Advanced Manufacturing : Future Ready West Bengal

A concept paper on Advanced Manufacturing - “Future Ready West Bengal: Paving the way for industries of the future through Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0”, was brought out by Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Government of West Bengal, FICCI and PwC. This paper explores how West Bengal can leverage Artificial Intelligence and automation, to drive industrial transformation, enhance competitiveness, smart governance and technology-driven industries. The paper highlights the Global and National trends in Advanced Manufacturing and provides suggestions and action points for West Bengal to create an enabling environment such as development of Smart Industrial Park and developing a finance mechanism which suits the goals of integration.