Four New Industrial Corridors
of Amritsar-Kolkata, Chennai-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Mumbai and East Coast Celebrates
8th Anniversary
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DMIC,
AKIC, CBIC, ECEC and BMIC Driving India towards a Global Manufacturing
Powerhouse
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First
Corridor was Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
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DMIC’s
Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat, Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra, Integrated
Industrial Townships- Greater Noida and Vikram Udyogpuri
have created a benchmark in high-tech manufacturing, offering ‘plug-and-play’
infrastructure.
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Amritsar-Kolkata
Industrial Corridor (AKIC)
connects Delhi, Amritsar, and Kolkata, spanning over 1,800 km and impacting 20
cities.
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Chennai-Bengaluru
Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
is planned to achieve accelerated development and regional industry
agglomeration in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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East
Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC),
India’s first coastal corridor.
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Vizag-Chennai
Industrial Corridor (VCIC) has been designated as the first phase of the ECEC.
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Bengaluru-Mumbai
Industrial Corridor (BMIC)
has prioritized regions with high industrial potential, such as Dharwad in
Karnataka and Satara in Maharashtra.
· On 28 August, 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore.
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On
DMIC, Dighi node in Maharashtra and Jodhpur-Pali node in Rajasthan.
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On
AKIC, Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in
Punjab, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar will
further integrate northern states.
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On
CBIC, Palakkad in Kerala.
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On
ECEC, The nodes of Kopparthy and Orvakal
in Andhra Pradesh.
Department
for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on 19 November, 2024
celebrated the 8th anniversary of 4 new industrial corridors namely
Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial
Corridor (CBIC), East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC), and Bengaluru-Mumbai
Industrial Corridor (BMIC) being added to India’s Industrial landscape—
that have accelerated India’s journey towards becoming a global manufacturing
powerhouse.
Earlier,
India’s First Corridor was Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) spanning
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra was
solely leading the Silent Industrial revolution in the country.
Approved
on 20 November 2019, these corridors represent the Government of India’s
pioneering vision to boost manufacturing and drive planned urbanization
nationwide, creating significant socio-economic benefits.
The
establishment of these corridors has been a critical step toward transforming
India’s industrial landscape. Spread across key regions in India, each corridor
was strategically designed to integrate industry and infrastructure,
establishing world-class connectivity that supports rapid industrialization.
With high-speed rail networks, modern ports, dedicated logistics hubs, and
advanced airports, these corridors are setting new standards in infrastructure
development.
Each
of the five corridors has played a distinctive role in shaping India's economic
narrative:
Delhi-Mumbai
Industrial Corridor (DMIC) has emerged as a flagship of industrial and urban
development. Anchored by advanced infrastructure, DMIC’s
Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat, Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra, Integrated
Industrial Townships- Greater Noida and Vikram Udyogpuri
have created a benchmark in high-tech manufacturing, offering ‘plug-and-play’
infrastructure that facilitates ease of doing business. As a joint
initiative between Japan and India, DMIC also exemplifies international
collaboration for industrial growth.
Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
(AKIC) connects Delhi, Amritsar, and Kolkata,
spanning over 1,800 km and impacting 20 cities. This corridor benefits 40% of India’s
population, supporting regional industrial development in one of the world's
most densely populated areas. Regions like Khurpia in
Uttarakhand and Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab have seen a surge in industry
interest, driven by tailored investment incentives and robust connectivity.
Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
(CBIC) is planned to achieve accelerated
development and regional industry agglomeration in the states of Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
It is enhancing trade, with nodes stretching from Chennai to Bengaluru, and
planned extensions to Mangalore.
East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC),
India’s first coastal corridor,
has amplified the nation’s trade and export capacities. Several ports located
across the corridor not only serve as international gateways but, more
importantly, act as critical links in the supply chain. By supporting logistics,
packaging, and other services for production clusters and distribution centers, they are a valuable source of economic activity
and development. The Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor
(VCIC) has been designated as the first phase of the ECEC.
Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
(BMIC) has prioritized regions with high
industrial potential, such as Dharwad in Karnataka and Satara
in Maharashtra. As
one of the latest corridors, BMIC is establishing high-tech, multi-modal
logistics and manufacturing hubs that complement existing industrial zones,
ensuring balanced regional development and bridging the north-south economic
axis.
On 28 August, 2024, the Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister approved 12 new
project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
(NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore. Spanning across 10 states and strategically planned along 6
major corridors, these projects represent a significant leap forward in India's
quest to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and economic growth.
Some
of these new projects are situated directly on the five corridors.
On DMIC, the Dighi node in Maharashtra
and Jodhpur-Pali node in Rajasthan will
amplify the corridor’s capacity for high-tech manufacturing and logistics.
On AKIC, Khurpia
in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Agra and Prayagraj
in UP, Gaya in Bihar will further integrate northern states into the nation’s industrial landscape,
leading to inclusive regional economic growth.
On ECEC, The
nodes of Kopparthy and Orvakal
in Andhra Pradesh will strengthen coastal supply chains, bridging export-driven
industries with inland clusters.
These
industrial smart cities, like jewels in India’s economic necklace, represent
the next generation of connected, self-sustaining hubs that will support local
communities and elevate India’s global standing. As the nation marks five years
of significant industrial progress, the recent approval of 12 new nodes signals
a strong future for India’s industrial landscape, strengthening the country’s
capacity for innovation, self-reliance, and sustainable economic development.
As
India celebrates this milestone, the significance of the industrial corridors
becomes ever more evident. These corridors are not just roads and factories;
they are arteries of growth, pumping life into the nation’s industrial
ambitions. They are a testament to India’s potential and its commitment to
innovation, resilience, and progress. As the nation steps into the future, the
corridors stand as both a foundation and a promise of what lies ahead.