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BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme for Chemical Infrastructure

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme for Chemical Infrastructure

On 24 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) and allocated ