART CITIES
Cities Population
New Town Kolkata 36,541
Number of AMRUT cities with population less
than 1 million 53
Number of AMRUT cities with population
in the range of 1 – 10 million 2
Number of AMRUT cities with population
greater than 10 million 0
Total number of AMRUT cities 55
Classification of AMRUT Cities in West Bengal on the basis of
population
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KEY INDUSTRIES
The natural resources, policy incentives & infrastructure in the state
support investments in major sectors like iron, steel, biotechnology,
coal, leather, jute products, tea, IT, gems & jewellery. The state has
3,000 acres of land at its disposal to set up industries.
Climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of tea & jute have made
West Bengal a major centre for these products & related industries.
West Bengal occupies a predominant position in the development of
micro & small scale enterprises.
MSME industries are considered to create maximum employment
opportunities for the youth in the state as the sector has maximum
elasticity of labour output. Over the last 5 years, there has been an
increase in bank credit across the MSME sector, which has led to an
increase in the investments as well as employment opportunities.
The state has 3.5 million working micro, small & medium enterprises
(both registered & unregistered) providing employment to around 8.6
million persons.
During the Bengal Global Business Summit 2016, EOI’s (Expression
of Interest), business announcements & investment proposals worth
US$ 38.23 billion were received by the state.
The state’s Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
received business proposals worth US$ 7.54 billion during Bengal
Global Business Summit.
Upto June 2017, West Bengal received 16 investment proposals
worth US$ 5.52 billion.
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, West Bengal Budget 2016-17, Department of Finance, Government of West Bengal; News articles
Key industries in West Bengal
Tea
Petroleum and petrochemicals
Leather
Iron and steel
IT
Mineral resources
Automobile and auto components
Biotechnology
Fisheries
Agriculture and horticulture
Livestock and dairy products
Chemicals
Textiles
Jute products
Vegetable oils
Electronics
Engineering goods
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TEA … (1/2)
West Bengal is the second-largest tea growing state in India, and
accounted for around 27.88% of India’s tea production during 2014-
15.
Total tea production in West Bengal from April-September 2015
stood at 211.1 million kilograms.
Tea gardens in the state are located in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri, the
two northern districts of West Bengal.
Darjeeling tea has a geographical indication (GI) status that is
recognised globally. It is regarded by connoisseurs as the
Champagne of Teas.
Around 10 million kg of Darjeeling tea is produced annually.
Wagh Bakri Tea, India's third largest packaged tea company, plans
to make acquisitions worth ~US$ 17 million by 2015. As a part of its
plan, the company aims to acquire five to seven tea estates in
Assam and West Bengal.
For reviving five loss making state-owned tea gardens, the
Government of West Bengal invited participation from private
players. The process completed in February 2015. The Ambootia
group was awarded 3 Darjeeling gardens for US$ 4.73 million, while
the remaining 2 gardens in Dooars were auctioned for US$ 1.12
million to Malnady Tea Private Ltd.
Source: Tea Board of India
Some of the key players
Tata Global Beverages
Goodricke Group Ltd
Mcleod Russel India Ltd
Duncans Industries Ltd
Production of tea (in million kg)
23
3.1
0
22
1.2
0
22
9.8
0
22
6.4
0
27
9.3
0
31
2.9
0
32
4.2
6
32
9.6
0
35
9.0
7
95
.77
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
200
8-0
9
200
9-1
0
201
0-1
1
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-1
7
201
7-
18(1
)
Note: 1During April 2017 – June 2017
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TEA … (2/2)
Tata Global Beverages
Goodricke Group Ltd
(GGL)
Mcleod Russel India
Ltd
GGL, a part of Camellia plc. UK, is engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of tea in India. The company
launched cold tea and has entered the ready-to-drink products market in 2009.
It has 17 gardens, including three gardens in Darjeeling, two in Assam and 12 in Jalpaiguri.
Its total income during 2016-17 stood at US$ 107.84 million.
Tata Global Beverages, formerly known as Tata Tea, is the largest brand of tea in India. It acquired the Earth
Rules, an Australian company under the MAP brand, in 2014. Tata Global Beverages is the second largest tea
player across the globe.
The company has six major brands in the Indian market: Tata Tea, Tetley, Kannan Devan, Chakra Gold, Agni and
Gemini. It has its headquarters and tea estates in West Bengal.
In 2016-17, consolidated revenues of the company stood at US$ 1.07 billion.
Mcleod Russel is the largest tea producer in the world with over 100 million kg of tea every year from tea estates
in Assam, West Bengal, Vietnam, Uganda and Rwanda, employing 90,000 people. It is also India’s largest tea
exporter.
The company has its registered office in Kolkata.
The five tea estates in Jalpaiguri district produce 6.27 million kg of tea annually. The total estimated crop
production is 6,275 tonnes. Its consolidated revenue in 2016-17 stood at US$ 318.8 million.
