Shapoor Mistry, Chairman and Managing Director of Shapoorji Pallonji Group, on Wednesday evinced interest in a deep sea port, hydro power, IT and infrastructure projects in West Bengal.
“We have already invested over Rs 1,000 crore in West Bengal. We have come today to see various other avenues which could be of mutual benefit and interest. Some areas we are looking at are deep sea port, hydro-electricity, IT parks, and construction of roads both in the hills and plains,” Mistry told reporters after a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Writers’ Building.
Mumbai-headquartered infrastructure major is the largest stakeholder in Tata Sons.
Commerce and Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee who was present at the meeting, said: “The company has given proposals regarding deep sea port, hydroelectricity, IT hubs during the meeting with Chief Minister. It has (also) proposed to extend its expertise and consultations for construction of roads in the State.”
Night shelters
Chatterjee said that the Chief Minister requested the group to consider setting up night shelters in the State as part of corporate social responsibility.