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West Bengal unveils new industry policy targeting tech growth and climate goals
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:10 PM
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The West Bengal government has introduced a comprehensive industry policy that emphasizes technology development and climate resilience, while acknowledging challenges over land acquisition and power supply.
Kolkata, Nov 7 (ThePrint) – The West Bengal administration rolled out a new industry policy aimed at positioning the state as a hub for advanced technology and climate‑friendly manufacturing. The document outlines incentives for renewable‑energy projects, digital‑hardware clusters and green‑tech startups, promising tax breaks, streamlined clearances and subsidised land parcels for qualifying firms.
While the policy projects an influx of investment worth several hundred crore rupees over the next five years, officials highlighted two persistent bottlenecks: securing adequate land for large‑scale plants and ensuring reliable power supply. The state plans to create a dedicated land‑allocation cell and to fast‑track approvals through a single‑window system to mitigate delays.
The power strategy involves expanding solar capacity, encouraging captive generation and partnering with central agencies to upgrade the grid. A senior minister said the policy aligns with national climate commitments and will generate skilled jobs, especially in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 towns.
Industry bodies welcomed the focus on technology and sustainability but urged the government to address the land‑use concerns promptly, warning that unresolved disputes could deter investors.
The policy will be reviewed annually, with performance metrics on investment inflow, job creation and emission reductions to be reported to the state cabinet.
While the policy projects an influx of investment worth several hundred crore rupees over the next five years, officials highlighted two persistent bottlenecks: securing adequate land for large‑scale plants and ensuring reliable power supply. The state plans to create a dedicated land‑allocation cell and to fast‑track approvals through a single‑window system to mitigate delays.
The power strategy involves expanding solar capacity, encouraging captive generation and partnering with central agencies to upgrade the grid. A senior minister said the policy aligns with national climate commitments and will generate skilled jobs, especially in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 towns.
Industry bodies welcomed the focus on technology and sustainability but urged the government to address the land‑use concerns promptly, warning that unresolved disputes could deter investors.
The policy will be reviewed annually, with performance metrics on investment inflow, job creation and emission reductions to be reported to the state cabinet.