Duncans Industries
Ltd
Duncans Industries Ltd, headquartered in Kolkata, is a part of the diversified Duncan-Goenka Group, established
in 1859.
The company has 12 tea estates, located in the Doors, Terai and Darjeeling.
The company markets tea under the Runglee Rungliot, Double Diamond, Shakti, Sargam and No1 brands.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – PETROLEUM AND
PETROCHEMICALS … (1/3)
West Bengal accounted for around 3.8% of the country’s refinery
crude throughput in 2014-15. The state accounts for about 4% of the
total production of petroleum products in India. Haldia
Petrochemicals Limited is one of India’s largest integrated
petrochemical complexes.
Indian Oil Corporation plans to increase crude refining capacity to
1.85 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2016-17 from 1.47 barrels per
day in 2014-15. The company has also announced to increase its
Haldia plant capacity by 10,000 bpd in 2016-17 from 172,000 bpd as
of 2014-15. Mitsubishi Chemicals and Corporation, a Japan based
chemicals major, has invested in a Purified Terepthalic Acid (PTA)
plant at Haldia with an investment of US$ 780 million (Phases I & II).
Key players
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC)
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL)
Source: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2014-15, Government of India
Production of natural gas in West Bengal (million cubic meters)
15
6.4
8 22
3.6
8
19
4.3
6
28
7.0
0
0.000
50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
300.000
350.000
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
201
6-
17*
Note: , 1As of September 2015, 2016-17*- April to February
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KEY INDUSTRIES – PETROLEUM AND
PETROCHEMICALS … (2/3)
Indian Oil Corp Ltd
(IOCL)
Oil and Natural Gas
Corp Ltd (ONGC)
IOCL is India's largest company by sales with a revenues of US$ 65.39 billion in 2016-17. It is the twentieth
largest petroleum company in the world.
It owns and operates 10 of India's 22 refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 MMTPA (1.30 million
barrels per day).
It has a refinery at Haldia, with an installed capacity of 7.5 MTPA, which has grown from 2.5 MTPA in 1975.
The company augmented the capacity of Paradip-Haldia-Barauni crude oil pipeline from 11 MMTPA to 15.2
MMTPA. IOCL had approved the total project cost of US$ 97.21 million. The project is awaiting statutory
clearance. The commissioning of the project is expected by August 2015.
ONGC is India’s leading oil and gas exploration and production company, with production of 1.24 million barrels of
oil equivalent per day, accounting for over 64% of domestic production.
The company has 240 onshore production installations, 202 offshore production installations, 77 drilling rigs and a
26,598-km pipeline network.
ONGC acquired five onshore blocks spread over 16,500 sq km in West Bengal for US$ 2 billion as of December
2009. The company is expected to commence its first oil exploration activity in West Bengal at Block PA-ONN-
2005/1 of the Purnea basin (acquired in 2008).
During 2015-16, the company recorded total revenues of US$ 12.00 billion.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – PETROLEUM AND
PETROCHEMICALS … (3/3)
Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Haldia Petrochemicals
Ltd (HPL)
OIL, established in 1959, is primarily engaged in exploration, development, production and transportation of crude
oil and natural gas in India. OIL owns 10 crude oil pumping stations and 17 repeater stations spread across
Assam, West Bengal and Bihar.
The state-of-the-art pipeline has the capacity to transport 8 MTPA of crude and feed four public sector refineries
in north-east India. The company also owns and operates a 654-km petroleum product pipeline connecting
Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Assam to Siliguri in West Bengal. The total sales turnover of the company during
2014-15 was US$ 1.6 billion. From April-September 2015, the company recorded revenues of US$ 0.9 billion.
HPL is a modern, naphtha-based petrochemical complex located at Haldia, 125 km from Kolkata.
It is a joint venture project of the Government of West Bengal, with the Chatterjee Group, the Tata Group and
IOCL as major stakeholders.
It has the capacity to produce 700,000 tonnes of ethylene per annum and process over 3,50,000 tonnes per
annum of polymers.
In February 2015, the company restarted its operations after the plant was shut down on July 7, 2014 due to
shortage of working capital.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – LEATHER … (1/2)
Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
West Bengal is one of the leading exporters of finished leather
goods.
West Bengal is the third largest producer of finished leather products
in India, after Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. According to the
Council for Leather Exports (CLE), 26% of the tanneries in India are
located in West Bengal. As of 2014-15, the state had around 666
manufacturing units producing leather and leather goods.
West Bengal Leather Industrial Development Corporation provides
assistance to small & micro scale industries of the state for the
development and marketing of leather goods.
The Government of West Bengal has set up an integrated leather
complex on the eastern fringe of Kolkata, spread over 1,100 acres.
Kolkata is the second most important tanning centre of India,
accounting for 22-25% of the country’s tanning activity.
