Lagatar24 Desk
Kolkata, Nov 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that in the next two years investments of Rs 10,480 crore will come in Howrah district. While addressing a review meeting in the district, she also added that around 882 new projects and industrial parks would come up in Howrah, which will generate more than 1,16,000 jobs.
“In the next two years, investments to the tune of Rs 10,480 crores will come in Howrah district. Around 882 new projects and industrial parks would come up in the district, generating more than 1,16,000 jobs,” she said.
Mamata Banerjee also urged industrialists to recruit local workers rather than bringing in workers from other states, in an effort to promote locals in the job market.
“We are aware that people from other states come in search of jobs. We live in peace and harmony. But I would request all of you to recruit locals for the upcoming projects,” she added.
She also announced that the state government is planning to develop a new dairy firm ‘Bangla Dairy’, under the state Animal Husbandry Department.
“It will sell various kinds of dairy products. Around 512 outlets would be set up to sell those products,” said Mamata Banerjee.
