Cabinet approves setting up of 12 industrial smart cities, to invest Rs 28,602 cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Summary

The Indian government has approved 12 new industrial smart cities along the National Industrial Corridor Development Project, aiming to positively impact the country's future development. These projects, with an investment potential of 28602 crores, are strategically located along major transportation routes, focusing on sectors like electronics, mobile manufacturing, and defense. They are designed to attract manufacturing activities and create employment opportunities, with an emphasis on plug-and-play infrastructure, minimizing environmental impact, and providing multimodal connectivity.

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Q & A

What is the significance of the 12 industrial smart cities announced in the script?

The 12 industrial smart cities are part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Project, aimed at positively impacting the entire future development of India by creating new industrial areas along the transportation routes.

What is the total investment potential expected from the development of these 12 new industrial areas?

The total investment potential from the development of these new industrial areas is approximately 28602 crore, with an additional investment potential of 152757 crore in the corridors and nodes.

How many jobs are expected to be generated by these industrial corridor and node developments?

The developments are expected to create potential for around 10 lakh direct jobs and 30 lakh indirect employment opportunities.

What are the key features of the industrial corridor and node developments mentioned in the script?

Key features include plug and play ready-to-start work concepts, multimodal infrastructure, focus on minimizing clearances, land acquisition, and last-mile connectivity, ecological impact minimization, and provisions for water, power, and common effluent treatment plants.

What is the focus of the industrial development in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor?

The focus is on various sectors such as electronics manufacturing, mobile manufacturing, defense manufacturing, and creating a shift of manufacturing activities from all over the world to India.

What are the specific sectors that will be the focus in the industrial area development in Uttarakhand?

The focus will be on sectors like automobile, auto components, and engineering and fabrication sectors.

What is the approximate project cost and investment potential for the industrial area in Punjab's Rajpura and Patiala?

The project cost is approximately 1367 crore, with an investment potential of 7500 crore and the potential to generate 64,000 direct employment opportunities.

How much land is being allocated for the industrial area development in Jharkhand, and what is the expected investment?

The industrial area in Jharkhand will be developed on approximately 1670 acres with an expected investment of around 16000 crore.

What is the significance of the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in the industrial development projects?

Dedicated Freight Corridors are complete and will play a crucial role in providing efficient transportation for goods, connecting industrial hubs, and enhancing the overall industrial development in the regions they serve.

What are the key features of the industrial area development in Maharashtra's Port Industrial Area?

The key features include a focus on port-led industries, with an emphasis on exports, and connectivity through road, rail, air, and sea, making it a multimodal project.

How does the script describe the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development of manufacturing industries in India?

The script describes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision as focusing on creating a developed India by making significant efforts and investments in the manufacturing sector, emphasizing the importance of future planning and hard work.