The West Bengal government will invite participation from real estate developers, to develop new townships.
Officials said private players can develop private townships on privately-owned land, for which the government will give all possible facilities.
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The government will also develop six cities – Siliguri, Kalyani, Bolpur, Baruipur, Howrah and Asansol as theme cities, officials said.
Each of the cities will be themed around sports, senior citizens, health and education, industry, analytics and art and culture.