The state government is in the process of framing an export policy. In
addition, the state is in talks with the Italian Trade Commission for
further promotion of leather exports.
In February 2017, the state government announced that the state
leather industry produced goods worth US$1.93 billion in 2015-16, of
which exports stood at US$1.041 billion.
As of March 2016, the state government proposed an outlay of US$
15.28 million for upgradation and renovation of unfinished
infrastructure of 1100-acre Calcutta Leather Complex. Indian Leather
Product Association (ILPA) is also planning to develop a 130-acre
footwear park within the complex, at an estimated cost of US$
152.76 million\
In May 2017, major leather companies of the country decided to
invest US$ 148.73 million to set up tanneries covering an area of two
lakh square metres within the Kolkata Leather Complex (KLC)
Key players
Khadim India Limited
Bata India Limited
Singhvi International
Balmer Lawrie and Company Limited
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KEY INDUSTRIES – LEATHER … (2/2)
Khadim India Ltd
Bata India Ltd
Singhvi International
Singhvi International, established in 1974, is engaged in the export of leather hand gloves and safety garments
worldwide.
Factory and warehouse units are spread in and around Kolkata. It has its registered office in Kolkata.
The Khadim Group has a significant presence in the footwear segment, especially in the eastern region of India. It
is the second largest footwear retailer in India.
The company has 641 stores in 21 states of India, out of which 263 stores are located in West Bengal.
It has a manufacturing unit at Kasba Industrial Estate, Kolkata. The company has an annual production capacity
of 8.27 million pairs and plans to expand further.
Bata India Limited, incorporated in Kolkata, is the largest shoe manufacturer in India. The company has a 30.0%
share of the organised footwear market and its retail footprint spans more than 1,200 stores; it sells over 50
million pairs of footwear every year. Bata has a manufacturing unit in Batanagar, West Bengal. During FY 2016-
17, the company earned revenues of 395.85 million.
Balmer Lawrie and Co
Ltd
Balmer Lawrie is a Government of India enterprise; it is headquartered in Kolkata. The company manufactures
leather chemicals. It has manufacturing operations at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Mathura, Silvassa and offices
at many locations in India.
The company generated gross revenues of US$ 295.09 million during 2016-17.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – IRON AND STEEL … (1/2)
West Bengal has emerged as a favoured destination for the steel
industry.
The state’s deposits of iron ore have helped attract new projects. The
Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, is the nerve-centre
of this industry.
The Joint Plant Committee (JPC) for steel has been constituted by
the Government of India to formulate guidelines for production,
allocation, pricing and distribution of steel materials in the country.
Headquartered in Kolkata, it has regional offices in Kolkata, New
Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The state accounts for about 10.0% of the country’s total steel
capacity.
Durgapur, popularly named the ‘Steel City of Eastern India’, has two
major steel plants: Durgapur Steel Plant and Alloy Steel Plant.
During 2016-17 (up to December 2016), the production of hot metal,
pig iron as well as alloy & non-alloy steel in Durga Steel Plant was
recorded to be 1.81 million tonnes, 85 thousand tonnes and 397
thousand tonnes, respectively.
During 2015-16, 30 places in five districts of the state, i.e., Paschim
Medinipur, Darjeeling, Purba Medinipur, Coochbehar and Malda)
were identified by Institute for Steel Development & Growth, where
the cluster development activities can take place.
Some of the key players
JSW Steel Ltd
SAIL
Shyam Steel
Super Forgings & Steel Ltd (SFSL)
In Bengal Global Summit held in January 2015, the state government
announced plans to invest US$ 6.6 billion for the expansion of the
Durgapur Steel plant. As of December 2015, the expansion of
Durgapur Steel Plant had finished.
In June 2017, a drinking water project funded by Tata Steel was
inaugurated at Haldia. The initiative is part of the CSR activities
undertaken by the Hooghly Met Coke (HMC) Division of Tata Steel.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – IRON AND STEEL … (2/2)
JSW Steel Ltd (JSL)
Steel Authority of India
Ltd (SAIL)
Shyam Steel
Shyam Steel, established in 1953 in Howrah, is among the leading manufacturers of steel re-bars and structural
steel.
Its plant at Durgapur comprises a steel melting furnace, a billet casting plant and a rolling mill.
JSW Steel Ltd is among the largest private steel companies in India, with a capacity of 14.3 million tonnes per
annum (MTPA). The company is targeting a capacity of 40 MTPA in the next decade. In October 2014, JSW
announced plans to increase its steel capacity at the Bellary plant to 16 MTPA with an estimated investment
outlay of US$ 4.97 billion. In 2016-17, the total sales turnover of the company was US$ 9.40 billion.
SAIL is the leading steel maker in India, with consolidated income of US$ 7.80 billion in 2016-17.
Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO), which was a 100% subsidiary of SAIL, has been amalgamated with the
parent company.
The company has an integrated steel plant in Durgapur. In May 2015, the Government dedicated 2.5 million
tonnes IISCO steel plant(ISP) at Burnpur to the nation.
Super Forgings &
Steel Ltd (SFSL)
Incorporated in 1968, SFSL is one of the leading manufacturers of carbon and alloy constructional grades of
steel. The company was initially (in 1960) a trading unit for alloy steels.
SFSL’s product line includes tools steel, stainless steel (including corrosion resistant steel), carbon alloy and
construction steel. The company’s products find application in the defence, power generating industries,
automobiles and ancillary units, as well as railways. A multi-locational company, SFSL has three units in West
Bengal, two in Howrah and one in Bhadreshwar.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TEXTILES
West Bengal’s textile industry is centered around handlooms, power
looms, jute and silk. West Bengal is the seat of the hosiery industry
in India, with 17,900 hosiery units. The state holds a distinction for
the manufacture of four types of commercially traded silk: mulberry,
tasar, eri and muga.
Raw silk production in the state was recorded at around 2,391 MT in
2015-16. However, during 2016-17 (up to May 2016), the state’s
production stood at 385 metric tonnes.
The State’s Textile Policy 2013-18 aims to increase the sector’s
contribution to 10% of the state GDP by 2022-23. This would provide
employment to at least 10 million people.
The positive triggers in West Bengal for the textile industry’s
development include ample production of chemicals and local dyes,
availability of power, cheap labour and presence of export facilities
due to ports and airports.
The state’s textile industry is estimated to have generated direct
employment for 1.5 million people.
The Government of West Bengal proposed an allocation of US$
117.03 million for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises & Textiles
Department, during 2017-18.
Cotton yarn production in West Bengal (‘000 tonnes)
9,5
88
11
,84
9
11
,00
9
2,5
89
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
201
2-
13
201
3-
14
201
4-
15
201
5-
16¹
Segment No of mills Production
Handlooms 351,000 1,056 million metres
Powerlooms 10,050 120.6 million metres
Hosiery 17,900 176 million kg
Jute 64 8,228.2
Silk N.A. 2,500 MT
Readymade
garments 21,251 490 million pieces
Textile industry 2014-15
Source: Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Directorate of Economics & Statistics
Note: N.A. Not Available, 1From April 2015-June 2015
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KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY …
(1/2)
Over 550 IT and ITeS companies were operating in the state,
employing approximately 135,000 professionals in 2014-15. The
state has identified IT as a priority focus sector to be developed as a
growth engine for future.
As of June 2017, West Bengal had 7 IT/ITeS based SEZs with formal
approval. A number of towns such as Durgapur, Siliguri and Haldia
are also emerging as suitable IT destinations with appropriate
infrastructure in the form of software technology parks (STP).
West Bengal plans to raise its share in the country’s IT exports to
25% by 2030.
By 2015-16, eight IT parks located at Barjora, Rajarhat, Asansol,
Durgapur Phase II, Bolpur, Siliguri Phase II, Puralia, Kharagpur
started operating.
Also, the state government is in the process of establishing 7 new IT
parks at Haldia, Krishnanagar, Kalyani, Bantala, Taratala, Howrah
and Malda. Around 20,000 new employment opportunities are
expected to be generated with the implementation of these IT parks.
In February 2017, Government of West Bengal announced plans to
set up a single mobile platform to bring together various e-
governance services pertaining to citizens, investors and businesses,
at an estimated cost of US$1.03 million.
Source: Budget Speech 2016-17, 2017-18
Some of the key players
Genpact
Cognizant Technology Solutions
HCL
Tata Consultancy Services
As per state budget 2017-18, the Government of West Bengal
allocated US$ 31.04 million for the development of the IT &
Electronics department in West Bengal.
For the promotion of the IT sector in the state, Indian Institute of
Information Technology (IIIT) was set up in Kalyani, West Bengal.
The state government announced its plans to invest US$ 8.55 million
for upgrading and expanding the infrastructure of West Bengal State
Data Centre.
(IVRS) Interactive Voice Response System service will be launched
soon in the state. The service will let the Citizen to lodge complaints
via mobile phones to the government, and would get to know the
time frame for delivery of the requested service.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY …
(2/2)
Genpact
Cognizant Technology
Solutions (CTS)
HCL
HCL Technologies is a leading global technology and IT enterprise with revenues of US$ 3.1 billion in
2015-16. It is the largest hardware, system integration, networking solutions and distribution company
in India. HCL’s operations span 31 countries. It has delivery facilities in US, UK, Finland, Poland,
Puerto Rico, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Singapore and India.
In India, the company has offices in 170 cities and 505 service centres reaching 4,000 towns. In West
Bengal, HCL has two offices in Salt Lake City, Kolkata and one in New Town Rajarhat.
