Industrial Corridors in India
National Infrastructure Pipeline
- Launched in 2019: Aimed at mobilizing ₹111 lakh crore (~$1.5 trillion) for infrastructure development from 2020-2025.
- Sectoral Focus: Covers energy, transport, urban infrastructure, water supply, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Encourages private sector investment and collaboration with the government.
- Key Objectives:
- Boost economic growth and job creation.
- Improve ease of doing business.
- Enhance living standards through infrastructure.
- Attract domestic and international investments.
- Focus on sustainable development.
- Funding Sources: Combination of government funding, private sector participation, and multilateral loans (e.g., World Bank, AIIB).
- Significant Projects: Includes Bharatmala Pariyojana (roads), Sagarmala (ports), UDAN (regional airports), Smart Cities Mission, and PMAY (affordable housing).