Bankura Stone Quarries to Reopen, Creating 25,000 Jobs After Abhishek Banerjee's Promise
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News18•19-01-2026, 09:22
Bankura Stone Quarries to Reopen, Creating 25,000 Jobs After Abhishek Banerjee's Promise
- •Abhishek Banerjee promised to restart Bankura's stone quarries at a Saltoara public meeting on January 10, 2026, aiming to create 25,000 jobs.
- •Following his promise, the government issued an e-auction notification for 17 closed quarries, bringing hope to 20,000 unemployed workers.
- •Abhishek confirmed that legal complexities had hindered full operation but assured that once resolved, 25,000 jobs would be generated.
- •He revealed discussions with the Chief Minister, who instructed officials to ensure employment for 25,000 people by March 31.
- •An online auction for the quarries is scheduled for February 11, with work expected to commence within two weeks thereafter, reviving Saltoara's stone industry.
Why It Matters: Bankura's stone quarries will reopen, creating 25,000 jobs, fulfilling Abhishek Banerjee's promise to revive the industry.
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