Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Launches BHAVYA Portal

• Dushyant Sharma
• 09 Jun 2026
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On 8 June 2026, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched the BHAVYA Portal at a launch event held in New Delhi. BHAVYA full form is Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, a scheme that aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure. During his address, Shri Piyush Goyal announced that the scheme will adopt a competitive model that will encourage states to submit detailed project proposals that showcase their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential.

He emphasized on the fact that the government will collaborate closely with industry leaders to identify the most suitable sectors and infrastructure needs for each location, whether in chemicals, manufacturing, data centers or other industries. The Union Minister also highlighted that investors will have access to comprehensive information about industrial parks through digital platforms, which will include details on land availability, connectivity and surrounding infrastructure. 

The information will allow the investors to make well-informed investment decisions. The scheme aims to ensure that industrial parks are tailored to meet the specific needs of various sectors and investors and make them more attractive destinations for domestic as well as global investments. 

The BHAVYA Scheme was recently announced by the Minister, with the aim of developing 100 industrial parks across the country to facilitate large-scale job creation through increased investments. The parks under the scheme will vary in size: they will be 25 acres in hilly regions, smaller Union Territories and Northeastern States; between 100 and 500 acres in mid-sized States; and up to 1,000 acres closer to cities and towns, depending on needs assessments as well as State commitments. 

Land for these parks will be provided by State Governments, while the Government of India will support the creation of infrastructure through the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). This partnership with States will follow a 51:49 funding model. The goal of the partnership is to create plug-and-play industrial parks that focus on industries that fit specific locations. 

The BHAVYA Portal will act as a single digital interface for the comprehensive implementation of the Scheme. It will facilitate the submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR) proposals, project appraisal and evaluation and live monitoring of implementation progress. The portal will support a challenge-based competitive selection framework under BHAVYA, providing a structured and transparent mechanism to assess proposals from States, Union Territories and implementing agencies while ensuring efficient coordination among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Attendees of BHAVYA Portal Launch Event

The launch event was chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal. The attendees of the event included Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of DPIIT and Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO and MD of NICDC, along with representatives from State and Union Territory Governments, industry associations, Export Promotion Councils, banks and financial institutions, master developers and MSMEs. Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia emphasized on the fact that robust digital systems are vital for effective program management and informed decision-making at scale. 

He noted that the portal, by serving as a single interface across all stages of project submission, evaluation, monitoring and reporting, will greatly enhance the implementation of the Scheme and allow for faster operationalization of industrial parks nationwide. 

Final Words

The launch of the BHAVYA Portal comes after the Cabinet's approval of the Scheme, the release of its operational guidelines and structured consultations held with States as well as Union Territories. This scheme reflects how committed the Indian Government is towards advancing one of India’s most ambitious industrial infrastructure initiatives ever. 

The Scheme is anticipated to attract substantial domestic and foreign investment, create large-scale industrial jobs and majorly contribute to India’s emergence as a globally competitive manufacturing hub.

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)