Sourav Ganguly Is The Brand Ambassador Of Bengal

Sourav Ganguly is the new brand ambassador of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Tuesday announced at the Bengal Global Business Summit.

Speaking at the occasion, Banerjee said, "Sourav Ganguly is a very popular figure and he can work for the young generation in a very good manner. I want to involve him as the Brand Ambassador of Bengal..."

The Bengal Global Business Summit, an annual affair, is being attended by several hundred companies from 17 countries.

The Bengal's Chief Minister has announced a slew of new policies including plans to double the state's exports, modernise its logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing, while opening the Bengal Global Business Summit.

Banerjee announced a policy to boost the use of biofuels and announced the establishment of a new sub-sea cable landing station in the sea-resort of Digha to enhance internet connectivity in the eastern region. The Chief Minister also shared that the state's economy is experiencing a growth rate of 8.41 per cent, projecting it to reach USD 212 billion in the current fiscal year.

Addressing a star-studded gathering of business leaders, including Mukesh Ambani from the petrochemical to retail sector, Sanjeev Goenka from the energy industry, and Rishad Premji from Wipro, Banerjee disclosed plans for the creation of four new industrial corridors. These corridors will span from Dankuni to Kalyani, Tajpur port to Raghunathpur, Dankuni to Jhargram, and Durgapur to Cooch Behar in north Bengal.

The Reliance Industries has invested close to Rs 45,000 crore in the last few years in the state, Ambani said. "Reliance will leave no stone unturned to accelerate Bengal's growth," he asserted. The Reliance Foundation will also take up the task of renovating and restoring the iconic Kalighat Temple in Kolkata to regain its "original glory", Ambani added.