India's Industrial Revolution: 12 New Smart Cities Approved

Cabinet Approval and Project Overview

• The Union Cabinet approved the development of 12 new industrial smart cities across 10 states
• Part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
• Total budget allocation of ₹28,602 crore
• Expected to attract private sector investments of up to ₹1.5 lakh crore
• Aligned with the "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) vision
• Aims to boost domestic manufacturing and join global value chains
• Total of 44 projects now under NICDP, including previously approved ones

Strategic Location and Design Principles

• 12 new projects spread across 10 states along 6 major industrial corridors

Locations include:

• • Khurpia (Uttarakhand)
  • Rajpura-Patiala (Punjab)
  • Dighi (Maharashtra)
  • Palakkad (Kerala)
  • Agra and Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Gaya (Bihar)
  • Zaheerabad (Telangana)
  • Orvakal and Kopparthy (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Jodhpur-Pali (Rajasthan)
• Based on the Golden Quadrilateral infrastructure model
• Incorporates PM GatiShakti principles for sustainable infrastructure and balanced regional development
• 'Plug and Play' model: Ready-to-use facilities for businesses
• 'Walk-to-Work' concept: Minimizing commute times and enhancing work-life balance
• Emphasis on well-planned urban development to support industries

Economic Impact and Sustainability

• Expected to generate 10 lakh direct jobs and up to 30 lakh indirect jobs
• Aims to increase the manufacturing sector's share of India's GDP
• Designed as greenfield smart cities with world-class infrastructure
• Integration of IoT (Internet of Things) for effective resource management
• Incorporation of renewable energy sources
• Smart sensors for real-time monitoring of air quality and traffic
• Advanced data analysis for improved efficiency
• 5G technology for faster internet connections
• Automated and efficient waste management systems
• Smart logistics to support urban farming
• Strong focus on cybersecurity to protect infrastructure

Objectives and Future Outlook

• Part of the broader National Infrastructure Pipeline
• Aims to develop 11 Industrial Corridors with 44 industrial nodes/areas/smart cities in four phases
• Collaboration between central and state governments

Key objectives include:

• • Attracting domestic and foreign investment
  • Boosting India's manufacturing sector
  • Achieving a USD 2 trillion export target by 2030
  • Creating employment opportunities
  • Positioning India as a global manufacturing hub
• Supports the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India)
• Designed to facilitate easy setup of manufacturing units
• Four projects already completed, four under implementation, and 12 newly approved
• Demonstrates government's commitment to industrial transformation