Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Kolkata to host India Energy Week, promising investment and jobs
Kolkata will host India Energy Week from January 28 to 31 next year.
Leaders expect the event to bring energy companies and investors to West Bengal.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said this could create new jobs.
He also said existing projects may expand.
Indian Oil Corporation wants 175 acres of land in Haldia for its operations.
The state is discussing possible land with local authorities and port officials.
Adhikari asked the company to build a petrochemical plant in the state.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the event could support development in eastern India.
India Energy Week will be held in Kolkata from January 28 to 31 next year.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the event could attract investment and create jobs.
Indian Oil Corporation has sought 175 acres in Haldia for expansion.
The state is discussing available land with Haldia Development Authority and port authorities.
Adhikari also urged Indian Oil Corporation to establish a petrochemical plant in West Bengal.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and Indian Oil Corporation are involved.
- What
- Kolkata will host India Energy Week, while the state is pursuing energy-sector expansion and investment.
- When
- The event is scheduled for January 28 to 31 next year; the statements were reported on September 28.
- Where
- Kolkata and Haldia in West Bengal, India.
- Why
- The event is intended to encourage investment, infrastructure development, and employment in the energy sector.
West Bengal Government’s Position
Criticism of the Previous Government
Expected impact of India Energy Week
West Bengal Government’s Position
Suvendu Adhikari and Hardeep Singh Puri said the event could attract investment, expand projects, and create jobs in West Bengal and eastern India.
Criticism of the Previous Government
The report does not provide a counterargument to the expected investment and employment benefits.
Ujjwala 3 beneficiaries
West Bengal Government’s Position
Adhikari alleged that the previous Trinamool Congress government deprived 15 lakh beneficiaries of the Ujjwala 3 scheme.
Criticism of the Previous Government
The report does not include a response from the previous government to this allegation.
Ashoknagar petroleum project
West Bengal Government’s Position
Adhikari claimed that the previous government did not grant a petroleum mining lease for an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation project in Ashoknagar.
Criticism of the Previous Government
The report does not provide the previous government’s explanation or response.
- Event
- India Energy Week, also referred to as Bharat Shakti Saptah
- Host city
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Event dates
- January 28-31 next year
- Land request
- Indian Oil Corporation has sought 175 acres in Haldia for expansion
- Available land mentioned
- Haldia Development Authority has 85 acres
- Proposed project
- A petrochemical plant requested by Suvendu Adhikari
- Additional initiative
- Indian Oil Corporation plans to plant several lakh mangrove saplings in the Sundarbans as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative