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.