Overview
The BHAVYA Portal was recently launched in New Delhi by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry to support implementation of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA).
BHAVYA Scheme: Key Features
About the Scheme
- Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) is a flagship industrial infrastructure programme
- Aims to develop 100 investment-ready, world-class industrial parks across India
Financial Outlay
- Total Allocation: ₹33,660 crore
- Timeline: 6 years to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks
Implementing Agency
- National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) designated as Project Management Agency
- Responsible for implementation and monitoring of the scheme
Centre-State Partnership Model
- Land Provision: State Governments will provide land for the parks
- Infrastructure Support: Government of India supports through NICDC
- Partnership Ratio: 51:49 model between Centre and States
Park Specifications
| Region Type | Minimum Size |
|---|---|
| Hilly regions, smaller UTs, Northeastern States | 25 acres |
| Near cities and towns | Up to 1,000 acres |
Plug-and-Play Infrastructure
The parks will provide:
- Assured water and power supply
- Road and rail connectivity
- Clear land titles
- Digital single-window clearances
- Air connectivity (where feasible)
Testing Facilities
Modern testing facilities developed in partnership with:
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Export Inspection Agency (EIA)
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Significance
The BHAVYA scheme aims to:
- Boost domestic manufacturing capacity
- Attract domestic and foreign investment
- Generate employment opportunities
- Improve Ease of Doing Business (EODB)
- Support India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Competitive Model
States and Union Territories will submit project proposals based on:
- Industrial strengths
- Land availability
- Investor interest
- Sectoral potential
- Infrastructure readiness
Related Constitutional/Legal Provisions
- Article 282 (Financial relations between Union and States)
- Industrial Development falls under the Concurrent List
- Commercial and Industrial Legislation falls under the Union List
UPSC Relevance
This topic is relevant for understanding:
- Industrial policy and infrastructure development
- Centre-State fiscal relations
- India's manufacturing ecosystem
- Viksit Bharat 2047 goals