West Bengal’s Industrial Push: CM Suvendu Adhikari Launches ₹5,296-Crore Projects In Purulia

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a ₹5,296-crore project in Purulia’s Manbazar block, backed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The water supply initiative aims to benefit over eight lakh residents. Later, he laid the foundation stone for a Rs 4,000-crore greenfield steel plant by Amit Metaliks in Raghunathpur, Purulia. Adhikari emphasized the importance of prioritizing local employment in the industrial projects.

Adhikari expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its support, stating that the Prime Ministers of both nations share a strong friendship. He highlighted that the project, amounting to Rs 1,296.25 crore, has received significant financial backing from JICA, contributing Rs 889.06 crore. Adhikari assured that the state government will continue to attract more industries to West Bengal, without imposing onerous land acquisition demands on industrialists. Several land reforms programs have been initiated to support industrial development.

Addressing the recent 100 days of the BJP government's rule, Adhikari praised the Union Home Minister's inauguration of an Amul plant in Bengal. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to honoring its election promises, including land allocation, border security, and the Annapurna Scheme. Adhikari vowed to rebuild the state's infrastructure under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vowing to leave no regrets for the people of West Bengal.

The state government, in collaboration with the central government, plans to inaugurate a Rs 6,000-crore investment project before Durga Puja in Haldia.