About National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
- NICDP is India's most ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at developing new industrial cities as "Smart Cities", integrating next-generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.
- National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is the nodal agency managing the programme.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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)
- 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:
- 21 km from Palakkad city
- 120 km from Cochin
- 50 km from Coimbatore
- Offering seamless interstate connectivity and strong logistical benefits.
- Designed to be South India's key industrial gateway, it ensures multimodal connectivity via road, rail, and air, making it attractive for high-quality investments, regional employment generation, and innovation.
