Bengal investors' summit concludes: 137 MoUs signed, over 3.4 lakh crore investment in proposals

As many as 137 MoUs were signed and over 3.4 lakh crore investment proposals was received by the state in 2-day Bengal Global Business Summit.

A two-day annual business meet concluded on Thursday with a huge response from industrialists from all across the globe.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while speaking at the Bengal Global Business Summit closing ceremony stated, "I am told 4,300 participants across the world attended the BGBS conference".

But what was the outcome of the mega event showcased by the state government to welcome investors?

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We have learnt that as many as 137 MoUs were signed in two days meet. According to the chief minister, the state has received proposals of Rs 3,42,375 crores for investment.

Mamata Banerjee stated, "This year’s BGBS meet will generate 40 lakh jobs for the youth".

There was good news for Bengal from the global platform. Andal airport and Bagdogra airport will soon be converted into international airports. Cooch Behar, Malda and more regional airports will come to connect the districts of Bengal to the other parts of the country.