Question : Industrial Parks

(a) the details of industrial parks set up in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State/ UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government is contemplating to set up more such parks in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the industrial parks have been able to achieve their objectives especially after launching of other schemes for Industrial development in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the measures being taken by the Government to improve performance of the Industrial Park scheme in the country?

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)

(a): ‘Industrial Park Scheme’ was notified by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) vide notification No. 12(4)/2001-IP&ID dated 1st April, 2002 and the scheme ended on 31st March, 2006. The Department used to accord approval to those undertakings which had developed Industrial Parks for availing benefits under Section 80-IA of Income Tax Act, 1961. The scheme did not involve setting up of any industrial park in public sector.

For upgradation of industrial infrastructure in Industrial Estates/Parks/Area, DIPP notified a scheme ‘Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS)’ in July, 2013. Under MIIUS, 23 projects have been approved during the last three years and current year. The details of these projects are mentioned at Annexure-I.

(b): The MIIUS was notified for taking up new projects in the 12th Five Year Plan Period upto 31st March, 2017. Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has recommended completion of existing projects by 2018-19. Decision regarding continuation of MIIUS scheme will be taken by EFC after completion of these projects by end 2018-19.

(c): Yes, these MIIUS projects have been able to achieve the objectives of development of technical, physical and social infrastructure as per their Detailed Project Reports(DPRs).

(d): State Implementing Agencies (SIAs) are implementing the MIIUS projects and no specific measures have been taken by the Government to improve their performance.
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