Last Updated: 17 Oct 2025
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
Last Updated: 17 Oct 2025
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.
