Adhikari Says Centre Plans Support for Bengal Tea and Textile Sectors

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the Centre is interested in supporting the state’s tea and textile industries. He said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the sectors during his Delhi visit on July 4. Adhikari said at least 25 tea gardens are closed and called for measures to help tea workers.

Speaking at the Kolkata Couture Expo in Kolkata, Adhikari urged textile businesses to invest in West Bengal and promised government assistance. The two-day expo is expected to generate about ₹1,000 crore in business. Sitharaman may visit the state in the last week of August. Adhikari also called for stronger law and order and possible legal changes.

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The reported plans could help tea workers, closed gardens and weaver families if they lead to clear funding and implementation. However, the source gives no details on the proposed investment, timeline or specific schemes. Claims linked to the upcoming visit should therefore be treated as tentative. Industry participation and better law and order may support the sector, but results will depend on practical steps rather than announcements alone.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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