Bidkin Industrial Area | 30 Sep 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA), marking a significant step in advancing India's industrial landscape, particularly in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Strategic Location: The BIA, a 7,855-acre transformative project, has been developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
- It features excellent connectivity to NH-752E, Aurangabad railway station, Aurangabad Airport, and Jalna Dry Port.
- NICDP is India's most ambitious infrastructure programme aiming to develop new industrial cities as "Smart Cities" and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.
Phased Development: The project, approved with a budget of Rs. 6,414 crore, will be developed in three phases.
- The Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation and National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust has driven this ambitious project.
Vision for Industrial Excellence: The project aligns with the “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative, aiming to boost employment, exports, and sustainable development.