SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the preparedness of the Industries and Commerce Department for participation in the Government of India’s flagship Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a national initiative aimed at developing world-class plug-and-play industrial parks across the country to promote industrial growth, attract investments and generate employment opportunities.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Directors of Industries for Kashmir and Jammu; Managing Directors of SIDCO and SICOP; and other concerned officers of the department.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the BHAVYA scheme for Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Secretary directed the Industries and Commerce Department to expedite the process of finalising the most suitable land parcels in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions for submission under the scheme.
He observed that the initiative presents a unique opportunity for the Union Territory to establish modern industrial ecosystems capable of attracting large-scale investments, generating employment opportunities and promoting balanced regional economic development.
Stressing the need for meticulous planning, Dulloo called for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for each shortlisted land parcel in conformity with the scheme guidelines. He further emphasised that the proposed industrial estates should be developed as fully integrated plug-and-play facilities equipped with all requisite infrastructure, utilities, logistics and support services, enabling industrial units to commence operations immediately upon allotment without facing procedural or infrastructural bottlenecks.
During the meeting, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, presented a detailed overview of the scheme and the steps being taken by the department to secure inclusion under the ambitious programme notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Elaborating on the scheme, Singh informed the meeting that BHAVYA aims to establish 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country in a phased manner over six years, from 2026-27 to 2031-32, with a total financial outlay of approximately ₹33,660 crore. He said that up to 50 industrial parks would be taken up in the first phase through a challenge-based competitive selection process.
Reviewing the progress achieved so far, the Chief Secretary was apprised that a land parcel measuring around 725 kanals at Vijaypur in Samba district has been identified as a potential site for the development of an industrial park under the scheme.
Similarly, for the Kashmir division, feasibility assessments are being undertaken for several identified land parcels, including sites in Anantnag, Budgam and Srinagar districts, to evaluate their suitability for the development of plug-and-play industrial parks in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
The meeting was further informed that the first application window under the scheme opened on June 1 and will remain active until July 31, 2026, during which proposals from eligible States and Union Territories will be considered for approval.
Concluding the review, the Chief Secretary directed all stakeholders to work in mission mode to ensure timely completion of all procedural requirements and submission of a comprehensive, competitive and technically robust proposal within the stipulated timelines.
He stressed that participation in the scheme would provide a significant impetus to investment, entrepreneurship, employment generation and overall economic growth in the region. Calling upon all concerned to leave no stone unturned in leveraging this landmark national initiative, Dulloo said the opportunity should be fully utilised for the benefit of Jammu and Kashmir.