1. State Industrial Development Corporations
In most Indian states, infrastructure within industrial zones is primarily managed by State Industrial Development Corporations (SIDCs). These government agencies are responsible for:
- Planning and developing industrial parks
- Laying and maintaining roads, water supply, electricity, and drainage systems
- Allocating plots to industries and monitoring compliance
- Coordinating with local and central authorities for service integration
Examples include:
- MIDC – Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
- KIADB – Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
- SIPCOT – State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu
- RIICO – Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation
- TSIIC – Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
2. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Authorities
For lands situated within Special Economic Zones, the infrastructure is managed by designated SEZ Development Authorities or developers, who are responsible for:
- Creating internal infrastructure such as power grids, telecom, and internal roads
- Providing utilities and common facilities
- Ensuring compliance with SEZ operational and environmental norms
These authorities may be public sector undertakings or private developers approved by the Department of Commerce, Government of India.
3. Private Industrial Park Developers
In privately developed industrial zones, private infrastructure developers are responsible for:
- Designing and building custom industrial layouts
- Managing maintenance of internal roads, utilities, and facilities
- Coordinating with government agencies for external infrastructure links
These entities may operate under public-private partnerships (PPPs) or as fully private estates, offering integrated infrastructure services on a lease or sale basis.
4. Municipal Corporations and Local Urban Bodies
In industrial zones located within municipal or urban limits, certain services may fall under the jurisdiction of:
- Municipal corporations
- Nagar panchayats
- Urban development authorities
Their responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of street lighting, sanitation, and solid waste management
- Providing sewage connections, fire safety services, and basic civic amenities
They often coordinate with industrial boards for shared responsibilities in infrastructure provision.
5. Electricity and Utility Boards
Specific infrastructure components like electricity, water, and gas supply are managed by respective utility boards or corporations, such as:
- State Electricity Boards (SEBs) or Discoms for power distribution
- Water Supply and Sewerage Boards for water and drainage services
- Natural Gas Distribution Companies in gas-enabled industrial clusters
These entities manage utility infrastructure within and around industrial zones and coordinate service delivery with developers and industrial occupants.
6. Central Government Agencies and Corridor Authorities
For industrial zones located within national corridors or projects of strategic importance, infrastructure may be managed or overseen by:
- Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC)
- National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)
- State and Central Planning Commissions
- NITI Aayog (in advisory or policy roles)
Such zones typically involve integrated planning with multi-modal logistics, smart utilities, and global-standard infrastructure, executed through joint ventures and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
