The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of West Bengal, India, are undertaking a study for the development of economic corridors across the nodes of Andal-Panagarh, Kharagapur-Goaltore-Salboni and growth centers including Siliguri, Dankuni, and Kalyani with urban-industrial logistics-skills-energy-social sector convergence.

ADB is keen to support the projects with technical expertise and funding, noted the press release.

Mr. Hari Krishna Dwivedi, Chief Secretary of West Bengal, led a stakeholder consultation meeting with key industries on the Industrial and Economic Corridor Project.

Representatives from the industry and logistics sector welcomed the government initiatives and recommended interventions to boost the economic and industrial corridor.

The corridors are envisioned to generate huge employment opportunities across West Bengal and attract significant investment in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and tourism.

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