Genpact is a global remote processing operations company that provides IT-enabled services to clients
across the world.
It has an 80,000 sq ft facility in Kolkata and inaugurated the second operations centre in the city. This
0.2 million sq ft SEZ facility has the capacity to accommodate more than 3,000 employees when fully
operational.
CTS is a global e-business and application development company.
CTS services several large clients from the banking, hospitality (restaurant), healthcare, financial and
information-driven sectors of the global market.
The company has started work on the second phase of expansion at its Bantala campus, near Kolkata,
at an estimated cost of US$ 41.7 million.
Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS)
A Tata Group company, TCS is a well recognised global services provider for a wide range of IT
solutions, consulting, BPO, engineering services and IT infrastructure.
The company has offices in more than 46 countries and around 80 locations in India. It has ten offices
in Kolkata. It posted revenues of around US$ 16.6 billion in 2015-16 and US$ 17.58 billion during 2016-
17.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL RESOURCES … (1/2)
Raniganj is an important coal field in West Bengal. Other coal fields
in the state are located at Barjora, Birbhum and Darjeeling. As of
April 2015, the state’s total coal reserves/resources were estimated
at 31.43 billion tonnes. Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has
produced 40.21 million tonnes of coal in 2015-16. Rock phosphates
deposits are found in Beldhi, Chirugora and Kutni regions of Purulia
district. Deposits of granite and kaolinite are found in Purulia,
Bankura and Birbhum districts. Good quality pegmetallic-quartz is
available at Mirmi in Purulia district; deposits of basalt-trap rocks
used to prepare road metals are available in Birbhum district.
During the period April 2016 to February 2017, coal production in the
state stood at 24.21 million tonnes.
In April 2015, about 67 coal blocks were renewed out of 204
cancelled coal blocks. Auction of 67 coal blocks is expected to draw
a revenue of about US$ 55.63 billion for seven states. Out of the
allocated blocks, 11 blocks have been awarded in the state of West
Bengal through auction and allotment in accordance with the
provisions of Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the rules
made thereunder.
In January 2016, government announced its plans to auction eight
coal blocks for the unregulated sector, including iron, steel, cement
and capacitive power plants in the fourth round of e-auctions. Blocks
Jaganathpur A and Jaganathpur B in West Bengal are included in
this list.
Source: Ministry of Coal, Government of India, News articles
Proven Indicated Inferred Total
reserves
13,518 13,010 4,907 31,435
Coal resources in West Bengal (million tonnes)
During 2015-16 a total of 100 mines (excluding atomic and minor
minerals) were reported in the state of West Bengal. The total value
of mineral production (excluding atomic minerals and minor minerals)
from the state stood at US$ 1.15 billion.
The state government’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), Bengal
Birbhum Coalfields Ltd (BBCL) will develop India’s largest coal mine
in Birbhum district as the Government of India has allotted the rights
of Deocha-Pachami coal block to the state under the government
route.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL RESOURCES … (2/2)
Name of mineral Unit 2013-14 2014-15
Sulphur tonnes 41,901 49,659
Felspar tonnes 19,842 19,137
Fire clay tonnes 95,504 71,273
Silica sand tonnes 62,415 89,925
Kaolin tonnes 90,137 80,999
Quartzite tonnes 7,090 2,560
Quartz tonnes 35,521 37,215
Production of MCDR (Mineral Conservation and Development Rules) minerals
Source: Ministry of Coal, Government of India, News articles
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KEY INDUSTRIES – AUTOMOBILE AND AUTO
COMPONENTS
The automobile industry in West Bengal is dominated by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
The auto components industry comprises units manufacturing a range of products from simple nuts and bolts to complex items such as shafts,
radiators and axles.
Easy access to raw materials such as iron and steel is an advantage for the growth of the automotive and auto components industry in the state.
Key policy initiatives to support growth in automobile industry include allowing 100% FDI, removal of minimum capital clauses for fresh entrants,
conducting incessant modernisation of the industry & facilitate indigenous design, research & development and leveraging state’s software
technology into automotive technology, wherever relevant.
The Government of West Bengal has expressed interest in welcoming Tata Motors. The state will provide all the cooperation needed for acquiring
land.
West Bengal’s automobile market grew at a CAGR of 11.05% during 2011 to 2015. Owing to rising investments and growing demand from
exports, the automobile industry of the state is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 14.8% during 2016-2021.
In June 2017, Ashok Leyland partnered with JIS Group Educational Initiatives for starting a service Training Centre in Kolkata, for training the
personnel to get higher productivity and better retention.
In January 2017, Mahindra and Mahindra decided to setup a spare parts distribution hub in Kharagpur in West Bengal for an investment of US$
23.79 million. Production in the facility is expected to commence in September 2018.
