Industry and land in Bengal | Bengal BJP chief assures new pro-industry land policy with SEZ, contract farming push

The newly elected BJP government in Bengal plans to create a comprehensive land policy, revisit the Urban Land Ceiling Act, and allow special economic zones. Samik Bhattacharya, state party president, outlined these plans during an interaction with industrialists, emphasizing the need for an investor-friendly environment. He also advocated contract farming and called for cooperation between industry and agriculture. Bhattacharya stated that removing the Urban Land Ceiling Act would be a priority, aiming to attract investment and create jobs in the state. Industry observers welcomed these signals from the new government.