Summaries by Diva Jain

West Bengal, once India's industrial heartland, has significantly declined, becoming one of the most indebted states due to policy choices and failing to foster conditions for growth. Other states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu prospered by building infrastructure, skilled labor, and focused industrial clusters. The author recommends West Bengal restore credibility by enacting a 10-year industrial policy, repealing outdated land acts, developing infrastructure like deep-water ports, and fostering specific industry clusters in key districts. The new government's budget shows promise, suggesting that reversing the slide is a choice West Bengal is capable of making for a brighter future.