| In Short |
| The Indian government approves the development of 12 industrial smart cities under the NICDP with an investment of ₹28,602 crores. |
| Khurpiya in Uttarakhand will be developed as an industrial smart city, boosting the state’s manufacturing capacity and economic growth. |
| The initiative aims to achieve a $2 trillion export target by 2030 and create 1 million direct jobs and 3 million indirect jobs. |
| These cities will feature advanced, sustainable infrastructure with concepts like ‘plug-and-play’ and ‘walk-to-work.’ |
| The project reflects India’s commitment to becoming a global manufacturing hub and driving economic and social progress. |
In a landmark decision, the Economic Affairs Cabinet Committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded sanction for an industrial smart city in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. The initiative part of the NICDP and is likely to result in attraction of investment estimated at ₹ 28,602 crores across 12 new proposals.
Development of Khurpiya as an Industrial Smart City
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Modi for this big development. He pushed through social media, saying, “An Industrial Intelligence city coming up in Uttarakhand will be one of the biggest milestones toward state manufacturing capabilities and economic development. This initiative as taken forward from this region is going to develop huge investment and a countable number of job opportunities.
In addition, NICDP will attract investments into Smart City projects, Large Industries, and MSMEs, fully realizing the target of the government to achieve a $2 trillion export economy by 2030, as envisioned for an ‘Aatmanirbhar’, globally competitive India.
Industrial Smart Cities Across the Nation
The central government, during a cabinet meet, decided to develop industrial smart cities in 12 cities across various states with a total investment of ₹28,602 crores. The new cities will be developed as greenfield smart cities meeting international standards, incorporating concepts like “plug-and-play” and “walk-to-work” in an approach toward the objective of ensuring advanced and sustainable infrastructure in the cities for efficient operations of industries.
The projects will also involve the introduction of infrastructure required for multimodal connectivity under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, providing for easy movement of people, goods, and services.
Employment Opportunities and Economic Growth
These cities are to become a strong catalyst for regional development and transformation, therefore leading to significant economic and social progress. The NICDP is expected to create around 1 million direct jobs and up to 3 million indirect jobs through planned industrialization, hence addressing unemployment in the region.
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