Unmoved Bengal files: Debate over land, holding back industrialisation, remains an unsolved development puzzle

West Bengal faces a significant employment crisis. Decades of industrial policy challenges and land reform successes have created a complex situation. Recent land disputes, like those in Singur and Deocha-Pachami, continue to impede industrial growth. The state's upcoming elections focus on welfare, while industrial investment remains elusive. This ongoing land debate is a key development puzzle.