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National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)

Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Beneficiary: Miscellaneous

Overview

A Central Sector Scheme to develop futuristic industrial cities and build a dynamic industrial ecosystem by attracting domestic and foreign investment. The programme includes 32 projects rolled out in four phases across 11 industrial corridors to catalyse large-scale industrial development.

  • Purpose: To develop futuristic industrial cities in India and to cultivate a dynamic industrial ecosystem by attracting investments.
  • Type: Central Sector Scheme
  • Corridors and Projects: Programme comprises 32 projects across four phases under 11 corridors.
  • Transportation Backbone:
    • DMIC: Supported by the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
    • AKIC: Backed by the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
    • Other Corridors: CBIC and BMIC rely on NH-4; ECEC utilizes NH-5 and the Kolkata–Chennai rail route.
    • Special Purpose Vehicle: National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) under DPIIT to oversee project development and implementation.
Map of India showing 11 National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) routes connecting major cities including Delhi-Mumbai, Amritsar-Kolkata, Chennai-Bengaluru, Vizag-Chennai, Odisha Economic Corridor, and various Hyderabad and Bengaluru corridors.