Scenario of State of West Bengal

West Bengal is situated in eastern India and shares its borders with Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim and Assam.

The state has a vast network of railways and roadways, running over 4,100 km and 315,404 km respectively, and natural maritime advantages with potential navigable waterways including NW-1, NW - 5 and waterfront of 950 km. The state is well connected globally with Haldia and Kolkata ports and international airports in Kolkata & Bagdogra. Potato, Pineapple, Banana, Papaya, Jackfruit, Rice, Wheat, Turmeric, Ginger, Tea and Chilli are the Major Crops of State.

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Advantage West Bengal

• Location advantage makes the state a traditional market for eastern India, the Northeast, Nepal and Bhutan. It is also a strategic entry point for markets in South-East Asia.

• Cost of operating a business is lower in Kolkata than in other metropolitan cities.

• West Bengal offers excellent connectivity to the rest of India in terms of railways, roadways, ports and airports.

• Among the largest producers of paddy, jute, pineapple, brinjal, cabbage, tea, meat and fish in India.

• Robust infrastructure to support a booming food processing industry- 5 food parks, 8 industrial parks and 6 agri-export zones.

• The state also provides easy access to important international trade routes to countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore

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​​Key Production Highlights of West Bengal

Meat : West Bengal stands on top in Meat production includes poultry in the country. One of the Largest producer of FishLargest Producer : Largest producer of Vegetable in India. 2nd largest producer of Tea in India.

Infrastructure

• 2 Mega Food Park.

• 13 Industrial Parks/ Food Parks

• 6 Agri Export Zones.

• 7 Airports