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(THE GIST OF PIB) National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
(THE GIST OF PIB) National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
(APRIL-2025)
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
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Recently, NICDC was honoured with the Udyog Vikas Award at the Udyog Vikas event organised by Janmabhumi Daily in Kerala.
About National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
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NICDP is India's most ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at developing new industrial cities as "Smart Cities", integrating next-generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.
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National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is the nodal agency managing the programme.
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NICDP is designed to attract investments from both large anchor industries and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), acting as a catalyst for achieving the Government’s goal of $2 trillion in exports by 2030.
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Newly sanctioned industrial areas under NICDP include: Khurpia (Uttarakhand), Rajpura-Patiala (Punjab), Dighi (Maharashtra), Palakkad (Kerala), Agra and Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Gaya (Bihar), Zaheerabad (Telangana), Orvakal and Kopparthy (Andhra Pradesh), and Jodhpur-Pali (Rajasthan).
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These projects are closely aligned with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, ensuring integrated, seamless multi-modal connectivity across the country.
Palakkad Industrial Smart City (Kerala)
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The Palakkad Industrial Smart City, spanning 1,710 acres across Pudussery Central, Pudussery West, and Kannambra, is set to reshape Kerala’s industrial landscape.
Strategic location advantages:
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21 km from Palakkad city
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120 km from Cochin
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50 km from Coimbatore
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Offering seamless interstate connectivity and strong logistical benefits.
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