Murshidabad: ₹1500 Cr Investment to Create 40,000 Jobs, End Migration

• Murshidabad district received investment proposals worth 1500 crore, expected to create 40,000 to 41,000 jobs.
• A 'Synergy Business Facilitation Conclave' was held in Murshidabad for small, micro, and medium industries.
• The conclave aimed to resolve issues and expedite approvals for stalled industrial projects in the district.
• New initiatives include a rice mill lab, market complexes for artisans, credit schemes, and support for bell metal and wooden furniture clusters.
• Murshidabad leads the state with 133,560 MSMEs registered on the Udyam Portal.

Why It Matters: Murshidabad's ₹1500 Cr investment creates 40,000+ jobs, reducing outward migration.