India has been developing industrial smart cities to boost economic growth, attract investments, and provide infrastructure that supports advanced manufacturing and technological industries. These cities are often part of broader industrial corridors and are equipped with smart infrastructure, efficient transportation, and sustainable solutions. Below are 12 notable industrial smart cities in India:
1. Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Gujarat
- Corridor: Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Focus: Aimed to be the largest greenfield industrial smart city with world-class infrastructure, focusing on industrialization and smart governance.
2. Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), Maharashtra
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: AURIC is a well-planned smart industrial city in Maharashtra, focusing on manufacturing and services, equipped with sustainable solutions.
3. GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), Gujarat
- Focus: India’s first operational smart city, focusing on finance, technology, and information technology services.
4. Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area, Maharashtra
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: A smart industrial hub with sustainable infrastructure and integrated townships focusing on manufacturing and services.
5. Krishna-Patnam Industrial Node, Andhra Pradesh
- Corridor: Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
- Focus: A smart city focusing on industrial and port-related activities with high-end infrastructure.
6. Pithampur-Dhar-Mhow Investment Region, Madhya Pradesh
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: Known for automotive and manufacturing industries, this region is transforming into a smart industrial hub.
7. Dighi Port Industrial Area, Maharashtra
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: A port-based smart city focusing on logistics, trade, and manufacturing.
8. Manesar-Bawal Investment Region, Haryana
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: Automotive and manufacturing industries with smart infrastructure developments.
9. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region, Rajasthan
- Corridor: DMIC
- Focus: Smart city with integrated townships, focusing on manufacturing and industrial development.
10. Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
- Focus: Includes multiple smart industrial nodes, focusing on manufacturing, electronics, and IT-enabled services.
11. Dhabhol Industrial City (Maharashtra)
- Focus: An emerging smart city with an emphasis on sustainable energy and maritime industries due to its proximity to a major port.
12. Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), Punjab, West Bengal, Bihar
- Focus: Developing smart industrial cities across this corridor focusing on manufacturing, agriculture-based industries, and logistics.
These cities form the backbone of India’s industrial and economic growth, integrating smart technology, sustainable infrastructure, and global best practices to support the country's vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub
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