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Industry chambers have called for changes in land allotment, industrial incentives, infrastructure and sector-specific development as the West Bengal government works on its new industrial policy. The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed unlocking unused PSU land and improving industrial land allotment, while the Bharat Chamber of Commerce has sought integrated industrial hubs and customised support for key sectors. Industry representatives also highlighted predictable approvals, reliable power, connectivity, logistics and transparent land administration as important to improving the business environment and attracting fresh investment and employment.
Industry chambers have sought reforms in industrial land allotment, incentives, infrastructure and sector-specific clusters as the West Bengal government moves towards finalising its new industrial policy.
The recommendations were made during a stakeholder consultation meeting held in Kolkata, where representatives from industry bodies shared proposals on measures that could improve investment and business activity in the state.
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) called for the government to unlock unused land held by public sector undertakings (PSUs) to support new investments and industrial expansion. The chamber also submitted a report outlining reforms in industrial land allotment aimed at improving the ease of doing business.
On industrial incentives, BCC&I proposed incremental SGST reimbursement linked to additional sales. It also recommended bringing pioneering industries, including ceramics, within the state's incentive framework. The chamber further sought rationalisation of stamp duty applicable to financial and commercial instruments.
The Bharat Chamber of Commerce recommended that West Bengal focus on developing globally competitive, integrated industrial hubs rather than depending mainly on the conventional industrial estate model. It called for customised interventions for sectors such as defence, steel engineering, toys, agricultural inputs, food processing, textiles and garments.
Bharat Chamber president Naresh Pachisia said ease of doing business should go beyond simplifying regulations. According to him, businesses also need predictable approvals, dependable power supply, better connectivity, efficient logistics and transparent land administration to operate effectively.
The chamber also proposed a dedicated defence manufacturing corridor in the state. The proposed corridor could bring together anchor companies, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), component manufacturers, testing and certification facilities, skill development centres and research and development institutions.
Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal suggested that industry chambers nominate a representative who could serve as an authorised facilitator for the government. The representative would help coordinate with different departments and support faster processing of approvals.
The MCCI also welcomed the government's consultation with industry. Senior vice-president Munish Jhajharia said the engagement was encouraging and expressed hope that the proposed measures would lead to higher investment, business expansion and employment generation.
Industry Minister Tapas Roy said the consultation was positive and that stakeholders had put forward several suggestions. The government has taken note of the recommendations and will consider incorporating them into the new industrial policy.
The consultation comes as West Bengal looks to frame an industrial policy that addresses both regulatory requirements and the practical issues faced by companies in setting up and expanding operations. Access to industrial land, infrastructure, sector-specific support and faster approvals are likely to remain key areas as the policy is finalised.
Source PTI
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