The Government of West Bengal notified the Industrial and Economic Corridor Policy in October 2023 to position the State as a top industrial destination, and foster balanced, equitable, and sustainable industrial development by encouraging influx of investments and boosting local economy along identified corridors. As part of this policy, the State Government has identified four (4) Industrial and Economic Corridors, which will be developed on a cluster-based approach with a focus on creating robust industrial agglomeration and increasing employment opportunities. WBIDC has been nominated as the nodal agency for implementation of the Industrial and Economic Corridor Policy.
To make West Bengal as one of the top Industrial destinations in India and facilitate balance, equitable and holistic industrial development through increased participation of private players.
Increase the State’s GDP, accelerate economic development, and generate employment.
Attract investments through holistic planning.
Create an enabling environment to attract investments and encourage industrial development.
Create a robust industrial agglomeration utilising cluster-based approach.
Increasing employment opportunities in the manufacturing/formal sector.
Facilitate living and social facilities for the new and growing workforce.
Encourage development of complimentary infrastructure like logistics park, industrial nodes, along with other urban amenities.
Length: 745 kms
Alignment:
Dankuni-Bardhaman-Darjeeling More-Panagarh-Farakka-Malda- Siliguri-Dhupguri-Alipurduar- Coochbehar
Length: 394 kms
Alignment:
Raghunathpur-Asansol-Ranigunj- Durgapur-Bardhaman-Dankuni- Uluberia-Tajpur
Industrial Nodes:
Raghunathpur, Asansol, Durgapur, Panagarh
Length: 44 kms
Alignment:
Dankuni-Mogra-Kalyani
Length: 174 kms
Alignment:
Dankuni-Uluberia-Kharagpur- Jhargram
Industrial Nodes:
Dankuni, Uluberia- Panchla-Howrah, Kharagpur, Jhargram
A State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, including 17 Departmental Secretaries has been formed to oversee policy implementation.
A Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) has been formed under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary, Department of Industries, Commerce & Enterprises
