Bengal Global Business Summit 2015: Day II schedule

Bengal Global Business Summit 2015: Day II schedule

Posted on January 8, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

The Bengal Global Business Summit 2015 began on a high note with the presence of representatives of more than twenty countries besides national Industry Captains.

Delegates from more than 20 countries participated in the Bengal Global Business Summit and praised about the growth of Bengal.

The second day of the Summit will present a Conclave on the MSME sector as well as a Breakaway Session where presentations of recommendations will be done.

The most awaited part of today’s Session will be the signing of the business agreements in presence of the West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee.

The Chief Minister will also address the Closing Session.

Schedule of events on January 8, 2015

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MSME Conclave

11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Presentation of Recommendations arising out of Breakaway Sessions

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM Signing of Business Agreements and other Announcements in the presence of Ms Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

1:25 PM to 1:55 PM Closing Session Address by Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

Bengal Global Business Summit Day 1: Investments flow in

Posted on January 7, 2015 | by admin2 | Leave a Comment

The Bengal Global Business Summit started with great success on the first day.

Representatives from 20 countries visited the summit and took interest in the state and praised efforts by the new government.

The participating countries include United States, United Kingdom, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Luxembourg and Australia.

The new investments for the day are:

MoUs worth Rs 41,600 crore were signed by the Union Shipping Ministry. This includes a deep sea port named Bhor Sagar (New Dawn) at Sagar Islands, with investment of Rs 12,000 crore (2 billion USD). Rs 1200 crore will be invested in the development of a second port in Haldia. Haldia-Varanasi waterway development with investment worth Rs 4,500 crore

MoUs on Deocha Pachami Coal Mines was signed which will bring investment worth Rs 12000 crore

Global CEO of Mitsubishi Chemicals committed fresh investments in Haldia plant

GoAir, with an investment of Rs 1000 crore, intends to start operation from the Nazrul Islam Airport at Andal

Fresh investment by ITC worth Rs 3000 crore

SAIL have announced projects worth Rs 40000 crore

Massive hydrocarbon gas project is coming up, with investment worth Rs 5000 crore from Hiranandani group

Kolkata Eye MoU has been signed with Port Trust worth Rs 300 crore

TCS will create 20,000 new jobs in Kolkata

Bengal Global Business Summit 2015: Come to Bengal… Ride the growth

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West Bengal has been taking a number of initiatives to rejuvenate the industrial scenario in the State. The State Government has been undertaking several policy measures and incentives for the overall socio-economic development of the economy.

West Bengal is a key State of India. Recent observations from the Central Statistical Organization show that from 2013 the State’s GDP grew by 8.62% where as the nation’s was 4.7%.

Industry-wise too the growth has been phenomenal – 8.74% while India’s grew by a mere 0.4%. The rise for Agriculture and Service Sectors have been equally impressive. Also, capital expenditure has grown by 44%, indicating that massive investments in infrastructure.

Why invest in Bengal?

Low cost of doing business

Abundant water and waterbodies

Gateway to NE India and to SE Asia; shares boundary with three countries

Road/rail/air connectivity, 3 airports – Kolkata, Bagdogra, Durgapur & 2 sea ports – Kolkata and Haldia; chopper services; waterways; huge fleet of inter-city luxury buses

A new town at Rajarhat: the new destination for financial services, urban infrastructure, housing, business capital, etc.

A leader in MSME-highest investments in the sector in the country during 2012-13 and 2013-14

One of the major textile hubs of the country – garment, hosiery, handloom, khadi, silk

Headquarters of many major banks, Public Sector Undertakings and big business houses

Unique tourist destinations : the Himalayas, the Dooars, Tea Gardens, forests and wildlife, sea beaches; rich cultural and religious heritage

Adequate skilled human resource:Skill development; technical human resource : 225 ITIs and 140 Polytechnics

Highest producer of vegetables in the country; among the highest in rice and fruits, tea; largest producer of fish

Invitation card for Bengal Global Summit 2015

In this endeavour, the Government of West Bengal is organising a Bengal Global Business Summit – Bengal Leads 2015 on 7th and 8th January 2015. The two-day event will include Plenary Sessions addressed by national and international entrepreneurs of stature who will share their thoughts and experiences. The Summit will include Sectoral Breakaway Sessions with the participation of leading industrialists of each sector. The Summit will also organise B2B and G2B interactions. There will be opportunity for Expositions and Exhibition as well.

