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14 July 2026

West Bengal government's legislative and administrative overhaul

The topic addresses critical governance challenges regarding land acquisition and industrial policy reform, which are core themes in GS3 industrial growth and GS2 development policy.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • West Bengal government is pursuing an administrative and legislative overhaul to promote industrialisation.
  • Policy shifts include reintroducing industry incentive schemes and exempting investments over ₹100 crore from local no-objection certificates.
  • The government is reviewing the West Bengal Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act to facilitate land availability.
  • A direct land purchase policy is being implemented for government-led infrastructure projects like railways and airports.
  • West Bengal faces significant land acquisition challenges due to high population density (over 1,000 people per sq km) and small average land holdings (0.77 hectares).
  • Historical context: Previous attempts at large-scale industrial land acquisition led to significant social and political unrest.
  • Current industrial challenges include lack of clarity on private land acquisition, infrastructure degradation, and the need to reverse an anti-industry perception.
  • The state aims to transition from a history of militant trade unionism to an industrial-friendly environment.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in West Bengal administrative and legislative reforms, which has been running since 14 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with land acquisition for industrial development in densely populated states of India. How can the government balance the need for infrastructure growth with the rights of landholders? 150 words
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  2. Industrialisation is a critical driver for economic growth, yet it often faces structural bottlenecks in states with high population density. Analyse the role of state-level policy reforms in improving the ease of doing business and the potential socio-economic impacts of such reforms. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors is identified as a significant barrier to industrialisation in West Bengal according to the provided text?

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