industrial development

October 14, 2026 5:20 PM

Bengal’s new industrial policy to be released before Diwali to have transparent land and incentive policies: CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said the state government will release its new industrial policy before Diwali, featuring transparent land allocation and investment incentive frameworks, including power tariff subsidies, to attract large-scale investments to the state. He made this announcement while speaking at the inauguration of the Rs 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plants of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited at the industrial township of Haldia in East Midnapore distric...

October 14, 2026 2:36 PM

BHAVYA: India’s push to build 100 plug-and-play industrial parks

India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem through the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a ₹33,660-crore initiative aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The scheme seeks to make it easier for industries to establish operations by providing ready infrastructure, common facilities and streamlined approval processes. The initiative marks a further shift in India’s industrial development strategy—from providing industrial l...

September 28, 2026 4:44 PM

Make in India drives a new era of manufacturing growth

Twelve years after its launch, Make in India stands as an important part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a stronger, more self-reliant and globally competitive India. The initiative, launched on September 25, 2014, was conceived to make India a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. Over the years, this vision has expanded beyond increasing production. The focus has increasingly moved towards building domestic capabilities, strengthening supply chains, encourag...

November 25, 2025 3:42 PM

Bihar cabinet approves six proposals focused on youth, startups and industrial growth

The Bihar Cabinet, in its first meeting since the formation of the new government, on Tuesday approved six proposals aimed at youth empowerment, startup promotion, industrial development and planned urban expansion. According to officials, the decisions are intended to lay a roadmap for positioning Bihar as an emerging technological and economic centre. The most prominent proposal cleared relates to policy formulation for promoting youth entrepreneurship and startups. A high-level committee wi...