Industrial Development
Uttarakhand Industry Secretary Inspects Khurpia Farm Infrastructure Plans
Uttarakhand Industry Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey inspected Khurpia Farm with SIIDCUL General Manager Saurabh Gaharwar on Wednesday to determine how to develop its infrastructure. He also inspected proposed SIIDCUL development works being carried out on 1,354 acres at Parag Farm.
| Farm Area | 1,002 acres in Udham Singh Nagar, Udham Singh Nagar district |
|---|---|
| Project Location | 17 km from Rudrapur in Kichha Tehsil, near NH-09, NH-109, and SH-44 |
| Estimated Investment | Approximately Rs 28,602 crore under Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor |
| Project Developer | SIIDCUL (State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited) |
| Power Demand | 115 MVA total; 100 MVA for industrial area, 15 MVA for residential, commercial and utilities |
| Capital Cost | Rs 1,265.37 crore for Khurpia IMC development |
| Industry Focus | Automobile and Engineering Cluster |
| Officials Present | SSP Manikant Mishra, SIIDCUL Regional Manager Manish Bisht, and Kichha SDM Gaurav Pandey |
Secretary's Field Inspection Signals Active Development Push
On Wednesday, Industry Secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey visited Khurpia Farm with SIIDCUL General Manager Saurabh Gaharwar to assess infrastructure development plans. This field-level engagement reflects government momentum to move the project from planning into implementation. During the visit, Pandey also discussed industry-related issues with entrepreneurs at SIIDCUL's Pantnagar premises.
Parag Farm Expansion: 1,354 Acres Under Development
The secretary inspected proposed SIIDCUL development works on 1,354 acres at nearby Parag Farm. This adjacent expansion signals broader industrial infrastructure buildout in the Udham Singh Nagar district. The Parag Farm land was handed over to SIIDCUL in March 2025. Together, these sites position Kichha as a major industrial zone in Uttarakhand's development strategy.
Project Scope and Infrastructure Requirements
Khurpia Farm is a 1,002-acre Integrated Manufacturing Cluster under the Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor. The site is located 17 km from Rudrapur in Kichha Tehsil, near NH-09, NH-109, and SH-44. The development is a mixed-use area combining industrial units, residential zones, and commercial facilities. The IMC includes automobile and engineering clusters.
Total power demand for Khurpia IMC is 115 MVA, of which 100 MVA serves the industrial area and 15 MVA covers residential, commercial, and utility needs.
Investment and Timeline Context
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved 12 new industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). An investment of approximately Rs 28,602 crore has been estimated for implementing this project. The capital cost of the Khurpia IMC itself is Rs 1,265.37 crore.
The central government will provide Rs 400 crore to develop Khurpia Farm. As a result of development as a smart industrial city, youth will get direct and indirect employment.
What Is Next
The inspection represents a critical pre-construction phase. Officials are finalizing infrastructure specifications—roads, utility corridors, power, water, and waste management—before tendering EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts. The project operates in phases, with Phase 1 focused on establishing core infrastructure and access roads. Competitive bidding for turnkey contracts is underway. Ground development depends on successful bid award and contractor mobilization, typically beginning after approvals are finalized.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Khurpia Industrial Smart City?
It is a 1,002-acre Integrated Manufacturing Cluster under the Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor in Udham Singh Nagar. The cluster includes automobile and engineering components.
Who is developing Khurpia?
SIIDCUL (State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited) has proposed the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster. NICDC Uttarakhand Industrial Township Ltd—a 50:50 joint venture between NICDIT and the Government of Uttarakhand—invites bids for infrastructure works.
What was the purpose of the November 2025 inspection?
The secretary, industry, Vinay Shankar Pandey inspected the farm to determine how to develop its infrastructure. This field assessment guides final engineering and tender specifications for construction contracts.
How much has the government allocated for Khurpia?
The central government will provide Rs 400 crore to develop Khurpia Farm. The total capital cost of the project is Rs 1,265.37 crore.
When will construction begin?
The inspection was a pre-tendering phase. Two entrance gates shall be developed in Phase 1 under the scope of the EPC contractor. Timeline depends on bid completion and contractor appointment, typically within 6–12 months of tender award.
What other sites are part of this expansion?
SIIDCUL is carrying out development works on 1,354 acres at Parag Farm. Parag Farm land was handed over to SIIDCUL in March 2025.
Sources
- Industrial smart city in Kichha: Secretary, Industry, visits Khurpia Farm
- Daily Pioneer E-Paper, November 20, 2025 (Dehradun Edition)
- IMC Khurpia Uttarakhand – NICDC Official
- Environmental Clearance Form – Ministry of Environment
- Khurpia Farm in Uttarakhand to be Transformed into a Smart Industrial City
- Khurpia Farm among 12 New Industrial Smart Cities in India
- Centre to give Rs 400 crore for development of Khurpia
- SIIDCUL – State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation