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Jobs & Career
Suvendu Adhikari calls on skilled professionals to return to West Bengal for jobs
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:40 PM
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West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari appealed to educated and skilled workers to consider employment opportunities in the state, highlighting new projects and incentives.
Suvendu Adhikari, a senior leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, addressed a gathering of professionals in Kolkata, urging them to return to West Bengal for work. He cited recent investments in manufacturing, information technology, and renewable energy that are creating a surge in demand for qualified talent.
Adhikari outlined specific incentives offered by the state government, including tax relief for startups, subsidised housing for employees, and streamlined visa procedures for overseas Indians. He emphasized that retaining local expertise is essential for the state's economic growth and for reducing brain drain.
The appeal comes amid a broader national push to attract skilled diaspora back to India. While no concrete recruitment numbers were disclosed, the leader pledged to set up a dedicated portal to match job seekers with vacancies across sectors.
Industry representatives present at the event welcomed the initiative, noting that a coordinated effort between government and private firms could accelerate job creation in the region.
The rally concluded with a call for professionals to visit the upcoming West Bengal Employment Summit, where detailed project briefs and partnership opportunities will be showcased.
Adhikari outlined specific incentives offered by the state government, including tax relief for startups, subsidised housing for employees, and streamlined visa procedures for overseas Indians. He emphasized that retaining local expertise is essential for the state's economic growth and for reducing brain drain.
The appeal comes amid a broader national push to attract skilled diaspora back to India. While no concrete recruitment numbers were disclosed, the leader pledged to set up a dedicated portal to match job seekers with vacancies across sectors.
Industry representatives present at the event welcomed the initiative, noting that a coordinated effort between government and private firms could accelerate job creation in the region.
The rally concluded with a call for professionals to visit the upcoming West Bengal Employment Summit, where detailed project briefs and partnership opportunities will be showcased.