Coochbehar Industrial Park, Phase-I was established in the year 1988 in Coochbehar district of West Bengal. The site is located 4 kms from Coochbehar town at Chakchara by the side of national Highway No. 31 as well as Cooch Behar - Natabari Road.
Coochbehar is the district headquarter and the largest town in the district. The Torsa River flows by the western side of the town. It is a famous tourist Centre and has been declared a heritage town. Prominent industries in the district are agro-based and jute industries.
Industrial Park snapshot (Coochbehar Industrial Park Phase-I)
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| District | Coochbehar |
| Gram Panchayat | Chakchaka |
| Total Area of Land | 97.985 acres |
| Allottable area | 68.9182 acres |
| Area Available for allotment | 3.4122 acres |
| No. of industrial units | 75 |
| Lease Premium(Rates in Rupees per acre) | Rs. 33,78,700.00 |
Connectivity
Road connectivity:
The site is well connected with National Highway No. 31 lying adjacent to the Industrial Park. It connects the site to major cities like Kolkata as well as locations like Bagdogra and Siliguri. Majority of the goods being produced in the Industrial Park as well as the raw material for these industries comes via this route.
Railway connectivity:
The nearest major railway stations is New Coochbehar which is a part of the North Eastern Frontier Railways and is just 2 kms away. Coochbehar is well connected by rail to major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Guwahati. The rail route from Coochbehar is one of the important routes connecting North-East India with remaining parts of the country.
Port connectivity:
The site does not have any sea port in the vicinity and the closest ports are Kolkata and Haldia, which are about 800 kms away.
Airport connectivity:
The nearest operating airport is Bagdogra, which is about 160 kms from the site location.
Physical features
The Industrial Park is providing lease holding to various industrial units for setting up their plants with Building Plan approved by the WBIIDC. New Moynaguri to Jogighopa railway track runs on side of the Industrial Park.
Infrastructure Availability
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| Administrative Office of WBIIDC |
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Roads and internal transportation
Internal roads made of Concrete are providing facilities of entry and exit access to all Industrial units within the Industrial Park.
Power
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) is providing stable and quality power supply to Coochbehar Industrial Park. Adequate power is available in the region.
Water
WBIIDC has made requisite arrangements to ensure continuous water supply to the Industrial Park by pumping out ground water .Currently water is supplied from 3 underground borewell through two nos. overhead water tanks (60,000 gallons and 75,000 gallons capacity each). This supply is fully managed by WBIIDC
Street Lights
Street light system is in existence at internal roads of the Industrial Park. WBIIDC has taken initiatives for solar powered LED street light installation towards utilization of renewable energy and reduction of carbon footprint.
Drainage and Sewerage
Drainage of treated industrial and storm sewer is facilitated through network of surface drains.
Industrial Units
There exist 75 industrial units in Coochbehar Industrial Park, Ph-I. Some of the prominent industrial units are:
Modern Agrotech Industries - Rice Mill
Kamakshi Jute Industries - Production of Jute Yarn
Sri Balaji Udyog, - PV.C. Products
Hossain Electricals - Electrical Transformer Maintenance
Industry Snapshot
| Parameter | Value |
| No. of industrial units | 72 No. |
| Total employment | ~2400 persons |
| Investment | INR 87 crore |
| Units employing more than 100 people | 1 |
| Units with investment more than INR 10 crore | 1 |
| Types of units | Jute, Food processing, and agro based industries |
Raw Material procurement and consumption Centre
There is a mix in the pattern with units procuring material from nearby areas as well as far off locations. Majority of the units use road transportation for procuring raw materials or dispatching their finished goods. Most of the units procure their raw material from nearby regions or districts in West Bengal and Assam. Some units like Kamakshi Jute Industry also procure the raw material from Bangladesh. Most of the finished goods from this Industrial Park are consumed in Bengal, while a few industries supply their product throughout the country as well.
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| Details of Infrastructure may also be seen in GIS system | GIS System |
PRE-APPROVED CLEARANCES
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| 1. | Change of Land Use (Category of Land is ‘Industrial’, so application for conversion of land use to Industrial category is not needed to be applied for by the unit holders) |
| 2. | Water Connection (available in the Industrial Park) |
| 3. | Sewerage Connection (available in the Industrial Park) |
Approvals Required for Starting a Manufacturing Enterprise in the Industrial Park
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| Sl | Clearances/ NOCs/Approvals | From | Web-site (Link) | ||||
| 1 | Registration of Property (post execution Deed) | Dte. of Registration & Stamp Revenue, Finance Dept. | Link | ||||
| 2 | Mutation of Land | L&LR Dept./ ULBs | Link | ||||
| 3 | Online Sanction of Building Plan | WBIIDC | Link | ||||
| 4 | Issuance of Issuance of Plinth Level Completion | WBIIDC | Link | ||||
| 5 | Fire Safety Recommendation | Fire & Emergency Services Dept. | Link | ||||
| 6 | Allocation/Permission for Surface Water (where Surface Water is the Source) | Irrigation & Waterways Dept. | Link | ||||
| 7 | Tree Feeling & Tree Transit Permission | Forest Dept. | Link | ||||
| 8 | Approval of Factory Plan under the Factories Act, 1948 | Directorate Of Factories - Department of Labour |
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| 9 | Temporary Electricity Connection | WBSEDC Ltd/ CESC, as applicable | Link | ||||
| 10 | Permission for extraction of ground water (where ground water is the Source) | State Water Investigation Directorate, WRI&D Dept | Link | ||||
| 11 | Drug License** Note - "as per use" | Health & Family Welfare Dept | Link | ||||
| 12 | SSI registration (as applicable) - optional | MSME & Textiles Dept. | Link | ||||
| Pre - Operation Approvals | |||||||
| 1 | Building Occupancy Certificate | WBIIDC | Link | ||||
| 2 | NOC (Fire Safety Certificate) | Fire & Emergency Services Dept. | Link | ||||
| 3 | Fire License | Fire & Emergency Services Dept. | Link | ||||
| 4 | Consent to Operate under | Water and Air Act WBPCB, Environment Dept. | Link | ||||
| 5 | Electricity Connection | WBSEDC Ltd/ CESC, as applicable | Link | ||||
| 6 | Factory License under Factories Act 1948 | Directorate Of Factories, - Department Of Labour |
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| 7 | Profession Tax Registration | Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Finance Dept. | Link | ||||
| 8 | GST Registration | Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Finance Dept. | Link | ||||
| 9 | Registration under The Shops and Establishment Act (within 30 days of commencement of commercial production) | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 10 | Registration under Boiler Act, 1923* Note - "as per use" | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 11 | Registration for license for contractors under provision of The Contracts Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970* * Note - "as per use" | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 12 | Registration of principal employer's establishment under provision of The Contracts Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970* * Note - "as per use" | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 13 | Registration under The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996* * Note - "as per use" | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 14 | Registration of establishment under the Inter State Migrant Workmen (RE&CS) Act, 1979* * Note - "as per use" | Labour Commissionerate, Labour Dept. | Link | ||||
| 15 | Approval for DG set installation* * Note - "as per use" | Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Electricity Duty, Finance Dept. | Link | ||||
| 16 | Different e-services of UDMA | Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs | Link | ||||