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The land of promise

Rich in resources and manpower, the state plans to go on overdrive to develop facilities, boost investment and make a mark on the region.

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Located centrally in the eastern part of the country, West Bengal is home to 70 million of the nation's nearly one billion population. Calcutta, the capital of the state, is a large metropolis of 12 million people and is the gateway to Southeast Asia.

"We want technology that's new and investment in spheres which are of mutual interest."
Jyoti Basu, Chief Minister

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