India’s industrial parks are emerging as key drivers of green infrastructure, sustainable industrial growth and ease of doing business. Government-led initiatives are aligning industrial expansion with environmental responsibility and long-term resilience.
Industrial parks support sustainable growth
Industrial parks are planned zones developed with state governments and private partners. They promote investment, innovation and employment while encouraging sustainable development. These parks help balance industrial growth with environmental and social goals.
Park authorities ensure compliance with environmental laws. They promote resource efficiency and adoption of cleaner technologies. Regular monitoring helps control air, water and noise pollution. Biodiversity protection is integrated into park planning.
Green infrastructure embedded in park design
Modern industrial parks offer shared infrastructure. This includes utilities, waste management systems, internal roads, digital connectivity and emergency services. Integrated planning reduces duplication and improves energy and resource efficiency.
Social infrastructure is also prioritised. Parks provide safe workplaces, housing where required and gender-sensitive facilities. Health, safety and labour standards remain central to operations.
India Industrial Land Bank expands transparency
The India Industrial Land Bank is a GIS-enabled platform developed by DPIIT. It provides real-time information on industrial land availability across the country.
As of December 2025, more than 4,500 industrial parks are mapped. These span about 7.70 lakh hectares. Around 1.35 lakh hectares remain available for development, offering opportunities for sustainable manufacturing and logistics investment.
Plug-and-play parks accelerate green development
The Union Budget 2025–26 allocated ₹2,500 crore for plug-and-play industrial parks. These parks provide ready infrastructure that reduces project timelines and environmental impact.
India currently has 306 plug-and-play parks. An additional 20 parks and smart cities are being developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation. These projects are designed to improve efficiency and sustainability.
IPRS 3.0 strengthens sustainability focus
The Industrial Park Rating System 3.0 was launched in September 2025. It introduces stronger parameters on sustainability, green infrastructure, logistics, digitalisation, skills and tenant feedback.
The system helps investors assess park quality. It also encourages continuous improvement by park authorities. According to earlier ratings, 41 parks are classified as leaders, while challengers and aspirers show strong growth potential.
Industrial parks attract green investment
India ranks among the top five destinations globally for greenfield investments. FDI inflows reached USD 43.76 billion during April–August 2025–26, according to official data.
Industrial parks play a critical role in attracting foreign and domestic capital. They support export-led growth, technology transfer and job creation. These factors strengthen India’s position in global value chains.
Policy reforms improve ease of doing business
Government reforms continue to support sustainable industrial development. These include digital approvals, single-window clearances and compliance reduction. Initiatives like Startup India, GST and ODOP further strengthen the ecosystem.
Investors can now remotely assess land, infrastructure and environmental standards. This improves decision-making and project planning.
Towards globally aligned green industrial hubs
India’s industrial policy places parks at the centre of economic transformation. Planned design, coordinated governance and green infrastructure are improving competitiveness.
As global industry shifts towards a circular and low-carbon economy, India’s industrial parks are upgrading services and standards. These efforts position them as engines of sustainable industrial growth.
