Srinagar, July 22: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the implementation strategy for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) and directed departments to ensure timely submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the proposed Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks in Jammu & Kashmir.
Chairing a high-level meeting in Srinagar, Dulloo emphasized the need for technically robust and comprehensive proposals to enable Jammu & Kashmir to secure approval and central assistance under the Government of India’s flagship scheme aimed at developing next-generation industrial infrastructure across the country.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Managing Director, SIDCO; and other senior officials.
Reviewing the DPRs prepared for the proposed industrial parks at Pekhari in Samba and Nowgam in Srinagar, the Chief Secretary directed the Power Development Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department to thoroughly vet the reports to ensure technical feasibility, engineering soundness and compliance with prescribed standards before they are submitted to the Centre.
He also reviewed the status of land identified for the projects and sought details regarding the transfer and vesting of land in favour of the implementing agency. Dulloo instructed the concerned departments to expedite all procedural formalities to avoid delays in project execution.
The Chief Secretary further examined the proposed institutional framework for the projects, including the constitution of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), implementation arrangements and the administrative mechanism for long-term management of the industrial parks.
Calling for coordinated action among departments, he directed stakeholders to secure all statutory clearances and technical approvals in a time-bound manner to strengthen Jammu & Kashmir’s proposals.
During the meeting, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, briefed officials on the BHAVYA Scheme, a Central Sector initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that envisages the development of 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks nationwide between 2026-27 and 2031-32. The first phase of the scheme covers 50 industrial parks.
Singh informed the meeting that Jammu & Kashmir is on track to submit two proposals—one each for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions—before the July 31 deadline. The scheme offers central assistance of up to ₹1 crore per acre for eligible projects, subject to prescribed norms.
Managing Director, SIDCO, Mohammad Shahid Saleem, presented the DPRs for the two proposed industrial parks and outlined plans to develop integrated industrial ecosystems equipped with modern infrastructure, digital governance systems, reliable utilities, logistics support and environmentally sustainable facilities.
According to the presentation, the proposed Pekhari Industrial Park in Samba will be spread across 83.97 acres at an estimated cost of ₹211.64 crore, while the Nowgam Industrial Park in Srinagar will cover 50 acres with a projected investment of ₹104.02 crore.
Officials said the Pekhari park is being designed to cater to MSMEs, light engineering, packaging and printing units, warehousing, logistics and IT-enabled services. The Nowgam park, meanwhile, is proposed to focus on the horticulture value chain, food processing, light manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and digital services, leveraging the economic strengths of Kashmir.
The proposed BHAVYA parks are envisioned as fully integrated Plug-and-Play facilities featuring developed industrial plots, internal roads, power and water infrastructure, Common Effluent Treatment Plants, digital connectivity, warehouses, Built-to-Suit factory sheds, testing laboratories, worker housing, healthcare and daycare facilities, skill development centres and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The meeting also reviewed the proposed funding pattern, EPC-based execution model, quality monitoring mechanisms and long-term operation and maintenance framework. Officials stated that following approval by the UT-level committee, the DPRs will be submitted to the National Level Steering Committee for appraisal and sanction under the BHAVYA Scheme.
