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Delhi Govt Approves Rs 60 Crore Common Facility Centres for Small Industries

The Delhi Cabinet has approved a Rs 60 crore project to establish two Common Facility Centres in the Badli and Bawana industrial areas. These centres will provide micro and small enterprises with shared access to modern machinery, testing labs, and training facilities. The initiative, part of the central government's MSE-CDP scheme, aims to reduce production costs and improve product quality for small entrepreneurs. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated the project will enhance industrial competitiveness and generate new employment opportunities.

Key Points: Delhi Approves Rs 60 Cr Industrial Centres in Badli, Bawana

  • Rs 60 crore project approved
  • Centres in Badli & Bawana
  • Access to modern machinery & tech
  • Part of MSE-CDP scheme
  • Aims to boost competitiveness
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Rs 60 crore facility centres planned in Badli, Bawana industrial areas: Delhi CM

Delhi Cabinet approves two Common Facility Centres for micro & small enterprises in Badli & Bawana at Rs 60 crore to boost competitiveness.

"The Common Facility Centres will effectively bridge this gap and significantly improve the ease of doing business for small units. - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Jan 20

In a major decision aimed at transforming the Capital's industrial landscape, the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal for the establishment of two Common Facility Centres in the Badli and Bawana industrial areas for Rs 60 crore.

The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is firmly committed to making the Capital's micro and small industries globally competitive.

She noted that limited investment capacity often prevents small entrepreneurs from accessing modern technology and expensive machinery. The Common Facility Centres will effectively bridge this gap and significantly improve the ease of doing business for small units.

The Chief Minister stated that the project is being implemented under the government of India's Micro and Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP).

The primary objective of the scheme is to provide, under one roof, facilities that are otherwise beyond the reach of individual small entrepreneurs, she said.

Through these centres, micro and small enterprises will gain shared access to modern machinery, testing laboratories, and training facilities without heavy capital investment.

The total estimated cost of the project has been fixed at Rs 60 crore, with Rs 30 crore allocated for each centre.

She added that the CFCs will also provide facilities for workers' skill development, technical training, and product quality improvement. Infrastructure to promote environmentally sustainable production, including common effluent treatment systems and green technologies, will also be developed.

The Chief Minister explained that the Centres will help industrial units reduce costs, particularly benefiting micro and newly established enterprises.

Shared services and collective bargaining will lower production costs and strengthen market access. This will enhance product quality and competitiveness, generate new employment opportunities, and ensure the sustainable development of industrial clusters.

Chief Minister Gupta emphasised that the Delhi government aims to enable micro and small enterprises to become self-reliant, adopt modern technology, and strengthen their presence in national and international markets.

The CFC projects will provide a strong foundation in this direction, she said, expressing confidence that the Cabinet-approved decision will give fresh momentum to Delhi's industrial growth and open new avenues of development for small entrepreneurs.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 60 crore is a significant investment. While the intent is good, I hope there is a clear plan for maintenance and fair access for all small entrepreneurs. Sometimes these projects get delayed or become inaccessible due to red tape. The focus on green tech and effluent treatment is very welcome though.
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Rohit P
Finally some concrete steps for our industrial areas! Badli and Bawana have needed this boost for years. The skill development part is crucial - we need our workforce to be trained on new technologies to compete globally. Kudos to the government for this forward-thinking project.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this kind of public-private partnership model being emphasized. The MSE-CDP is a sensible central scheme, and it's good to see Delhi leveraging it. The key will be in the execution and ensuring it truly benefits the micro-enterprises it's meant for, not just the medium-sized ones.
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Vikram M
Shared services and collective bargaining can really reduce costs. This is how you build a resilient local manufacturing ecosystem. Hope they also include digital marketing and e-commerce training to help these units sell their products better. Make in Delhi should be the goal!
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Kavya N
As a young entrepreneur starting a small design studio, the testing lab facility mentioned would be a godsend. Getting products certified is so expensive for a startup. If this centre makes that easier and cheaper, it will encourage so much innovation. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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