Background and Context

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has released operational guidelines for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) scheme. This represents a significant step in India's industrial development strategy.

Key Objectives

  • Strengthen India's manufacturing ecosystem through integrated industrial infrastructure
  • Align with Make in India, PM Gati Shakti, and India's vision of becoming a globally competitive manufacturing hub
  • Create investment-ready, world-class industrial parks

Coverage and Financial Outlay

ParameterDetails
Number of Industrial Parks100 over six years
Timeline2026-27 to 2031-32
Total Financial Outlay₹33,660 crore
First PhaseUp to 50 parks
Selection MethodChallenge-based competitive process

Infrastructure Focus

The scheme will create plug-and-play industrial ecosystems featuring:

  • Multimodal logistics connectivity
  • Reliable utilities and power infrastructure
  • Worker-support infrastructure (housing, amenities)
  • Digital governance systems
  • Sustainable development features

Land Requirements

CategoryMinimum Land Requirement
Non-hilly States100 acres
Hilly States, NE States, UTs, Smaller States25 acres

Implementation Framework

  • Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established under the Companies Act, 2013
  • National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) serves as Project Management Agency
  • NICDC handles implementation and monitoring responsibilities

Monitoring Mechanism

  • GIS-based monitoring system
  • Periodic reporting requirements
  • Regular audits
  • Oversight by National Level Steering Committee

Expected Outcomes

  • Attract manufacturing investments
  • Strengthen domestic and global supply chains
  • Generate employment opportunities
  • Integrate India with global value chains
  • Boost industrial competitiveness

Coverage Types

  • Greenfield parks: Newly developed industrial areas
  • Eligible Brownfield parks: Existing industrial areas meeting criteria

Constitutional/Policy Alignment

This scheme aligns with:

  • Make in India Initiative
  • PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • National Industrial Corridor Programme
  • Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan