Union Cabinet Approves Establishment of 12 Industrial Smart Cities Across India
Taking an important decision on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of 12 industrial smart cities on the lines of Greater Noida across the country. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave this information. According to the news of ANI, the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved this decision. These smart cities will be built under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NIDCP). Under this, 10 states of the country will be covered and a total of 6 corridors will be built.
Soon after the cabinet meeting, DG PIB posted on X- India will soon have a grand garland of industrial smart cities on the backbone of the Golden Quadrilateral, as the Cabinet has approved 12 world-class greenfield industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program. The approval of 12 new industrial nodes under NICDP is an important milestone in India's journey to become a global manufacturing power. With a strategic focus on integrated development, sustainable infrastructure and seamless connectivity, these projects are set to redefine India's industrial landscape and drive the country's economic growth for years to come. These industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme are in line with the vision of a developed India. They will strengthen India's role in global value chains with land ready to be allocated for investors.
12 industrial smart cities to be established
Khurpiya - Uttarakhand
Rajpura-Patiala - Punjab
Dighi - Maharashtra
Palakkad - Kerala
Agra and Prayagraj - Uttar Pradesh
Gaya - Bihar
Zahirabad - Telangana
Orvakal and Kopparthi - Andhra Pradesh
Jodhpur and Pali - Rajasthan
Giving information, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the government will invest about ₹ 28,602 crore in these projects. He said that these industrial hubs have the potential to attract an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The construction of this industrial smart city will have the potential to generate 10 lakh jobs directly and 30 lakh jobs indirectly.
