Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry addressed questions regarding the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) and Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMC). NICDC, established in 2008, aims to develop industrial corridors. Twenty projects have been approved under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with tentative construction timelines of 36-48 months. The investment potential of these projects is estimated at US $18 billion.
Key Points / Main Content:
NICDC Overview:
* NICDC, formerly DMICDC, was incorporated in January 2008.
* It is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
* The Industrial Corridor Programme develops smart cities/nodes with sustainable infrastructure.
Project Development:
* Twenty projects have been approved under NICDP.
* Four projects are completed: Dholera Special Investment Region (Gujarat), Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area (Aurangabad), Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida and Integrated Industrial Township Vikram Udyogpuri.
* Four projects involve the development of industrial areas in Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Tumakuru (Karnataka), Multi Modal Logistic Hub (MMLH) and Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary (Haryana).
* Twelve new Industrial Smart City Projects are planned, including IMCs in Khurpia (Uttarakhand), Rajpura (Punjab), Hisar (Haryana), Dighi Port Industrial Area (Maharashtra), Palakkad (Kerala), Agra & Prayagraj (UP), Gaya (Bihar), Zaheerabad Industrial Area (Telangana), Orvakal and Kopparthy Industrial Area (Andhra Pradesh) and Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area (Rajasthan).
* Tentative construction timelines for trunk infrastructure are 36-48 months from the EPC contractor appointment date.
* The combined investment potential is estimated at ₹1,52,757 crores (US $18 billion).
Sustainable Development:
* Industrial Corridor projects adopt a sustainable approach for development, including planning for open green spaces, public transit, renewable energy use, water conservation and recycling, and solid waste recovery.
Monitoring and Oversight:
* An Apex Monitoring Authority, chaired by the Finance Minister, periodically reviews NICDIT activities.
* A Board of Trustees, led by the Secretary, DPIIT, manages oversight.
* The Apex Monitoring Authority includes the Finance Minister (Chairperson), Ministers in charge of Commerce & Industry, Railways, Road Transport & Highways, and Shipping (Members), the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog (Member), and Chief Ministers of States concerned (Member).
Impact Analysis:
Government of India:
* Impact: Responsible for the overall development, coordination, and monitoring of the NICDP and NICDC.
* Action Required: Continue overseeing the project's progress, ensuring adherence to sustainable development goals, and periodically reviewing activities through the Apex Monitoring Authority and Board of Trustees.
State Governments (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Telangana, Rajasthan and Bihar):
* Impact: Involvement in the development of industrial areas and smart cities within their respective states.
* Action Required: Collaborate with NICDC in project implementation, facilitate land acquisition, ensure infrastructure development, and participate in the Apex Monitoring Authority meetings.
Finance Minister (as Chairperson of the Apex Monitoring Authority):
* Impact: Leads the Apex Monitoring Authority in reviewing the activities of NICDIT.
* Action Required: Chair periodic reviews of NICDIT activities to ensure effective implementation and address any challenges.
Secretary, DPIIT (as leader of the Board of Trustees):
* Impact: Manages oversight of NICDC.
* Action Required: Provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees in overseeing the activities of NICDC, ensuring compliance and effective management.
EPC Contractors:
* Impact: Responsible for the construction of trunk infrastructure.
* Action Required: Fulfill contractual obligations within the stipulated 36-48 month timeline, adhering to sustainable development guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC): A corporation responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): A program focused on developing industrial corridors with smart cities and sustainable infrastructure.
Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat: A completed project under NICDP, located in Gujarat.
Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area, Aurangabad Maharashtra: A completed project under NICDP, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMC): A type of industrial development being undertaken as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Location of a project for the development of industrial areas under NICDP.
Tumakuru, Karnataka: Location of a project for the development of industrial areas under NICDP.
Apex Monitoring Authority: A body chaired by the Finance Minister that reviews the activities of NICDIT and NICDC.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1421.
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 29TH JULY, 2025.
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1421. SHRI ARUN BHARTI:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:
वाणिज्य एव ं उद्योग मंत्री
(a) the timeline fixed for the development and operationalisation of the National
Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC);
(b) the timeline fixed for the development and operationalisation of the Integrated
Manufacturing Clusters (IMC);
(c) the estimated global investment NICDC is expected to attract;
(d) whether the Government has taken precautions for the development of the
project in light of sustainable development, if so, the details thereof; and
(e) whether the Government have any monitoring committee to report the industrial
and economic development and if so, the details thereof along with the
framework of such a committee?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य एव ं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री जितिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) &(c): National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC)
(previously known as Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation
Limited (DMICDC)) was incorporated in January, 2008 for development,
coordination, and implementation of National Industrial Corridor Development
Programme (NICDP). Under the Industrial Corridor Programme, smart
cities/nodes are developed with sustainable infrastructure and Plug and Play
infrastructure is made available at the plot level.
Government of India has approved the development of 20 projects under National
Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). These include:
1. Four completed projects namely, Dholera Special Investment Region
(Gujarat), Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area (Aurangabad), Integrated Industrial
township Greater Noida and Integrated Industrial Township Vikram Udyogpuri.2. Four projects for development of Industrial areas in Krishnapatnam(Andhra
Pradesh), Tumakuru (Karnataka), Multi Modal Logistic Hub (MMLH) and Multi
Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
and Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary (Haryana)
3. Twelve new Industrial Smart City Projects namely, IMC Khurpia
(Uttarakhand), IMC Rajpura (Punjab), IMC Hisar (Haryana), Dighi Port
Industrial Area (Maharashtra), IMC Palakkad (Kerala), IMC Agra and IMC
Prayagraj (UP), IMC Gaya (Bihar), Zaheerabad Industrial Area (Telangana),
Orvakal Industrial Area and Kopparthy Industrial Area (Andhra Pradesh) and
Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area (Rajasthan).
The tentative construction timelines for development of trunk infrastructure are
36-48 months from the actual date of appointment of EPC contractor. The
combined investment potential of these projects is estimated at
₹1,52,757crores (~US $18 billion).
(d): The Industrial Corridor projects adopt a sustainable approach for development
to aid the evolution of a Low Carbon City (LCC), including planning for open
green spaces, public transit and transit-oriented development (TOD),
encouraging the use of renewable energy, minimizing the use of conventional
energy, optimizing the conservation and recycling of water, and recovery and
recycling of solid waste materials.
(e): Yes, an Apex Monitoring Authority, chaired by the Finance Minister, periodically
reviews NICDIT’s (National Industrial Corridor Development and
Implementation Trust) activities, and a Board of Trustees, led by the
Secretary. DPIIT, manages oversight. The composition of the Apex Monitoring
Authority is as follows:
1. Finance Minister – Chairperson
2. Minister-in-charge, Ministry of Commerce & Industry – Member
3. Minister of Railways – Member
4. Minister of Road Transport & Highways – Member
5. Minister of Shipping – Member
6. Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog – Member
7. Chief Minister(s) of States concerned – Member
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