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WEBCON : A Catalyst
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West Bengal Consultancy Organisation Limited, in short known as WEBCON, has been established in 1979 as a multi-disciplinary public sector consultancy organisation by a consortium of all India financial institutions like IDBI, IFCI, ICICI, IIBI, WBIDC, WBSIDC, SIDICO etc. and State Bank of India(SBI) and other nationalised banks under the leadership of IDBI for playing a promotional role on behalf of promoter institutions for development of cottage, tiny and small scale sector and to provide services like preparation of project feasibility reports and conducting the status studies for specific industries on a modest scale.
In the wake of liberalisation of the Indian economy in 90s, many multinational consultancy firms have opened their shops in the country with Calcutta no exception. Commensurate with the economic changes, it was though necessary to re-orient operational strategy, modernise offices based on information technology driven system and create a data bank to cater to the needs of the emerging clients both in the private and public sector. In the process, the organisation has reoriented its mission and presently has been playing a catalytic role towards promotion of entrepreneurship, industries and infrastructure, rejuvenation of sick units and providing specialised economic and management services under one roof to the entrepreneurs, promotional agencies, financial institutions and the government.
THRUST AREA
Over the years, WEBCON as a service provider has acquired considerable expertise in certain areas as adduced below which, in turn, has become its core competence to cater to the cross-section clientele.
  • Project Consultancy
    • Identification of viable project opportunities;
    • Preparation of techno-economic feasibility reports, detailed project reports,
    • Technology sourcing/Technology tie-up;
    • Preparation of modernisation-cum-diversification plan;
    • Diagnosis of sickness and drawing up rehabilitation package;
    • Turnkey monitoring/Supervision for implementation of projects.
  • Development Consultancy
    • Preparation of concept plan/detailed engineering for Growth Centres/ Industrial Park
    • Industrial Potential Survey/area specific studies
    • International investment promotion support
    • Tourism development study
    • Programme implementation management
    • Project/Programme evaluation
  • Management Consultancy
    • Organisation study and restructuring and preparation of Strategic Corporate Plan
    • Computerised MIS and data base management
    • Market Research/Base line and sample survey
    • Human Resource Development
  • Micro enterprise development
  • Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Training Programme
  • Event Management
Similarly as a sequel of providing its services to various industrial sectors the organisation has acquired a significant level of experience and expertise in the following industry sectors which may be considered its core areas of strength.
CORE AREAS
    • Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
    • Plastic Processing
    • Agro-based & Food processing
    • Hotel and Tourism
    • Shipping and Transport
    • Electronics
With its Head Office in Calcutta, WEBCON has Branches/ Project offices at places like Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Gangtok in Sikkim, Siliguri, Midnapore and Tamluk in West Bengal. WEBCON has a team of about 30 professionals with specialisation/expertise in a wide range of fields like electronics,  chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, regional planning, economics, statistics, finance, management, tourism, market research, computer etc. and capable of taking up diversified assignments. WEBCON also maintains a panel of experts for supplementing its expertise, as may be necessary. Further WEBCON has strategic alliance with several organisations of repute in different fields for providing
specialised consultancy services. WEBCON has the experience of operating at the state, regional, national and international level. WEBCON is adequately equipped with hardware and software facilities with modern communication system like fax, e-mail, internet etc. The company's clientele range includes international and national bodies like European Commission, UNDP, IDBI, NABARD, SIDBI etc., various Departments of Government of India and State Governments, State Agencies, State Bank of India and other banks, Haldia Petrochemicals, Indian Oxygen, Dunlop and a host of small and medium entrepreneurs/companies.
In short, WEBCON is a one stop consultancy organisation with a Mission to provide quality, cost effective and timely consultancy services to the satisfaction of clients, customers and sponsors.
Contributed by
A K Mahapatra
Managing Director
West Bengal Consultancy Organisation Limited
WEBCON : A Catalyst
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