West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a ₹600 crore Lux Cozi garment hub in Dankuni, pledging to create a business‑friendly environment and generate thousands of jobs. The project aims to attract foreign investment and curb extortionist practices that have long plagued the state’s industry sector.

मुख्य बिंदु (Key Takeaways)

  • Foundation stone laid for a ₹600‑crore Lux Cozi garment hub in Dankuni
  • Projected creation of 3,000 direct and 6,000 indirect jobs
  • Government’s commitment to a law‑and‑order, industry‑friendly climate

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari placed the foundation stone for the Lux Cozi garment hub on July 11 in Dankuni, Hooghly district. Valued at roughly ₹600 crore, the facility is slated to become one of the largest apparel manufacturing complexes in Asia.

Scale and Capacity

According to Ashok Todi, Chairman of Lux Industries Limited, the expansion will raise the plant’s annual output by an additional 20 crore pieces, taking the total national capacity of the Lux Cozi Group from about 20 crore to nearly 36 crore garments per year. The new automated line will consolidate production, eliminate regional bottlenecks, and cut material waste.

Employment Impact

Company statements project 3,000 direct jobs and up to 6,000 indirect employment opportunities. Industry analysts contend that such a massive investment will revitalize West Bengal’s manufacturing base, encouraging skilled youth to stay within the state rather than seeking work elsewhere.

Political Context

Senior ministers – Tapas Roy, Arjun Singh, Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee – and BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya attended the ceremony. Chief Minister Adhikari emphasized a “double‑engine” approach, promising to end extortion and syndicate rackets that have historically hindered business growth. “We have largely curbed this culture in the past two months,” he asserted.

Future Outlook

Adhikari pledged that West Bengal will soon attract foreign investments and transform into an industrial hub that nurtures talent. The project is positioned as a cornerstone of the state’s broader strategy to shift from political patronage to a concrete, export‑driven textile powerhouse.