In 2024, the Indian government announced the approval of 12 new industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). These cities will be built with a focus on sustainable, smart infrastructure, integrating advanced technology with concepts like 'plug-and-play' and 'walk-to-work.' They aim to foster economic growth and regional development by enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities and positioning the country as a leader in global value chains.

In 2024, the Indian government announced the approval of 12 new industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). These cities will be built with a focus on sustainable, smart infrastructure, integrating advanced technology with concepts like 'plug-and-play' and 'walk-to-work.' They aim to foster economic growth and regional development by enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities and positioning the country as a leader in global value chains.

The smart cities will be located across 10 states, including:

- Khurpia, Uttarakhand

- Rajpura-Patiala, Punjab

- Dighi, Maharashtra

- Palakkad, Kerala

- Agra and Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

- Gaya, Bihar

- Zaheerabad, Telangana

- Orvakal and Kopparthy, Andhra Pradesh

- Jodhpur-Pali, Rajasthan

These cities are part of India's broader strategy to develop integrated industrial corridors and will significantly contribute to employment generation and socio-economic upliftment, driving the country's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. The initiative includes a total investment of ₹28,602 crore [[❞]](https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2049314) [[❞]](https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2050136).