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West Bengal unveils new industrial land policy with land‑pooling and direct purchase options
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:46 AM
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The West Bengal government announced a fresh industrial land policy that allows developers to acquire land either through a pooling mechanism or direct purchase, aiming to boost manufacturing investments.
Kolkata – The state government of West Bengal introduced a new industrial land policy designed to simplify land acquisition for manufacturing projects. Under the scheme, developers can either participate in a land‑pooling arrangement, where landowners contribute parcels to a common pool, or opt for outright purchase of identified plots.
The policy seeks to address long‑standing bottlenecks in land clearance by offering a transparent, time‑bound process and clearer compensation norms. Officials said the dual‑track approach will cater to both large‑scale investors preferring ready‑made sites and smaller firms that wish to negotiate directly with owners.
State authorities expect the framework to attract domestic and foreign capital, generate employment and accelerate the creation of industrial corridors across West Bengal. The policy document outlines procedural steps, eligibility criteria and the role of a dedicated land‑acquisition cell to oversee implementation.
The policy seeks to address long‑standing bottlenecks in land clearance by offering a transparent, time‑bound process and clearer compensation norms. Officials said the dual‑track approach will cater to both large‑scale investors preferring ready‑made sites and smaller firms that wish to negotiate directly with owners.
State authorities expect the framework to attract domestic and foreign capital, generate employment and accelerate the creation of industrial corridors across West Bengal. The policy document outlines procedural steps, eligibility criteria and the role of a dedicated land‑acquisition cell to oversee implementation.