Sanjeev Sanyal Says Kolkata Should Anchor Eastern India’s Growth

Sanjeev Sanyal said Kolkata could help lead economic growth in eastern India.

He suggested connecting Kolkata to Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Guwahati and Patna.

Together, these cities could form a larger network for jobs, businesses and investment.

He said simply spreading money and infrastructure everywhere may not create strong growth.

Instead, he believes powerful cities can help nearby areas develop.

Sanyal also said western parts of India are generally wealthier than eastern parts.

He pointed to other growth groups, such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai in the south.

He also named Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Delhi-NCR as important growth centres.