Expanding Growth Pole and Thriving SEZ In the Bengal Gems &Jewellery Industry

Abstract

The present study focuses on two specific sites of the Gems and Jewellery industry in West Bengal, namely Domjur (Howrah) and Manikanchan (Rajarhat, Kolkata). Domjur Gems and Jewellery industry is the sole ‘Growth Pole’ in West Bengal includingPanchlaZari and Embroidery industry. On the other hand, Manikanchan is the sole Special Economic Zone in the Gems and Jewellery industry in India.