Bengal
'Land will not be an issue': Bengal CM announces single-window system for investments above ₹100 crore
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced that the state government would introduce a single-window clearance mechanism for investment proposals worth Rs 100 crore and above, saying the initiative is aimed at creating a more business-friendly environment and accelerating industrial development.
Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a new Rs 600-crore manufacturing facility of Lux Industries at Dankuni in Hooghly district, Adhikari said the government would also ensure that land availability does not become a hurdle for investors.
Single-window system
Addressing the gathering, Adhikari said the proposed clearance mechanism would simplify approvals for large-scale investment projects in the state.
"There will be a single-window clearance system for investment proposals worth Rs 100 crore and above. Land availability will not be an issue for industry," he said while laying the foundation stone for the new manufacturing plant.
The Chief Minister said the government is working to facilitate industrial investment by improving the ease of doing business in West Bengal.
First of Many: A New Dawn for Industrial Resurgence in West Bengal.
— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) July 11, 2026
Today marks a significant milestone in our commitment to revitalizing West Bengal’s industrial landscape.
It was my privilege to lay the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art Lux Cozi manufacturing facility… pic.twitter.com/NWVZ8HQONI
Govt eyes industrial revival
Adhikari expressed confidence that West Bengal is entering a new phase of industrial growth and can re-establish itself as one of India's leading investment destinations.
"West Bengal will once again become India's top destination for investment. A business-friendly environment is created only when law and order are maintained," he said.
The Chief Minister said maintaining law and order remains a key factor in fostering investor confidence and supporting industrial expansion.
Investment needed to strengthen revenue
During his address, Adhikari alleged that the state's outstanding debt had increased from around Rs 2 lakh crore during the Left Front government's tenure to nearly Rs 8 lakh crore under the previous Trinamool Congress regime.
He said attracting fresh investments would play an important role in strengthening the state's own revenue generation.
Focus on employment through industrialisation
The Chief Minister said nearly one crore people from West Bengal are currently employed outside the state and stressed the need to generate more employment opportunities through industrial development.
He added that the government is implementing a "three-pillar" strategy centred on industry, infrastructure and skill development to support job creation across the state.
Adhikari also expressed confidence that people would witness the benefits of what he described as a "double-engine" government through improvements in law and order, employment, education and healthcare.
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