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West Bengal Plans GIS‑Based Land Bank to Map Industrial Plots
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:44 PM
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The state government is evaluating a GIS‑driven land bank that will catalogue all available industrial sites across West Bengal.
The West Bengal administration is reportedly studying the creation of a comprehensive land bank that will use Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to map every industrial plot that is currently idle or under‑utilised. The digital repository is intended to provide a single, searchable platform for investors, enabling them to identify suitable sites without the need for multiple field visits.
According to the proposal, the GIS‑based system will overlay data on land ownership, infrastructure connectivity, and regulatory clearances, thereby streamlining the due‑diligence process. Officials say the initiative aims to reduce transaction time and increase transparency in the allocation of industrial land.
The move comes as part of the state’s broader effort to revive manufacturing and attract new investments after a period of sluggish growth. By making land information readily accessible, the government hopes to accelerate project approvals and foster an environment conducive to an industrial renaissance in Bengal.
The details of the plan were outlined in a recent analysis featured on NDTV, which highlighted the potential of the land bank to serve as a catalyst for large‑scale industrial development.
According to the proposal, the GIS‑based system will overlay data on land ownership, infrastructure connectivity, and regulatory clearances, thereby streamlining the due‑diligence process. Officials say the initiative aims to reduce transaction time and increase transparency in the allocation of industrial land.
The move comes as part of the state’s broader effort to revive manufacturing and attract new investments after a period of sluggish growth. By making land information readily accessible, the government hopes to accelerate project approvals and foster an environment conducive to an industrial renaissance in Bengal.
The details of the plan were outlined in a recent analysis featured on NDTV, which highlighted the potential of the land bank to serve as a catalyst for large‑scale industrial development.