GROWTH |
The Haldia as an industrial town has grown significantly in post reform era. The growth has been substantial in the fields of petroleum, petrochemicals and chemicals sector. Last 10 years has been remembered in the history of industrial growth
of not only Haldia but for the entire West Bengal. The major reason for the growth in Haldia has been the investor friendly policies of the state Govt. of West Bangal and a very proactive and flexible approach of Haldia Development Authority. During last Decade HDA has concentrated in creation of industrial infrastructure like roads, electrical infrastructure, water supply. But during last two years Haldia Development Authority has redefined its priorities and has now focused on creation as well as upgradation and maintenance of the Industrial Infrastructure and also Urban and Social Infrastructure. Housing, Shopping Malls with Multiplexes, amusement facilities, Hotels and Hospital, Street Lighting, Internal Roads and Streets, Parks, Stadiums, educational institutions, Waste Disposal Facilities, upgradation of Rehabilitation Colonies, drinking water facilities etc. are on the top agenda of the Haldia Devlopment Authority and a significan and rapid success has been achieved in this area.
PORT
The biggest advantage of Haldia is the comprehensive port facilities that it offers including scientific container handling services. The Haldia Dock Complex is already handling 43.54 million tonnes of cargo per annum which is expected to be dramatically increased with the commissioning of the ninth 5 -year plan. The Haldia Dock Complex can boast of having the largest dry dock facilities in India, the cheapest container rate, the lowest pre-berthing detention of Vessels and the most modern Vessel Traffic Management System, allied navigational aids.
INFRASTRUCUTRE
Moreover, HDA provides the requisite infrastructure for the industrial plants. This includes acquiring and making of available land, building a well-knit transport system, providing water for domestic and industrial purpose, ensuring uninterrupted access to electricity, guaranteeing adequate drainage and integrated solid waste disposal facilities. Haldia is the ideal place for investment not only in West Bengal but in entire Eastern India. Both Public and Private sector investments have resulted into development of various downstream industries. Haldia even offers a pleasant milieu coupled with all modern amenities varying from multiplexes, residential complexes, reputed educational institutions, modern telecommunication facilities, efficient transportation, health centres to shopping and recreational centers.
PCPIR
The State Government has also taken up an active role in the development of industries in the region. Even the Government of India has considered Haldia as one of the possible sites nationwide for a Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.