A team from the Bengal government, led by Amit Mitra, principal chief adviser to chief minister Mamata Banerjee, met representatives from two sets of industry groups in Mumbai pitching the state as an investment destination.

The industry chamber Ficci organised-meet brought together 40 representatives from the gems and jewellery sector followed by another interaction where 50 members of the textile and apparel industry participated.

Highlighting that the state already has a strong foundation in these two segments, the officials apprised the opportunities before the industry members, including the scheme for approved industrial park that allows private players to set up industrial parks on own land with fiscal and non-fiscal support from the MSME department of the state government.

The government also informed that the state is developing four garments parks around Calcutta, apart from a carpet park and a silk park.

“The entire value chain of the textile industry was present in the meeting. There are many ideas exchanged. They showed interest in Bengal’s textile sector,” Mitra said.

Prior to that Mitra, who was accompanied by Rajesh Pandey, secretary MSME department, met a large delegation from the gems and jewellery sector.