Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi on Monday, 8 June, marking the next step in the rollout of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), the Centre’s flagship programme to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks across the country.
The scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore and will be implemented over 6 years.
In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said BHAVYA aims to develop world-class industrial parks with multimodal connectivity, reliable utility infrastructure, digital governance systems, worker-support facilities and sustainable development features.
The portal has been developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), which has been designated as the project management agency for the scheme.
It will function as a single digital interface for submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR) proposals, project appraisal, evaluation and real-time monitoring of implementation progress.
Goyal said the scheme will follow a competitive model, under which states will submit detailed project proposals highlighting their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential.
According to the minister, the parks will be developed in different sizes, ranging from 25 acres in hilly regions, smaller Union Territories and Northeastern states to 100-500 acres in mid-sized states and regions.
Larger parks of up to 1,000 acres may be developed near cities and towns, depending on need assessment and the commitment of states.
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Land for the parks will be provided by state governments, while the Centre will support infrastructure creation through NICDC, which will partner with states under a 51:49 model.
The minister said the objective is to create plug-and-play industrial parks focused on sectors best suited to specific locations, including chemicals, manufacturing, data centres and other industries.
The parks are expected to include assured water and power supply, road and rail connectivity, clear land titles, digital single-window clearances and, wherever feasible, air connectivity.
The government will also explore dedicated spaces for startups, deep-tech enterprises, technology-oriented businesses, research and development activities and innovation-led enterprises within the parks.
Modern testing facilities are planned in partnership with institutions such as the Bureau of Indian Standards, Export Inspection Agency and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
The ministry said the scheme is intended to help investors start operations faster by reducing time spent on land acquisition and approvals.
Environmental clearances and industry-specific requirements will be planned in consultation with relevant authorities and based on the suitability of each location.
Goyal also said the government is open to developing dedicated areas for Global Capability Centres, worker housing and social infrastructure inside the parks.
The possibility of creating dedicated international enclaves in partnership with countries such as Japan, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and Switzerland may also be explored to facilitate investment and provide a familiar environment for expatriate professionals working in India.
The first phase will consider applications received between 1 June and 31 July for 20 parks.
A further 30 parks will be taken up based on applications received up to 30 September.
Later phases will be implemented based on learnings from the initial rounds.
The operational guidelines for BHAVYA were released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in May.
The launch of the portal follows the Cabinet approval of the scheme, release of guidelines and consultations with states and Union Territories.
The ministry said the scheme is expected to attract domestic and foreign investment, generate large-scale industrial employment and support India’s emergence as a globally competitive manufacturing destination.
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