"We are preparing to submit 'BHAVYA' proposal by August": West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy
Kolkata, August 9
West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy on Sunday said the State government is preparing to submit a proposal under the second phase of the Centre's Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna by August, with the department having already written to the concerned Central government department regarding the proposal.
Roy said the formal letter was sent on July 24 and that the state is working towards preparing and executing the proposal under the scheme.
Addressing reporters, Roy said, "We are preparing to submit a proposal under the second phase of the Central Government scheme 'BHAVYA' by August. The department sent a formal letter regarding this to the relevant Central Government department on 24 July. This department has now become a startup Commerce and Industry Department, as we are having to initiate and execute everything from scratch."
Earlier on July 24, the Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 3,030 crore to establish three dedicated chemical parks across the country, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing, attract investments and improve the global competitiveness of India's chemical industry.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Cabinet's decision during a media briefing following the Cabinet meeting on Friday.
According to an official Cabinet release, the scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget for FY2026-27, will have a total outlay of Rs 3,030 crore, including Rs 3,000 crore for developing common infrastructure and basic utilities inside the parks and Rs 30 crore towards administrative expenditure. The scheme will be implemented over five years, from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31.
The Cabinet said the Centre will provide a grant of up to Rs 1,000 crore for each chemical park, subject to a minimum contribution of Rs 500 crore by the respective state government."The Centre would provide a grant of up to Rs. 1,000 crore per park. This will be subject to a minimum contribution of Rs.500 crore by the concerned State Government," the release said.
The release said the three chemical parks will be developed by state governments through a challenge-based selection process, with each park spread across at least 8 square kilometres (2,000 acres) of contiguous, encumbrance-free land.
The parks will offer plug-and-play industrial infrastructure, including Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP), Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF), water supply systems, solvent recovery and distillation units, steam generation and distribution networks, interconnected pipelines, and logistics and warehousing facilities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Our state government says many things but execution is always delayed. The central scheme was announced in July, now they're just preparing a proposal for August? We need faster action, not just announcements. The people want results!
Finally some good news for West Bengal's industry! The chemical sector has huge potential in our state. The requirement of 2,000 acres of contiguous land might be challenging though - hope they can identify suitable plots quickly. Industrial growth means more jobs for our youth, which is the need of the hour. 🏭
The minister should focus on making this proposal competitive, not just submitting it. With challenge-based selection, other states will also compete. West Bengal needs strong infrastructure, clear land titles, and fast clearances. Otherwise this will be another missed opportunity. I genuinely hope we win this time.
Interesting to see the detailed planning. The plug-and-play infrastructure with CETP, TSDF, and logistics facilities sounds very professional. I've seen similar parks in the US; they work well if governance is transparent. Hope West Bengal makes it happen!
Why does the state always have to be late? This is a central scheme from the Union Budget, and departments should have prepared proposals months ago. The state's lack of preparation shows in its industrial stagnation. Let's hope this isn't another political statement without substance. 🤔
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