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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Auric expansion: Industries seek mass rapid transport system, eway
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The proposed expansion of the Aurangabad Industrial City (Auric) by an additional 10,000 acres has spurred industry leaders to demand critical infrastructure upgrades, including a mass rapid transport system (MRTS) and a greenfield expressway connecting Pune. These demands were presented during a discussion with Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary of the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), who visited AURIC on Saturday. Office-bearers from the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) and other industry bodies also advocated for a dedicated logistics hub and the establishment of a national-level educational institution within Auric. U by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo tsav Machhar, President of CMIA, emphasised the need for robust infrastructure to support AURIC's growth as a manufacturing hub. "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar currently lacks an efficient public transport system. With AURIC poised to generate significant employment, a MRTS is essential to facilitate commuting between the city and the industrial hub. Such a system needs to be planned well in advance," he said. Machhar also emphasized on the urgency of constructing a Greenfield expressway linking the Shendra-Bidkin nodes of Auric with Pune. "The expressway would connect two major industrial hubs of Maharashtra. This will facilitate swift movement of both people and cargo," he added. The CMIA leaders said a logistics hub also needs to be set up on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi highway. "The Auric, Samruddhi highway, and upcoming dry port at Jalna are three main projects of a larger development plan envisaged by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. This collective infrastructure needs to be augmented with the logistics hub," the CMIA said. Setting up an IIT, business school, or school of planning and architecture at AURIC, road connectivity covering Shendra-Bidkin-Waluj-Samruddhi expressway, and improved air connectivity for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are some of the demands the industry bodies put forth before the DPIIT secretary. While the Aurangabad Industrial City Auric) is a greenfield industrial smart city taking shape over 10,000 acres of area as a part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), the DPIIT secretary on Saturday announced an additional 10,000 acres of land for the expansion of the project.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt to set up skill centre at Aurangabad industrial area in Maharashtra
The Commerce and Industry Ministry on Sunday said a 20,000 sq ft skill development centre will be set up at the Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) in Maharashtra . It will be established in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry , and a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) in this regard is likely to be signed next week. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has emphasised the need to attract Global Capability Centre ( GCC ) and Research and Development (R&D) centres at AURIC to further enhance the region's innovation and industrial ecosystem.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Maharashtra: Skill Development Centre to be set up at Aurangabad Industrial City
New Delhi: A 20,000 sq. ft. Skill Development Centre is set to be established at Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), for which an MoU is expected to be signed next week, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, confirmed the project during his visit to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to review the progress of industrial infrastructure and development of startups in the region. The Secretary emphasised the need to attract Global Capability Centre (GCC) investments and foster the development of Research and Development centres at AURIC to further enhance the region's innovation and industrial ecosystem. Stakeholders also recommended the convergence of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0 subsidies with state housing policies to offer a comprehensive package for inclusive residential development, thereby supporting the growth of a well-rounded industrial township. The visit also included an industry interaction session chaired by the Secretary at AURIC Hall, which witnessed participation from key stakeholders, including industry bodies such as MASSIA, CMIA, CII, FICCI, and ASSOCHAM. During the discussion, stakeholders suggested measures such as improved connectivity between Aurangabad-Hyderabad-Chennai, development of an MRO facility and Vande Bharat terminal, better logistics access at Bidkin, local train services between Jalna and Waluj, affordable housing via MHADA, and a dedicated chemical zone, the statement said. Recommendations also included increasing MSME land reservation from 10 per cent to 40 per cent, reserving 10 per cent land for startups, and strengthening soft infrastructure and skill development at AURIC. P. Anbalagan, Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra, also presented the state's strategic vision for industrial growth through initiatives like MITL and MMLP. The Secretary's visit began with an interactive session at the Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC), where he engaged with budding entrepreneurs, incubators, and startup founders from the region. He appreciated their innovative spirit and highlighted the Government's strong support through initiatives like Startup India, Fund of Funds, and sector-specific incentives aimed at boosting the startup ecosystem, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The secretary also visited the Bidkin Industrial area, where he reviewed key infrastructure sites including JSW Green-Tech Ltd, Toyota Kirloskar facility, and the Water Treatment Plant. His visit further progressed to the Shendra Industrial Area, where he toured key industrial units including NLMK India, Hyosung T and D Pvt. Ltd., and Coatall Films Pvt. Ltd. He appreciated their role in driving high-value manufacturing and generating employment, contributing significantly to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Besides, he took stock of the industrial infrastructure at AURIC, including the Water Treatment Plant, Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), the state-of-the-art AURIC Hall, and the 3D city model of Shendra. Bhatia reiterated that collaboration between government and industry is essential to position Maharashtra as a global hub for manufacturing and innovation. The session witnessed active participation from Industry Associations and the Government of Maharashtra, reinforcing their shared commitment to catalysing industrial growth in the region, the statement added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Auric will get 10,000 acres for expansion, says secretary of department for promotion of industry & internal trade
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amardeep Singh Bhatia, the secretary of Centre's department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) at the Centre, announced on Saturday that the Aurangabad Industrial City (Auric) will undergo further expansion on 10,000 acres of land. "Auric will play a key role in the path to achieving a $30 trillion economy for India by 2047. It has been playing a pioneering role by emerging as a vibrant manufacturing hub," Bhatia said during his visit to Auric at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Auric is a greenfield industrial smart city taking shape over 10,000 acres as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The industrial city is being developed in Bidkin and Shendra nodes, with the Bidkin node already attracting significant investments from electric vehicle manufacturers, among others. Bhatia added that Centre plans to establish 100 additional industrial cities like Auric across the country. "In order to achieve the $30 trillion economy target, we have to grow at the rate of 9 to 10% every year. The development of manufacturing hubs is crucial to achieve this," he said. P Anbalagan, the principal secretary of the state industries department, who accompanied the Union secretary, said, "The necessary notification would be issued in the next two to three months, paving the way for the expansion of the AURIC." Bhatia also visited the Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC), emphasising that Indian startups should focus on building world-class products. "The Indian startups need to focus not just on India but on global markets. The country has emerged as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally," he said, praising MAGIC for securing more than 20 patents for startups and supporting tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Speaking on the occasion, Anbalagan announced that 15 new policies would soon be introduced by state govt, covering sectors such as defence, event management, logistics, deep technology, and special MSME support. "Funding worth Rs 3,000 crore will be made available across various domains for startups. Additionally, the 'MAITRI 2.0' portal will soon be launched, offering approvals for over 120 services through a single-window system," he said.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DPIIT secy reviews infra projects of five states
New Delhi: The government has reviewed key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, the commerce and industry ministry said Wednesday. 18 issues across 11 significant projects in Jharkhand with a total cost above Rs 34,213 crores and two issues across two projects costing Rs 943.04 crore in Sikkim were reviewed during the meeting chaired by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia on June 24. 'The meeting, attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents, focused on expediting issue resolution through enhanced inter-ministerial and state coordination facilitated by the Project Monitoring Group (PMG),' the ministry said. Three issues across two projects in Nagaland, one issue and one project in Assam and seven issues across three projects including a private project in Arunachal Pradesh were reviewed during the meeting. The Patratu Thermal Power Station Expansion Project Phase-I in Jharkhand was reviewed in detail. 'The 2,880 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh…will feature India's tallest dam and generate 11,223 million units of clean energy annually. Scheduled for commissioning by February 2032, it will aid flood control, provide 13% free power to the state, and support Net Zero goals,' the ministry said. Similarly, the Kohima Bypass Road in Nagaland will decongest Kohima city, improve intra- and inter-state connectivity, and promote trade, tourism, and regional integration. 'Issue pertaining to a private sector project of GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited in the State of Arunachal Pradesh , worth Rs 1,000 crore, was also reviewed during the meeting,' the ministry said, adding that Bhatia advised the state government to accord high priority to the matter and extend all necessary support to GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited to ensure timely resolution of the project-related issues.
