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West Bengal considers revised plans for stalled allotted land projects
The West Bengal government wants some companies to be able to change their project plans instead of losing land they were given.
This could apply when the original projects did not start or were not completed.
Officials will study each new proposal before approving it.
Creating jobs will be an important part of the decision.
The government is considering 100 jobs per acre as a benchmark.
A technology hub received about 250 acres for projects by 42 companies.
So far, only five companies have completed projects there.
Adani Group has started building a hospital on land originally assigned for a data centre park.
West Bengal is considering letting land allottees revise project plans when promised investments have not materialised.
Fresh proposals would be evaluated partly on their employment potential, with 100 jobs per acre suggested as a benchmark.
The Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub covers about 250 acres, allotted to 42 companies under the previous TMC government.
Only five companies have completed projects, using about 20 acres with nearly Rs 2,000 crore invested and about 1,000 jobs created.
Adani Group has begun work on a 2,000-bed hospital on its 51.75-acre Silicon Valley plot originally allotted for a hyperscale data centre park.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal, land allottees, and Adani Group are involved.
- What
- The government is considering allowing land allottees to revise stalled project plans instead of reclaiming their plots.
- Where
- The issue concerns allotted land in West Bengal, particularly the Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub.
- When
- The proposal was discussed on September 24, 2026.
- Why
- The government wants to facilitate projects and prioritise proposals with significant employment potential.
Key facts
- Employment benchmark
- About 100 jobs per acre is being considered as a benchmark.
- Silicon Valley land
- Around 250 acres were earmarked for the Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub.
- Companies allotted land
- Land parcels were allotted to 42 companies.
- Completed projects
- Five companies have completed projects and are using about 20 acres.
- Reported investment
- The completed projects represent nearly Rs 2,000 crore in investment.
- Reported employment
- The completed projects employ about 1,000 people.
- Adani land allotment
- Adani Group received 51.75 acres on a 99-year lease for a hyperscale data centre park.
Quotes
Manoj Agarwal
West Bengal Chief Secretary
“Technically, we could have taken back the land as per the lease conditions. But, the chief minister has asked us to give them an opportunity to change their plans for the land.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Those proposals that meet this benchmark will get priority.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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