The Fall of Kolkata | How Politics and Neglect Destroyed a Great City

Описание: Kolkata was once India's economic powerhouse. In 1950-51, West Bengal produced 27% of India's industrial output—second only to Bombay. Today, 6,688 companies have left the state.

What happened? Who is responsible?

In this video:
Kolkata's Golden Era (1947-1970s) - when it was India's cultural and industrial capital
The Refugee Crisis context (1947-1971) that shaped Bengal's trajectory
Communist Government policies (1977-2011) and their economic impact
The Singur controversy - how Tata Nano project was lost
6,688 companies relocated - where did they go?
70,000 students migrating annually - the brain drain crisis
Infrastructure collapse - traffic, water, pollution
Is recovery possible? Recent developments and hope

KEY FACTS:
• 1950-51: West Bengal = 27% industrial output
• 1966-67: Dropped to 13.5%
• 2011-2025: 6,688 companies left
• Current income: 20% below national average

WHERE DID COMPANIES GO?
→ Maharashtra: 1,308 companies
→ Delhi: 1,297 companies
→ Gujarat, Karnataka, UP: Thousands more


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