NICDC Honored with Udyog Vikas Award for Palakkad Industrial Smart City Development
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Udyog Vikas Award organized by Janmabhumi Daily in Kerala |
| Award Recipient | National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) |
| Reason for Award | Recognition of NICDC's role in India's industrial transformation, particularly through the Palakkad Industrial Smart City project |
| Event Organizer | Janmabhumi Daily, a leading newspaper in Kerala |
| Key Project | Palakkad Industrial Smart City |
| Project Location | 1,710 acres across Pudussery Central, Pudussery West, and Kannambra, Kerala |
| Strategic Location | 21 km from Palakkad city, 120 km from Cochin, 50 km from Coimbatore |
| Connectivity | Multi-modal connectivity via road, rail, and air |
| Program | National Industrial Corridor Development Programme |
| Focus of Program | Development of Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across India |
| Technological Integration | Cutting-edge technologies for sustainable industrial growth and smart city features |
| Expected Impact | Boost in manufacturing, global competitiveness, infrastructure enhancement, and regional development in South India |