The identified Focus Sectors for the Summit include: Urban Infrastructure and Housing, IT Software & Hardware, Food Processing, Horticulture & Floriculture, MSME & Textiles, Health Care, Education & Skills, Manufacturing, Energy & Infrastructure, Hospitality & Tourism and Business of Entertainment, Financial Services.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will be there to listen to the entrepreneurs, peruse over the sectoral recommendations and then share her thoughts at the Concluding Plenary (on both the 7th and the 8th January).

The evenings will showcase Bengal’s great heritage in art and culture.

The Summit will be held in the Salt Lake Stadium grounds, near Hyatt Regency, Kolkata.

Invitation card for Bengal Global Summit 2015

This Summit is the best platform to understand the potential of West Bengal in various sectors which will also provide a platform to interact with policy makers, industry leaders, and top level Government officials.

Focus Sectors for the Summit include:

•   Urban Infrastructure and Housing
•   IT Software & Hardware
•   Food Processing, Horticulture & Floriculture
•   MSME & Textiles
•   Health Care, Education & Skills
•   Manufacturing
•   Energy & Infrastructure
•   Hospitality & Tourism and the Business of Entertainment
•   Financial Services

Programme Schedule:

i. At Island-Glass House, Eco Park on January 6, 2015

7:30 PM onwards Special programme marking the beginning of the Bengal Global Business Summit 2015, consisting of musical recitals and interaction. Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee will grace the occasion.

ii. At Plenary Hall, Helipad Ground, Salt Lake Stadium on 7th Jan 2015

Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the Summit and preside over the Plenary Session. The Union Minster of Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Union Minister of Road Transport, Highway and Shipping will be the Guest of Honour.

9:30 AM – 10: 30 AM Registration

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM Lighting of Lamp

11:05 AM – 11:15 AM Welcome Address by Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

11:15 AM – 11:22 AM A Film on West Bengal

11:22 AM – 11:32 AM Theme Address by Dr. Amit Mitra ,the Industry and Finance Minister of West Bengal

11:32 AM – 11:45 AM Special Address by the Chief Guest

11:45 AM – 11:50 AM Vote of Thanks by Shri Sanjay Mitra, Chief Secretary, IAS, Government of West Bengal

12 Noon – 1:30 PM Indian Business Leaders’ Speak

2:30 PM – 2:40 PM Address by Guest-of-Honour

2:40 PM – 4:10 PM Global Business Leaders’ Speak

4:10 PM – 4:30 PM Summit Address by Ms Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Visit to Business Expo at Summit Venue,B2B and G2B discussions at Topaz and Sapphire

7:30 PM – 8.00 PM Performance by Musical Maestros

Invitation card for Bengal Global Summit 2015

For 8th Jan 2015

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MSME Conclave

11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Presentation of Recommendations arising out of Breakaway Sessions

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM Signing of Business Agreements and other Announcements in the presence of Ms Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

1:25 PM to 1:55 PM Closing Session Address by Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal

WB CM holds pre-Business Summit meetings with delegates and captains of industry

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A day before the Bengal Global Business Summit 2015, WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee had a series of pre- Summit meetings with various captains of the industry and delegates of foreign countries.

She met with the UKIBC (United Kingdom India Business Council) Chair RT Hon Patrica Hewitt in a very engaging meeting. UKIBC has also expressed interest to learn about the rapid growth in West Bengal and the State’s effort with “ease of doing business”, “openness of investment proposal” and have praised the CM’s effort. CM Ms Mamata Banerjee has termed this meeting as “fruitful”.

She had a one on one meeting with Adi Godrej, Chairman of Godrej group, Niranjan and Darshan Hiranandani of the Hiranandani Group, and Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Joint MD of Kinetic Motor Company.

She also met with His Excellency Ambassador of Israel, Daniel Carmon, who has two concrete proposals which will be taken up for tomorrow.

Bengal Global Business Summit 2015, a brainchild of WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee, will showcase the investment potential of the State before delegates and guests from 19 countries.

