New Delhi: Talks are going on between the two West Bengal Government And this Adani Group Above Tajpur deep sea portThe project in the state, to be developed by a business group led by industrialist Gautam Adani, state minister Shashi Panja said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference on “West Bengal Day” at the India-International Trade Fair held here, Panja said the project is ongoing.
He was asked about the deal and the absence of Adani Group Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS).
“There was a provisional LOI (letter of intent) which was given to the highest bidder for the development of Tajpur. This was followed by seeking requisite permissions from four departments of the Government of India – Shipping, Defence, Home Affairs and External matters,” Panza said.
“The Home Ministry has given conditional security clearance and made some comments. The state government and the Adani Group are working on it. We have sought clarification, communication is on,” he said.
Asked about Adani Group’s absence at the recently held BGBS, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader said, “I guess you can ask them… were there invitations.”
The absence of the business group from BGBS had raised questions over its role in the Tajpur port project.
Panja said the trade fair has 16 stalls from West Bengal, including eight set up by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Talking about the BGBS held on November 21-22, Panja said that more than 400 delegates from 17 countries participated in the summit.
A total of 188 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), LOI and Expression of Interest (EOI) for investment proposals worth Rs 3,76,288 crore were signed at the summit.
He was asked about the deal and the absence of Adani Group Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS).
“There was a provisional LOI (letter of intent) which was given to the highest bidder for the development of Tajpur. This was followed by seeking requisite permissions from four departments of the Government of India – Shipping, Defence, Home Affairs and External matters,” Panza said.
“The Home Ministry has given conditional security clearance and made some comments. The state government and the Adani Group are working on it. We have sought clarification, communication is on,” he said.
Asked about Adani Group’s absence at the recently held BGBS, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader said, “I guess you can ask them… were there invitations.”
The absence of the business group from BGBS had raised questions over its role in the Tajpur port project.
Panja said the trade fair has 16 stalls from West Bengal, including eight set up by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Talking about the BGBS held on November 21-22, Panja said that more than 400 delegates from 17 countries participated in the summit.
A total of 188 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), LOI and Expression of Interest (EOI) for investment proposals worth Rs 3,76,288 crore were signed at the summit.
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