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West Bengal

Population : 68.1 million (1991)

Literacy Rate : 72 per cent

Industrial Production : Rupees 180 billion (approximately)

West Bengal ranks among the top States in terms of industrial growth, production and foreign trade. Calcutta, the capital city, has excellent social infrastructure and is the first city in India to have a Metro-Underground rail transport system. Foreign Trade in goods and services is worth about US $3.5 billion.

Main areas for Export Production:

  • Iron and Steel and metallurgical products.

  • Light Engineering goods.

  • Natural Fabric based products, particularly Jute.

  • Leather Products.

  • Textiles.

  • Chemicals.

  • Petrochemicals and Polymer based products.

  • Information and Knowledge based products and services.