National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)

28.04.2025

National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)

Why in the news?                        

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):

• 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.

Key facts about the 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.

                                                           Source: PIB

 Consider the following statements regarding to National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP):

1.National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) is the nodal agency managing the programme.

2.It is designed to attract investments from both large anchor industries and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C