**Executive Summary**
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) has been designated to anchor the BHAVYA scheme, which aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India. Announced on March 19, 2026, the initiative seeks to drive manufacturing growth by providing investment-ready ecosystems with pre-approved land and integrated infrastructure. The scheme aligns with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to enhance multimodal connectivity and streamline regulatory approvals.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**BHAVYA Scheme Objectives and Framework**
* Develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
* Provide pre-approved land and ready-to-use infrastructure to facilitate ease of doing business.
* Implement streamlined approval mechanisms, including single-window systems, to accelerate industrial setup.
* Focus on balanced and sustainable industrial growth across various regions.
**Infrastructure and Connectivity**
* Align with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to ensure multimodal connectivity (road, rail, and logistics) and efficient last-mile access.
* Incorporate underground utilities to support reliable and efficient industrial operations.
* Utilize digital systems for real-time monitoring and service delivery.
* Integrate sustainable infrastructure, such as green energy and water reuse systems.
**NICDC’s Role and Current Projects**
* Acts as the anchor for BHAVYA and the Project Management Agency for seven PM MITRA Parks under the Ministry of Textiles.
* Currently implementing 20 greenfield industrial smart city projects across 13 Indian states.
* Leverages successful progress from established nodes like Dholera, Shendra-Bidkin, Vikram Udyogpuri, and Greater Noida.
**Impact Analysis**
**National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)**
**Impact**
The NICDC is the primary agency responsible for anchoring the BHAVYA scheme and managing the development of 100 new industrial parks, expanding its current portfolio of 20 projects.
**Action Required**
Coordinate the implementation of the scheme, ensuring integrated planning, infrastructure development, and the establishment of monitoring systems.
**Manufacturing Industries (MSMEs and Large Manufacturers)**
**Impact**
Businesses gain access to "plug-and-play" ecosystems, which eliminate delays related to land acquisition, infrastructure setup, and complex approval processes.
**Action Required**
Utilize the single-window systems for faster approvals and leverage pre-developed infrastructure to commence operations quickly.
**Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)**
**Impact**
The department oversees the NICDC and the broader National Industrial Corridor Development Programme to enhance India's manufacturing competitiveness.
**Action Required**
Provide policy support and oversight for the BHAVYA scheme to ensure it meets the goals of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
Key Entities Referenced
BHAVYA scheme: A scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India with pre-approved land and ready infrastructure.
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC): The primary agency anchoring the implementation of the BHAVYA scheme and developing greenfield industrial smart cities.
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): The overarching national programme under which the BHAVYA scheme is being implemented to expand industrial infrastructure.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: The strategic plan providing the framework for multimodal connectivity and efficient last-mile access for the proposed industrial parks.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT): The nodal department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that oversees the NICDC and industrial development initiatives.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
NICDC to Anchor Implementation of BHAVYA
Scheme for Development of 100 Industrial Parks
Driving Investment-Ready, Plug-and-Play Ecosystems for
India’s Next Phase of Manufacturing Growth
Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 5:36PM by PIB Delhi
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of
India, will anchor the implementation of the BHAVYA scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play
industrial parks across the country under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
(NICDP).
Under the BHAVYA scheme, NICDC will develop industrial parks with pre-approved land, ready
infrastructure and integrated services to facilitate ease of doing business. The parks will incorporate
streamlined approval mechanisms, including single-window systems, to support faster establishment of
industries.
Aligned with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the proposed industrial parks will focus on
ensuring multimodal connectivity and efficient last-mile access. Emphasis will also be placed on
infrastructure planning, including provision of underground utilities, to support reliable and efficient
industrial operations.
The BHAVYA scheme builds upon NICDC’s experience in developing industrial corridors and smart
cities, with the objective of expanding industrial infrastructure across regions and supporting balanced and
sustainable industrial growth.
NICDC is currently implementing 20 projects across 13 states, focusing on the development of greenfield
industrial smart cities to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, attract investments and generate
employment. In addition, NICDC is also acting as the Project Management Agency for the development of
seven PM MITRA Parks under the Ministry of Textiles, supporting integrated manufacturing ecosystems
in the textile sector.
Industrial nodes developed by NICDC, including Dholera, Shendra-Bidkin, Vikram Udyogpuri and
Greater Noida, have demonstrated progress in integrated planning, infrastructure development and
creation of investor-ready industrial ecosystems. These developments have contributed to strengthening
India’s industrial infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.
The industrial smart cities developed by NICDC incorporate features such as plug-and-play readiness with
pre-developed infrastructure, multimodal connectivity through road, rail and logistics networks, integrated
planning of industrial and urban infrastructure, and use of digital systems for monitoring and service
delivery. The projects also include provisions for sustainable infrastructure such as green energy and water
reuse systems.The development of these industrial nodes has attracted interest from a range of investors, including
MSMEs and large manufacturers, with several locations witnessing strong demand for industrial land.
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is spearheading
the development of world-class greenfield industrial smart cities to enhance manufacturing
competitiveness, attract investments, and generate employment. NICDC is currently implementing 20
projects across 13 states under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
NICDC-led initiatives are built on the concept of plug-and-play industrial parks—ready-to-use ecosystems
where land, utilities, approvals, and infrastructure are pre-developed, enabling industries to start
operations quickly without delays related to land acquisition or infrastructure setup.
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