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Google in talks with West Bengal on a new tech hub plan with Ashwini Vaishnaw driving push
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Published on 11 May 2026
A proposal could turn West Bengal into a tech hub
Google may be moving toward a major investment in West Bengal after Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held discussions with state officials. Reports say he proposed building a technology hub aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s digital and industrial expansion agenda. If it materialises, the plan could reshape Bengal’s tech ecosystem and create significant job opportunities.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw reportedly discussed a tech hub proposal with Google
- Talks involve state officials in West Bengal
- The plan aligns with Modi’s digital and industrial expansion agenda
- Potential outcome: jobs and a new technology hub in the region
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