We will not adopt Gujarat model for industrialisation: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal government would not follow the Gujarat model of industrialisation, but will rebuild the state's industry in its own way, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said today while stating that time was of essence.

"We will not adopt the Gujarat model for industry, but will rebuild and rejuvenate industry in our state in our own way," Banerjee said during her first interaction with industrialists here.

Stating that she favoured quick action as it was imperative for achieving success, Banerjee said, "Many people ask me why I am in a hurry. I would like to tell you that the job will remain unfinished if I am not quick in my approach. There may be lapses in such an approach, but it can be rectified immediately. We have to be practical. Time is valuable. We should not waste time. Nobody knows how long we will live. So the job has to be done quickly," the chief minister said.

Banerjee said it would be the endeavour of her government to rebuild Bengal's industry which had lagged far behind in the past 34 years. The industrialists with whom the chief minister interacted included SK Birla.