Bengal – Surging ahead in Tourism sector

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West Bengal is a land of scenic beauty as well as rich cultural heritage. While on one hand, the State can boast providing tourist attractions such as mountains, wildlife, sea beaches and historical sites, on the other hand, in the field of entertainment, Bengal has been a frontrunner from cinema to theatre, literature to philosophical works.The last three years saw a surge in both tourism and entertainment sector with numerous newer projects commissioned andcompleted.
Tourism

From the majestic hills at Darjeeling, to the beauty of Dooars, the historic places at Burdhaman, Murshidabad, the temples of Bishnupur, the forests at Jangalmahal, the Ayodha hills at Purulia the vibrant city of Kolkata, the Royal Bengal Tiger of Sundarbans, the holy place of Gangasagar and the virgin beaches of Bay of Bengal, Bengal has it all. Sundarbans and Darjeeling have been announced as UNESCO World Heritage site.

Digha

Tourism is an area of focus for the new government. The budgetary allocation has been increased from 32 crore to 180 crore for the year 2014-15 and proper infrastructure are being put to place. Here are a few of the achievements of the government under the leadership of CM Ms Mamata Banneree:

• Tourism is being developed under the PPP model in Gajoldoba, Jharkhali, Sabujdwip. New eco tourism parks, lodges adventure sports and other projects are being undertaken. Tourism parks are being created in Saili, Kunjanagar and Jaldapara. A tourist lodge is being constructed at Jhargram Rajbari under PPP model.

• Darjeeling and Dooars : The work of Eastern Dooars Tourism Circuit is complete and the work is going on the Western Circuit and the Mega Circuit project. Work of eco tourism project in Buxaduar is in the last phase. New tourist lodge is opened in Lamahata and renovation done for Tashi Ding Tourist Lodge. Vacant spaces in tea gardens will be used to develop and build tourist lodge.

Darjeeling

• Digha-Mandarmoni-Tajpur: A new Digha gateway has been constructed. A roadmarine drive from Digha and Mandarmoni is being planned. 36 tourist cottages have been constructed in Udaipur.

• Sunderban and Sagar Island: World’s first Mangrove is being set up. Tourist lodge, tourism complex, eco tourism parks and new jetties are being set up.

Sundarbans

• Jangalmahal: A circuit tourism is being set up in West Midnapore involving Jhargram, Belpahari and Hatibari. The project includes the development of Kankrajhore, Ketkijhora, Gurasini Hills, Ghagra Waterfalls, Ratneshwar Temple etc. Murutbaha Eco-Park is being built in Susunia Hills. Two circuit tourism projects, one involving Bankura, Susunia Hill, Saltora Range has been taken up and the other for Ayodhya Hills, Khayraberia and Murardi Dam are being taken up.

Ajodhya Hills, Purulia

• Gangasagar: CM Ms Mamata Banerjee visited Gangasagar with a team of industrialists. A new deep sea port will be set up with an investment of 12,000 crore. Three new beaches were named as “Dheusagar”, “Rupsagar” and “Bhorsagar”.

• Special emphasis has been given to cultural tourism, heritage tourism and home stay tourism,

• A lot of beautification projects have taken place. A new eco park and a new wax museum has been opened in Rajarhaat.

Entertainment Industry
Bengal has a rich history of heritage and culture. Calcutta is called as the culture capital of India, and under the leadership of CM Ms Mamata Banerjee, entertainment industry has found a new hope. Below are some of the noted achievements

• Six floors in the memory of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Tapan Sinha, Uttam Kumar, Suchitra Sen and Rituparno Ghosh have been constructed in the studio and the technician studio has been mordernised.

• Kolkata International Film Festival is now celebrated with greater grandeur. Various delegates from all over the globe grace the occasion. For the first time, Children’s Film Festival is also being organised.

• Renovation of various sites have been undertaken like the Minerva Theatre, Mahajati Sadan, Nazrul Manch, State Music Academy and etc

• Special assistance is given to folk artists. Pensions being given to many artists, technicians etc.

• Full scale film cities are being constructed in Dabgram and Baruipur.

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19 countries to participate in Bengal Global Business Summit 2015

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Representatives of many industrialized nations are likely to take part in the Bengal Global Business Summit, which is being organized by the Mamata Banerjee government to attract investment to the state.

Entrepreneurs of national and international level will share their thoughts and experience in the two-day industry summit on January 7 and 8.

Delegates from 19 countries would take part in the industry summit. The participating countries include United States, United Kingdom, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Luxembourg and Australia. Union finance minister Arun Jaitley will address the inaugural session of the summit.

The UK delegation would be led by former British minister and chairman of the UK India Business Council Patricia Hewitt. The Japanese delegation would include officials from Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Chemicals, Hiroaki Ishizuka.

South Korea will be represented by the director of the Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) F H Kim. The global senior vice-president of Samsung Electronics and top officials of Doshan will also be a part of Korean delegation.

