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Suvendu Adhikari, Gautam Adani likely to discuss Bengal investments

Suvendu Adhikari, Gautam Adani likely to discuss Bengal investments
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari likely to meet Gautam Adani in Kolkata on September 24, focus on investments - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

West Bengal wants more companies to invest in the state.

Gautam Adani may meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on September 24.

They are expected to talk about factories, businesses and other projects.

Adani is also scheduled to attend a ceremony for a new 2,000-bed hospital in New Town.

The hospital is called Adani Arogya Mandir.

Before the possible meeting, Adani is expected to speak with state officials at Taj Bengal.

He may also visit the Kalighat temple.

The government says these efforts could bring investment and create jobs.

Key facts

Possible meeting
Suvendu Adhikari and Gautam Adani may meet at the state secretariat on September 24.
Hospital project
Adani Arogya Mandir is a proposed 2,000-bed hospital in New Town.
Ceremony time
The foundation stone-laying ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on September 24.
Other discussions
Adani is expected to meet senior state officials at Taj Bengal regarding investment proposals.
Additional projects
The Adani Group is expected to be involved in proposals concerning Writers’ Buildings and Kumartuli Ghat.
Government objective
The state is seeking investment, industrial development and employment generation.
Other investor outreach
Adhikari cited a meeting with Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani as part of efforts to attract investors.

Quotes

A senior West Bengal government bureaucrat

A state government official who discussed Adani’s expected visit and meeting.

“There is a high probability of a meeting between the CM and Adani at the state secretariat on Thursday. During the meeting, they are likely to focus on investment and industrial projects in the state.”
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“The group is also expected to be involved in projects relating to the renovation of Writers’ Buildings and redevelopment of Kumartuli Ghat.”
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