In October 2016, Michelin launched the X Guard radial truck tyre for entering into the mass market segment of commercial vehicle tyres in the
country.
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KEY INDUSTRIES – BIOTECHNOLOGY
West Bengal has many attributes that favour the development of the biotechnology industry. It has rich natural resources based on a diversity of
flora and fauna.
TCG Life Sciences is the leading biotechnology company in West Bengal. Other companies in this space include Chembiotek, DSR Genome
Technologies, Amit Biotech, Krish Biotech & Subhasree Biotech.
A wide variety of commercial crops are cultivated, which can be improved by biotechnology interventions. Examples of such interventions are
application of bio-fertilisers for soil fertility, bio-pesticides for environment friendly integrated pest management, genetic modification to produce
golden rice, tissue culture for horticulture, floriculture and medicinal plants.
Research institutes such as Bose Institute, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, National Institute
of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Jadavpur University, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine and
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharaghpur are engaged in high quality research in various areas of biotechnology.
There are three biotechnology parks in the state: Jagadish Chandra Bose Biotechnology Park (Madhyamgram), EKTA Incubation Centre (Kolkata)
and Kolkata Biotech Park (Kolkata).
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KEY INDUSTRIES – FISHERY
The state has a long coastline (over 150 km) & innumerable water
bodies, reflecting the huge potential for inland fishing & fish
cultivation.
During 2017-18, allocation of US$ 42.97 million has been made by
the state government for the development of Fisheries Department in
the state.
In March 2017, the state fisheries secured an order worth US$133.87
million, to export fishes to China, Japan & Dubai. The fisheries
department is setting up processing units with modern facilities at
Henry Island in South 24-Parganas & Nalban in Salt Lake. The fishes
will then be packed in these units & then exported to the countries.
The state government plans to introduce a new method of deep sea
pisciculture or cage culture. Under this process, fishes are cultured
inside floating cages in the middle of the sea. The process will help in
bringing down the burden on the lakes and inland hatcheries.
Source: Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Assocham, News articles
West Bengal’s fish production (in ’000 tonnes)
1,4
90
1,5
81
1,6
17
1,6
71
1,350
1,400
1,450
1,500
1,550
1,600
1,650
1,700
201
2-
13
201
3-
14
201
4-
15
201
5-
16
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KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE AND
HORTICULTURE
Source: National Horticulture Board Government of India, News articles
West Bengal has 6 agro-climatic zones & offers a diverse variety of environments for agriculture & horticulture production. Production of fruits &
vegetables in the state in 2016-17, stood at 3.7 million tonnes of fruits and around 25.5 million tonnes of vegetables, respectively.
Floriculture is an emerging industry in West Bengal with high prospects. In 2016-17, total production of flowers (loose) in the state stood at 71,190
MT. Total production of cut flowers, during the same period, stood at 201,570 MT.
In 2016-17, in the state of West Bengal, gross area of 26,040 hectares was under flower production.
West Bengal was one of the leading states in horticulture with total horticulture crop production of 30.15 million tonnes in 2016-17.
There is good potential for exporting flowers like gladiolus, gerbera, tuberose & rose to Holland, Middle East, the UK & Japan.
Indoor plants & foliages such as asparagus, palms, cycads and ferns are also grown in the state.
As per the state budget 2017-18, the Government of West Bengal allocated US$ 305.80 million to the agriculture sector, whereas US$ 24.87
million has been allocated to food processing industries and Horticulture Department, during 2017-18.
As of March 2017, the state government is planning to incur an expenditure of US$96.68 million to conserve water resources such as rivers,
developing parks & vast green spaces, on installing LED lights, safe transport system, etc., to increase the green cover under the Green City
Mission 2017.
Under the mega project named as Horticulture Development in Paschimanchal Districts, the state government has decided to utilize the unused
land for fruit farming in five districts, namely, Purulia, Bankura, Birbhum, West Burdwan and Paschim Mednipur. In the first phase, the project is to
cover an area of 810 hectares in the Bankura district.
Note: 1as per first advanced estimates
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KEY INDUSTRIES – LIVESTOCK AND DAIRY
PRODUCTS
The state has a favourable climate for poultry breeding and is
considered as one of the most attractive poultry markets in India. It
has enormous export potential in poultry and duck meat. West
Bengal’s indigenous cattle population is quite good.
The state’s milk production increased at a CAGR of 2.78% during
2007-16 and was estimated to reach 5.03 million tonnes in 2015-16.
West Bengal accounted for 3.18% of India’s total milk production
during 2015-16.
With a production of 676 thousand tonnes, the state was one of the
leading producers of meat in the country in 2015-16. Egg production
in the state of West Bengal stood at 4.92 billion units in 2015-16.
In May 2017, Amul announced that it will setup a US$ 37.18 million
milk processing plant in the state.
