January 19, 2015
MSME sector in north Bengal – Marching Ahead
The West Bengal Government led by Ms Mamata Banerjee has taken several initiatives to speed up the process of industrialisation in North Bengal. From grants to providing services, the government has helped a multitude of small and medium enterprises in the region.
Initiatives like Siliguri Synergy, Synergy Gourbanga, Unique Clearance Centre, Finance Clinic, Statutory Compliance Centres and Technology Facilitation Centre along with various Chambers of Commerce have helped the MSME sector to grow in north Bengal.
Some of the initiatives of the WB Govt are listed below:
- During Synergy Siliguri and Synergy Gourbanga investment proposals to the tune of Rs 1612 crore were received
- All land related problems solved
- All statutory compliances done
- Problems relating to ground water drainage taken care
- Bank loans worth more than Rs 1700 crore given to MSME sector during April-December, 2014
- 200 acre of land identified for industrial purposes
- 29 clusters formed
- Progress in establishing comprehensive handloom sector
- Various handicraft centres recognised by UNESCO to be brought under cultural tourism circuit
- For the first time the Govt will train individuals to become entrepreneurs with training in finance, corporate management, technology and other related subjects
- B2B and B2G sessions conducted to create an international partnership
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