(a) the details of existing industrial development centres in the country along with the funds allocated and utilized by these centres during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up more industrial development centres across the country; and
(c) if so, the details and locations thereof, State/UT-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)
(a): (i) The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion has developedindustrial centresmainly through two schemes namely, ‘Growth Centre’ and ‘Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS)’. 71 Growth Centres and 37 IIUS projects have been sanctioned in the country. Funds allocated and utilized by theseCentresduring last three years State&UT- wise are annexed(Annexure-I).
(b): Yes, Madam;19 more industrial clusters have been taken up for development under new scheme viz,Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme(MIIUS).
(c): The details and location state/UT-wise of 19 new projects which have been accorded ‘In-principle’ approvalis given at Annexure-II.