THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
NEW DELHI,
MARCH 19, 2026
In a significant push to accelerate
India’s manufacturing ambitions, the National Industrial Corridor Development
Corporation (NICDC) will anchor the implementation of the ambitious BHAVYA
scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the
country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. The
initiative, driven by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, seeks to create
investment-ready ecosystems to power the next phase of industrial growth.
The BHAVYA scheme envisions the
creation of world-class industrial parks equipped with pre-approved land, ready
infrastructure and integrated services, significantly reducing the time and
complexity involved in setting up industries. With streamlined approval
mechanisms, including single-window systems, the initiative is set to enhance
ease of doing business and attract both domestic and global investors.
Aligned with the PM GatiShakti
National Master Plan, the proposed parks will emphasize multimodal connectivity
and efficient last-mile access, ensuring seamless integration with road, rail
and logistics networks. Advanced infrastructure planning, including underground
utilities, will further support efficient and reliable industrial operations.
The scheme builds upon NICDC’s proven
track record in developing industrial corridors and smart cities, with a focus
on expanding industrial infrastructure across regions and enabling balanced and
sustainable growth. Currently, NICDC is implementing 20 projects across 13
states, developing greenfield industrial smart cities designed to enhance
competitiveness, generate employment and attract investments.
Additionally, NICDC is serving as the
Project Management Agency for seven PM MITRA Parks under the Ministry of
Textiles, supporting integrated manufacturing ecosystems in the textile sector.
Industrial nodes such as Dholera Special Investment Region, Shendra-Bidkin
Industrial Area, Vikram Udyogpuri and Greater Noida Industrial Area have
already demonstrated strong progress in integrated planning and infrastructure
development, emerging as investor-ready destinations.
These industrial smart cities incorporate
plug-and-play readiness, integrated industrial and urban infrastructure, and
digital systems for monitoring and service delivery. Sustainability remains a
core focus, with provisions for green energy and water reuse systems embedded
in the design of these projects.
