West Bengal draws rosy picture in 2014-15 state eco review

West Bengal today painted a rosy picture of the state in the economic review of 2014-15.
The review said that the state registered a growth of 10.48 per cent in 2014-15 (at constant price) in comparison to national estimate of 7.5 per cent.
The survey presented by state Finance Minister Amit Mitra noted that per capita income of the state had jumped by 12.84 per cent in 2014-15, while the same for India was 6.1 per cent.
"The state received Rs 2,43,100 crore worth of investment proposals at the Bengal Global Business Summit," the survey said.
Till January 2015, Rs 8,572 crore worth of projects were completed in the state. While, taking into under-implementation is worth Rs 84,228 crore.

The review also highlighted foodgrain production of 173.37 lakh MT till now for the current fiscal, marginally higher from 171.56 lakh MT registered in 2013-14.

The Kanyashree Prakalpa which is one of the flagship programme of the state government targeting well-being of girl chiild has seen enrollment of 21 lakh girls till December 4, 2014.
In promoting education, the review noted that 28 new primary, 329 upper primary schools were set up. A total 192 secondary schools were upgraded to higher secondary and 53 junior high schools were upgraded to secondary schools.
The review also highlighted construction of two new 500 MW thermal power units, expected to commence production in 2015-16.