New Delhi: Taking a step forward in the manufacturing ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved 12 industrial smart cities across the country.
The government will spend an estimated Rs 28,602 crore for these projects, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters at a press briefing.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Cabinet today approved 12 Industrial Smart Cities under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. The government will invest Rs 28,602 crore for this project."
These industrial smart cities are being built under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NIDCP). These industrial nodes will cover 10 states and have been strategically planned along 6 major corridors.
(From: Mathrubhumi English)