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Prime Minister Modi will launch ₹5,000 crore development projects in Durgapur today. Let’s learn some important facts about Durgapur.
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India’s First Planned Industrial City (Post-Independence) Durgapur was one of the first planned cities in India after independence. It was developed with the help of British town planner William Graham.
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Home to Durgapur Steel Plant The Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) is a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Established in the 1950s with the help of the UK government, it's one of India’s oldest integrated steel plants.
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Excellent Connectivity Durgapur lies on the Grand Trunk Road (NH-2) and Howrah–Delhi railway line. It also has Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, offering direct air connectivity.
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The city is known for its well-planned layout, broad roads, and green zones, making it one of the most liveable cities in West Bengal. The name "Durgapur" comes from Goddess Durga, and the city celebrates Durga Puja with grandeur every year.reen, Clean, and Organized
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Part of the Asansol-Durgapur Industrial Belt Durgapur is a key part of West Bengal’s largest industrial region. The belt includes industries like steel, cement, refractory, power, and chemicals.
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