BHAVYA Portal launched to drive development of 100 industrial parks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi, marking a key step in the implementation of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a flagship programme aimed at developing 100 investment-ready industrial parks across India over the next six years.

Speaking at the launch, Goyal said the BHAVYA Scheme would follow a competitive model under which states would submit detailed project proposals highlighting their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential. He said the scheme is designed to create industrial parks tailored to the needs of specific sectors and investors, making them more attractive for both domestic and international investments.

The minister said investors would be able to access detailed information on industrial parks through digital platforms, including land availability, connectivity and surrounding infrastructure, helping them make informed investment decisions. He added that the government would work closely with industry to identify suitable sectors and infrastructure requirements for each location, whether for chemicals, manufacturing, data centres or other industries.

Announcing the scheme, Goyal said BHAVYA aims to develop 100 industrial parks across the country to support large-scale job creation through increased investment. The parks will vary in size, ranging from 25 acres in hilly regions, smaller Union Territories and Northeastern states, to between 100 and 500 acres in mid-sized states and regions, and up to 1,000 acres near cities and towns, depending on local requirements and state commitments.

He said state governments would provide land for the parks, while the Government of India would support infrastructure development through the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), which will partner with states under a 51:49 model. The objective is to create plug-and-play industrial parks focused on industries best suited to individual locations.

According to Goyal, the parks will offer infrastructure such as assured water and power supply, road and rail connectivity, land titles, digital single-window clearances and, where feasible, air connectivity. He added that the government would also explore setting aside dedicated spaces for startups, deep-tech enterprises, research and development activities and innovation-led businesses.

The minister said modern testing facilities would be developed in partnership with organisations such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Export Inspection Agency (EIA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), enabling investors to access advanced testing infrastructure within the parks.

He added that the scheme aims to reduce the time required for businesses to begin operations by addressing challenges related to land acquisition and approvals. Environmental clearances and industry-specific requirements would be planned in consultation with relevant authorities and according to the suitability of each location.

Goyal also said the government is open to developing dedicated areas for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), worker housing and social infrastructure within the parks. The possibility of creating international enclaves in partnership with countries such as Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Switzerland could also be explored to facilitate investment and provide a familiar environment for expatriate professionals.

The minister said the Central Government has earmarked ₹34,000 crore for the development of the 100 industrial parks, which he expects will attract substantial investments, generate direct and indirect employment, strengthen Centre-State partnerships and support industrial growth across the country.

Applications submitted between 1 June and 31 July will be considered for the first phase of 20 parks, while a further 30 parks will be selected from applications received up to 30 September. Additional phases will be implemented based on the experience and learnings from the initial rounds.

Approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore, BHAVYA aims to create integrated industrial ecosystems featuring multimodal connectivity, utility infrastructure, digital governance systems, worker-support facilities and sustainable development features.

NICDC, the designated project management agency for the scheme, will oversee implementation and monitoring. The corporation has developed the BHAVYA Portal as a comprehensive digital platform to support the entire project lifecycle under the scheme.

The portal will serve as a single digital interface for the submission of detailed project reports, project appraisal and evaluation, and real-time monitoring of implementation progress. It will also support the scheme’s challenge-based competitive selection process by providing a structured and transparent mechanism for assessing proposals from states, Union Territories and implementing agencies.

The operational guidelines for BHAVYA were released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in May 2026, and the launch of the portal marks the next stage in the implementation of the scheme.

The launch event was attended by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, NICDC CEO and Managing Director Rajat Kumar Saini, and representatives from state and Union Territory governments, industry associations, export promotion councils, banks, financial institutions, master developers and MSMEs.