What utility capacity is planned or available along key corridor sections?

Utility capacity—including power, water, and waste management infrastructure—is a critical enabler for industrial corridor development. Adequate and scalable utilities ensure that land parcels are ready for immediate development and future expansion, making them attractive to investors, manufacturers, and logistics operators. Below are five key aspects of planned or available utility capacity along major corridor sections:

1. Power Supply and Grid Connectivity

• Most corridor nodes are connected to 132kV, 220kV, or 400kV substations, ensuring high-capacity, industrial-grade electricity.
  
• Power availability includes:
  
  • Dedicated feeders for industrial estates
    
  • Provision for a dual-source power supply to minimize downtime
    
  • Integration of smart metering and demand management systems
    
• In many regions, green power options (solar/wind) are also being integrated into the corridor’s grid infrastructure.

2. Water Supply and Treatment Infrastructure

• Planned utility corridors include bulk water supply pipelines from rivers, reservoirs, or desalination plants.
  
• Corridor authorities and industrial development boards provide:
  
  • Continuous water supply for process and sanitation needs
    
  • Overhead tanks and distribution networks within industrial parks
    
• For heavy water-use industries (textiles, pharma, food), water recycling plants and secondary sources are often included in park design.

3. Wastewater and Effluent Management

• Many zones offer Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) or mandate in-house treatment facilities.
  
• Zones are designed with:
  
  • Separate drainage networks for stormwater and industrial effluent
    
  • Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) policies for high-polluting sectors
    
• Centralized monitoring and disposal points reduce individual factory compliance costs and support environmental clearance.

4. Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, and E-Waste Handling

• Designated solid waste collection and sorting areas are provided in larger cluster zones.
  
• Hazardous waste storage and disposal infrastructure is planned in collaboration with Pollution Control Boards (PCBs).
  
• Some corridors integrate material recovery facilities and e-waste recycling units, especially near electronics and pharma hubs.
  
• Facilities are often operated under PPP models for scalability and compliance assurance.

5. Digital and Telecom Infrastructure

• Most planned corridor zones are equipped with:
  
  • High-capacity fiber optic networks for industrial IoT and automation
    
  • Provision for 5 G-enabled telecom infrastructure to support smart factory environments
    
  • Common utility corridors include ducting for power, telecom, and water to avoid future disruption..
    
• Zones often offer centralized control rooms, surveillance systems, and integrated utility dashboards for real-time monitoring.