NEW DELHI, March 20: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will anchor the implementation of the ‘BHAVYA’ scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country to boost manufacturing and investment.
The initiative, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will be executed as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
Under the scheme, industrial parks will be developed with pre-approved land, ready infrastructure and integrated services to facilitate ease of doing business. The parks will also feature streamlined approval systems, including single-window clearances, enabling faster establishment of industries.
Aligned with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the parks will emphasise multimodal connectivity and efficient last-mile access. Infrastructure planning will include underground utilities and integrated systems to support reliable industrial operations.
Officials said the BHAVYA scheme builds on NICDC’s experience in developing industrial corridors and smart cities, with a focus on expanding industrial infrastructure and promoting balanced regional growth.
NICDC is currently implementing 20 projects across 13 states, including greenfield industrial smart cities designed to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, attract investments and generate employment. It is also serving as the project management agency for seven PM MITRA Parks under the Ministry of Textiles.
Existing industrial nodes developed by NICDC, such as Dholera, Shendra-Bidkin, Vikram Udyogpuri and Greater Noida, have demonstrated progress in integrated infrastructure development and investor-ready ecosystems.
These industrial smart cities incorporate plug-and-play facilities, multimodal logistics connectivity, digital monitoring systems and sustainable infrastructure, including green energy and water reuse mechanisms.
The government said the initiative is expected to further strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem, attract investments from MSMEs and large industries, and support long-term economic growth.