In July last year, Kotra representatives visited the upcoming hardware cluster in Naihati to promote electronic systems design and manufacturing. Kotra has signed an MoU with the Rajasthan government for setting up a manufacturing hub there. It might explore the possibility of a second such facility in India in the future. The Bengal government also offered space in Panagarh and Goaltore industrial park to Kotra. There will be a strong delegation from Singapore that includes representatives of Changi. The chairman of Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Prasoon Mukherjee is also likely to attend the summit.

Top officials of Malaysia-based Scomi Engineering which had evinced interest to be the operator for East-West Metro services, will also be present in the summit.

“There will be more than 120 foreign delegates,” added sources. The identified focus sectors for the summit include urban infrastructure and housing, information technology, software and hardware, food processing, horticulture and floriculture, small and medium enterprises, textiles, health care, education, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, hospitality, tourism and entertainment and financial services.

Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee will be there to listen to the entrepreneurs on both the days of the summit.

Story courtesy: The Times of India

Bengal receives Rs 83,000 crore investment in 3 years

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West Bengal is all ready to host the Global Business Summit on 7- 8 January, 2015. There has been a turnaround of sorts after the new government took office in May, 2011.

The State revenues have gone up from Rs 21,000 crore to about Rs 39,000 crore, a growth unprecedented in the history of India. Industry leaders, not only from Bengal or India, but from places like Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, USA and UK are expected to attend the summit.

There are strong reasons for such enthusiasm, because actions speak louder than words.

Dr Amit Mitra, State Finance, Commerce and Industry Minister, said:

Contrary to general perception, West Bengal is riding on growth path. The state has attracted Rs 83,212 crore investment between April 2011 and December 2014

Tata group company TCS is building 40-acre campus to house 20,000 IT professionals

Tata Metaliks also plans to expand capacity, while Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co plans investment in R&D and up gradation work

State-run NTPC is setting up the largest power plant having 1,300 MW capacity with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore

Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals’ plant near Panagarh in West Bengal will use coal-bed-methane (CBM) as feedstock for its Rs 5,500 crore fertiliser unit

L&T is deeply engaged in state building highways, while the Shapoorji Pallonji Group received the permission to set up 20,000 apartments for LIG and MIG group

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group is investing Rs 600 crore for its cement plant on 100 acres of land

Orissa Cement and Emami Group are also investing Rs 600 crore each for setting up cement facilities in the state

Despite the propaganda by a section of the media and Opposition, the surge of development will continue unabated in Bengal, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee.

Investments pour in for road and port sector in Bengal

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Union Minister for shipping, road transport and highways today called on West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna. They addressed a joint press conference where announcements of massive investments in ports and roads sector in West Bengal were made.

WB CM said that the state government would provide whatever support was required and extend full cooperation. “Politics is politics and development is development”, she said.

Investments pour in

The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) along with the state government would construct a port in the Sagar Islands at an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. There is also a need to construct a bridge or an underground tunnel for this purpose in addition to a railway line, and a consultant will be appointed for this.

Additional investments of Rs 3350 crore in the port sector like floating storages, dry bulk cargo handling terminal among others has also been sanctioned.

The Union Minister said that WB CM had assured of full cooperation from the state government side and these investments would boost the economy of the state.

Rs 6000 crore have been sanctioned for the roads sector in the state.
The Chief Minister also invited the Union Minister to attend the Bengal Global Summit to be held in Kolkata from 6-8 January, 2015.

Investments pour in for boosting tourism in Sunderbans

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee, who took a select group of industrialists on a tour to the world’s largest mangrove forests on Tuesday, urged them to help the government in developing tourism infrastructure.

“I request you to invest money for promoting tourism and developing infrastructure in our State, particularly the Sunderbans,” she told the 25 industrialists accompanying her on a two-day infrastructure and tourism development tour.

The Chief Minister promised all assistance from the government saying her regime has a positive approach towards industrialisation.

Ambuja Neotia Group chief Harshavardhan Neotia promised to come up with Rs 50 crore project involving construction of 50 cottages as part of an eco-tourism project.
Utsav Parekh and Partha Ghosh will invest Rs 50 crore for water taxi project in this region.
Director of South City Group to invest Rs 100 crore in hospitality sector and also set up a film city on Kolkata-Basanti road.
Mahindra group has decided to invest Rs 30 crore for setting up a resort at Jharkhali.