In a move to promote industry, the Arvind Kejriwal Government is planning to create an industrial hub on 147 acres of land in Rani Khera in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday gave his assent to this proposal. After receiving approval from the Chief Minister, the file has now been sent to the Lieutenant Governor. Upon receiving approval from the LG, further action will commence.
The land for the industrial hub is being acquired from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). This industrial hub will be entirely eco-friendly. Service industries like IT, ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services), and research will be established here. It is expected that there will be several clusters where multilevel buildings will be constructed.
According to a press statement, issued by the AAP government, the government will provide land at concessional rates for setting up industries, and upon its development, this place could provide direct and indirect employment to thousands of people.
“The responsibility for developing the new industrial hub in Rani Khera has been entrusted to the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) by the Delhi government. The government says that all modern amenities will be made available in this industrial hub. During its development, attention will be paid to all fundamental aspects. Both people from Delhi and outside will be able to acquire land at concessional rates for setting up industries here. Since it will be an entirely environment-friendly industrial centre, land allocation will prioritize industries that do not cause any pollution. Therefore, this place will promote industries largely associated with the service sector,” the AAP government said.
The industrial hub in Rani Khera will cater to the needs of service industries like IT, ITES, and research. The aim of developing the industrial hub is to promote business and transform Delhi into a manufacturing centre. Industries to be set up in the industrial hub will have to strictly adhere to pollution standards. Its development will be done in two phases.
A smart integrated IT park will be developed here, comprising several building blocks that will be entirely pollution-free. Industries such as IT, ITES, media, biotechnology, research, and innovation hubs will be established here. Approving the proposal, Kejriwal has emphasized completing the development of the industrial hub within the set time frame, directing the departments concerned to take necessary measures.
