Prime Minister dedicates transformative Bidkin Industrial Area to the nation
Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, on Sunday dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation, marking a significant milestone in India’s industrial development.
The Bidkin Industrial Area, a transformative project spanning 7,855 acres, has been developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Situated 20 km south of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, this industrial hub holds immense potential to catalyse economic growth in the Marathwada region, as per a release.
Project highlights
Strategic Location: Bidkin Industrial Area boasts excellent connectivity, located adjacent to NH-752E and just 35 km from the Samruddhi Mahamarg, connecting Nagpur to Mumbai. With Aurangabad railway station (20 km), Aurangabad Airport (30 km) and Jalna Dry Port (65 km) nearby, BIA is designed to offer seamless multimodal connectivity, in line with the principles of PM GatiShakti.
Phased Development: The Government of India approved the project with a total cost of Rs 6,414 crore, to be developed in three phases. Phase A, covering 2,511 acres, has been prioritised with an investment of Rs 2,427 crore. The Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed with a 51:49 partnership between Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), has driven this ambitious project.
Infrastructure Readiness: Bidkin Industrial Area is now equipped with wide roads, quality water and power supply, and advanced sewage and common effluent treatment plants. These key infrastructure works are ready for the allotment of industrial and mixed-use plots.
source: Exim News Service: Mumbai, Sept. 30