**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to a parliamentary question regarding the development of the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City in Telangana. On August 28, 2024, the Government of India approved the Zaheerabad Node as part of the Hyderabad Nagpur Industrial Corridor (HNIC) under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The project, located in the Sangareddy district, encompasses an activation area of 3,245 acres and has a total project cost of Rs. 2,360 crores. The National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) has approved a contribution of Rs. 596 crores as equity and Rs. 655 crores towards debt, totaling Rs. 1251 crores, for the development of internal trunk infrastructure, including water and power supply networks, and other essential facilities. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), NICDIT Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City Ltd, has been established to implement the project. The release of NICDIT's equity contribution is contingent upon the submission of land details, including khasra numbers, land maps, and land valuation, by the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TGIIC) to NICDC.
Key Entities Referenced
Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City: A proposed industrial smart city in Telangana, seeking financial support from the Union Government.
Government of Telangana: The state government that requested financial assistance from the Union Government for the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City project.
National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT): A trust responsible for approving and implementing industrial corridor projects, including financial assistance.
SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY: Member of LOK SABHA who asked the question related to Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City
SHRI JITIN PRASADA: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry who provided the answer to the question.
Hyderabad Nagpur Industrial Corridor (HNIC): An industrial corridor under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, of which the Zaheerabad Node is a part.
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): A Government of India program for developing industrial corridors, including the HNIC.
Sangareddy district, Telangana: The district in Telangana where the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City project is located.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1487.
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 29TH JULY, 2025.
ZAHEERABAD INDUSTRIAL SMART CITY
1487. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री
(a) whether the Government of Telangana has requested the Union Government to
support for the development of Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City in the State and
also requested to immediately release Rs. 596.61 crore as approved by the National
Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) for the same to
provide financial assistance to develop infrastructure, mainly water supply, power
supply network and other facilities which are required for the smart city; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds released as on date?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a)& (b): The Government of Telangana submitted the proposal for development of
Zaheerabad Node as part of Hyderabad – Nagpur Industrial Corridor (HNIC)
under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP), which
was approved by the Government of India (GoI) on 28th August, 2024.
The project is located in Sangareddy district and has an activation area of
3,245 acre with a total project cost of Rs. 2,360 crores. The contribution of
Government of India (through National Industrial Corridor Development and
Implementation Trust (NICDIT)) has been approved for Rs. 596 Crore as
equity and Rs. 655 Crore towards debt for development of internal trunk
infrastructure facilities including water supply, power supply network and other
facilities etc. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely “NICDIT Zaheerabad
Industrial Smart City Ltd” has been incorporated for implementation of the
project.
The release of NICDIT’s equity contribution to the SPV is contingent upon inter
alia the submission of land details including khasra numbers, land maps, and
land valuation by the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
Limited (TGIIC) to NICDC.
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