Fact File
Nestled in the eastern part of India, West Bengal is one of the most diverse states
in term of culture and ethnicity. It is the 13th largest state in terms of area
but the fourth most populous state in the country. West Bengal is the leading exporter
finished goods; around 70 per cent of the country's leather goods are exported from
West Bengal. Jute textile manufacturing is the most prominent industry in the state.
Moreover, this is the second largest state in India after Maharashtra in paper production.
Project Investments in West Bengal
According to the 42nd Quarterly Survey of Projects Investments conducted by ProjectsToday, West Bengal is among the top ten investment destinations in the country. As of 31
March 2011, the state had 1,649 projects worth Rs 299,117 crore in various stages of planning and implementation.
The project implementation ratio observed for the state was
31.14 per cent, as compared with the national average of 46.17 per cent.
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The top ten projects of West Bengal:
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