West Bengal’s milk production (in ’000 tonnes)
3,9
83
4,0
87
4,1
76
4,3
00
4,4
71
4,6
71
4,8
59
4,9
06
4,9
61
5,0
38
-
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
200
6-0
7
200
7-0
8
200
8-0
9
200
9-1
0
201
0-1
1
201
1-1
2
201
2-1
3
201
3-1
4
201
4-1
5
201
5-1
6
CAGR 2.78%
Source: National Dairy Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India,
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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM
West Bengal’s diversity in flora and fauna makes it an attractive
destination for tourism.
The state has good infrastructure for encouraging tourists. Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in Kolkata is an international airport.
Tourist destinations are accessible due to a wide network of national
and state highways. Howrah, Sealdah & New Jalpaiguri are major
railway hubs.
During 2015, the total number of domestic tourist that visited West
Bengal stood at 70.20 million (which is equivalent to 4.9 per cent of
the overall domestic tourists that visited India). While, the total
number of foreign visitors that visited the state during the same
period stood at 1.49 million (equivalent to 6.4 per cent of the overall
foreign tourists that visited India).
The government plans to start paragliding in major tourist spots such
as Digha and Sunderbans to attract foreign tourists.
The state Government has identified 11 potential tourist sites in the
state where it will develop tourism infrastructure on PPP mode.
Under Smart City Program, the state Government has announced to
build 7 smart cities in West Bengal. 6 of them have been identified.
The locations that have been identified are near Garia, Siliguri
(Malda district), Asansol-Durgapur, Bolpur (Birbhum district), Kalyani
(Nadia district) & Nabanna.
The state government is taking various new initiatives such as setting
up ATMs, water facilities, toy train, ropeway, etc. to boost tourism in
Digha. The cost of the project is estimated at US$ 7.44 million, and
would be executed by Digha Sankarpur Development Authority.
Under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, US$ 13.04 million was
sanctioned by the Government of India during 2015-16, for the
implementation of Coastal Circuit Theme in the state.
As per state budget 2017-18, Government of West Bengal allocated
US$ 52.11 million for the development of tourism sector in the state.
Around 74.5 million domestic tourists arrived during 2015-2016
West Bengal’s tourist inflows (in millions)
14.5
16
.5
19
.7
20
.4
21
.7
22
.3
23
.5
23
.9
26
.7
50
.4
71
.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
200
5
200
6
200
7
200
8
200
9
201
0
201
1
201
2
201
3
201
4
201
5
CAGR 17.3%
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
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SINGLE-WINDOW APPROVAL MECHANISM
‘Shilpa Bandhu’ or the State Investment Facilitation Centre (SIFC) is the state-level nodal agency for single-window clearances in West Bengal.
The purpose of ‘Shilpa Bandhu’ is to provide guidance and information to investors about policies and programmes of the state. The agency is
monitored by an empowered committee.
SIFC offers assistance in the following areas:
• Approvals from the Secretariat for Industrial Assistance and Foreign Investment Promotional Board.
• Registration by Directorate of Industries.
• Clearance from the Pollution Control Board.
• All clearances related to power.
• Identification, allotment, mutation/conversion of land and other infrastructural facilities.
• Guidance to entrepreneurs on investment prospects in over 200 ready projects developed by WBIDC.
District Industry Centre (DIC) is the district-level committee for single-window clearance that provides sanctions and clearances for setting up
small scale industrial units in the state.
The committee is convened by the General Manager, District Industries Centre and includes the Environmental Engineer of the West Bengal
Pollution Control Board, Superintendent Engineer/Executive Engineer of West Bengal State Electricity Board, District Officer of Housing and
Urban Development Authority and the Assistant Director of Factories.
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KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES
Agency Description
West Bengal Industrial Development
Corporation Limited (WBIDC)
WBIDC focuses on financing medium and large scale industries.
It provides assistance service and facilitates investment proposal through “Shilpa Bandhu”.
It promotes joint sector and assisted sector units in important industry segments.
West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure
Development Corporation
(WBIIDC)
WBIIDC is responsible for balanced and well-planned industrial development in the state.
West Bengal Small Industries
Development Corporation Ltd
(WBSIDC)
Set up in 1961, WBSIDC is the promotional agency for growth and development of industries and
commercial activities in the small and medium sector in the state.
WBSIDC has developed 38 industrial and commercial estates all over the state.
West Bengal Electronics Industry
Development Corporation Limited
(WEBEL)
WEBEL is responsible for development of the electronics and IT/ITeS industries in the state.
It assists investors in obtaining all necessary approvals for new projects and facilitates setting up of IT
and electronics industry.
West Bengal Finance Corporation
(WBFC)
WBFC is a state level financial institution to help the small, medium and tiny sector enterprises to
implement their new/expansion/modernisation or technological upgradation schemes.
