The ambitious Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) project in Hisar has entered its implementation phase with a Rs 707-crore tender floated for trunk infrastructure development. This is the first IMC project among the 12 planned across India to take shape, as the required land was readily available on government-owned land, according to officials.
What is the IMC Project in Hisar?
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster is a proposed industrial smart city being developed near Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC). The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) conceptualised 12 IMCs to create world-class industrial infrastructure and attract large-scale manufacturing investments.
Who is Developing the Project and What is the Estimated Cost?
The project is being developed by the NICDC Haryana Integrated Manufacturing Cluster Hisar Project Limited (NHIMCHPL), a special purpose vehicle jointly promoted by the central government and the Haryana government. The overall project cost is estimated at Rs 4,694.46 crore, with Rs 2,435.95 crore allocated for the first phase and Rs 2,258.52 crore for the second phase, as per official documents.
Latest Status: Rs 707 Crore Tender for Trunk Infrastructure
NHIMCHPL has floated a Rs 707-crore tender for developing trunk infrastructure, including roads, water supply and sewerage networks, stormwater drainage, power distribution, and other essential utilities. According to tender conditions, the selected contractor must complete the construction within 30 months from the award of the contract.
Project Details and Expected Impact
The IMC will be set up over 2,988 acres, with the first phase covering 1,605 acres and the second phase 1,383 acres. Experts estimate the project will attract investments of around Rs 15,727 crore and generate employment for approximately 1.25 lakh people. The cluster will have connectivity to four-lane National Highway 52 (Sangrur-Ankola), NH-09 (Malout-Pithoragarh), a 3.8-km high-speed rail link from Delhi, a 3.5-km freight station within the IMC, and proximity to Hisar airport.
Of the 1,605 acres in the first phase, 980.20 acres are allocated for industrial and logistics use, 39.02 acres for commercial activities, 48.60 acres for public and semi-public facilities, 34.90 acres for residential use, 28.50 acres for services, 242.52 acres for green and water bodies, and 231.26 acres for roads and utilities. Planning has also begun for power infrastructure, including a 220-kV grid substation and five 33-kV substations.
Industries Expected in the IMC
The IMC will host a mix of industries, including aerospace and defence for defence equipment manufacturing, defence offset manufacturers, MRO facilities, and aerospace institutions; engineering and fabrication; food and beverages; warehousing and logistics; and ready-made garments and apparel. Engineering and fabrication units will include transformer assembly, electric panel assembly, transmission equipment, pumps and agricultural equipment, sewing machines, hand tools, machine tools, power tools, and auto components.
Land has been earmarked for aerospace and defence (343.20 acres), food processing (172 acres), engineering and fabrication (289.80 acres), ready-made garments (92.20 acres), common ready sheds (12.73 acres), and a logistics park (70 acres). The IMC is expected to facilitate faster movement of raw materials from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Punjab to Kandla port.
