BHAVYA

What is BHAVYA? Discuss its key features and significance in strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem. (150 words)

Model Answer

Introduction

Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks to promote manufacturing, investment and employment in India.

Key Features

  • Outlay: ₹33,660 crore; implementation period 2026–27 to 2031–32.
  • Coverage: Supports up to 100 industrial parks, with the first phase covering up to 50 parks.
  • Plug-and-play model: Provides pre-developed land, roads, electricity, water, drainage and common facilities.
  • Financial assistance: Up to ₹1 crore per acre for eligible infrastructure.
  • Implementation: Partnership between the Centre, state governments and private developers.
  • Worker welfare: Includes housing, healthcare and skill development facilities.

Significance

  • Reduces the cost and time required to establish industries.
  • Attracts domestic and foreign investment.
  • Supports MSMEs, start-ups and manufacturing firms.
  • Generates employment and promotes regional industrial development.
  • Strengthens supply chains and improves industrial competitiveness.

Challenges

  • Land acquisition and environmental clearances.
  • Coordination among governments and developers.
  • Ensuring adequate infrastructure utilisation and employment generation.

Conclusion

BHAVYA can accelerate India’s manufacturing-led growth by combining ready-to-use industrial infrastructure with investment facilitation, supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.