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CONTACT LIST
Agency Description
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited(WBIDC)
"Protiti", 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani, (Camac Street) Kolkata - 700017,
Phone: 91 33 2255 3700 - 705 Fax: 91-33-2255 3737
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wbidc.com/
West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBIIDC) 5-Council House Street, Third floor, Kolkata – 700011
Phone: 22305804-08 Email: [email protected]
West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation Limited (WBSIDC) Shilpa Bhawan, 31 Black Burn Lane, Kolkata-700 012,
Phone: 91-033-2237 3895 Email: [email protected]
West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited (WEBEL)
Webel Bhavan, Block-EP & GP, Sector-V, Salt Lake Kolkata-700 091
Phone: 91- 33- 2357 1704/06 Fax: 91-33-2357 1708 /2357 1739 Email: [email protected]
West Bengal Finance Corporation (WBFC)
12A, Netaji Subhas Road, 3rd and 4th floor, Kolkata-700 001
Phone: 91-33-2230 0055/3259/4954/3083 Fax: 91-33-2230 1250, 2230 3259
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wbfconline.org
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KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
List of approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM),
industrial licenses Department of Industries, West Bengal State Government
Permission for land use
Allotment of land
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), West Bengal Industrial
Infrastructure Development Corporation, West Bengal Small Scale Industries
Development Corporation
Site environmental approval
West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) No-Objection Certificate and consent under Water and
Pollution Control Act
Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and
State Excise Act Excise Department, Government of West Bengal
Commercial taxes
Sanction of power West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), Kolkata
Electric Supply Corporation, Damodar Valley Corporation, Durgapur Projects
Limited, Dishegarh Power Supply Company Limited, according to area demarcated
Power feasibility
Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan
Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal, State Water Investigation
Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Government of West Bengal Water and sewerage clearance
Water connection
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COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN WEST BENGAL
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Cost of land (per sq ft) US$ 4 to US$ 100 Industry sources
Hotel room cost (per night) 2015-16 US$ 80 Indian hotel survey
Office space (rent per sq ft per month) US$ 1.0 to US$ 3.0 Industry sources
Residential space (rent per sq ft per
month) US$ 0.3 to US$ 1.2 Industry sources
Labour cost (minimum wages per day) US$ 2.5 to US$ 4.4 Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)
West Bengal Start Up
Policy, 2016-21
The policy was drafted aiming to brace up the culture of start-ups in West Bengal by acknowledging various
auspicious start-ups and promoting them socially.
To boost the establishment of various business incubators in association with the private sector across the state.
To create a sustainable ecosystem in the MSME sector, which can maximise the utilisation of resources and widen
the area of operation to make the state emerge as the MSME leader in the country in the next ten years.
Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises Policy 2013
Objectives
To eliminate systemic bottlenecks in the process of Industrialisation in the state.
To improve the ease of doing business.
Investment Industrial
Policy West Bengal 2013
West Bengal Policy on
Information &
Communication
Technology 2012
To become one of the leading states in India in the IT & ITeS and Electronic System Design and Manufacturing
(ESDM) sectors and to enable West Bengal to transform into a knowledge-driven welfare society with extensive
use of IT & ITeS in governance and in the daily lives of the people of the state.
To promote IT/ITeS projects of large, medium, small, and micro units to be set up in the state. West Bengal ICT
Incentive Scheme 2012
To bring in related industries and services of this growth industry, geared to revenue streams and payback, and
appropriate business model.
To map, conserve and sustainably use bio-resources, particularly those which are unique to the state.
West Bengal
Biotechnology Policy
2013
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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)
West Bengal Tourism
Policy 2008
To improve the market share of West Bengal in the inbound international tourism segment and also to have a
dominant share in the domestic tourism market.
To promote responsible and sustainable tourism through the integrated development of infrastructure and not
sporadic, stand alone and fragmented development.
Objectives
To facilitate the development, operation, maintenance, management, administration and regulation of special
economic zones in the state.
Special Economic Zone
Act (SEZ) 2003
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CONFERENCES/SUMMITS FOR 2017
Summit Venue of Summit Date
Women's Leadership International Conference (WLIC 2017) Kolkata 3rd September, 2017
International Conference on Internet Of Things (ICIOT-17) Kolkata 10th September, 2017
International Conference on Mechanical And Production Engineering (ICMAPE-17) Asansol 1st October, 2017
International Conference Energy & Meteorology (ICEM 2017) Kolkata 29th October, 2017
7th Asian Mining Congress and International Mining Exhibition (AMC 2017) Kolkata 8th November, 2017
International Conference on Genomics and Pharmacogenomics (ICGP 2017) Kolkata 31st December, 2017
Source: India conference alerts
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EXCHANGE RATES
Source: Reserve Bank of India
Exchange rates (Fiscal Year)
Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 46.88
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09
Q1 2017-18 64.46
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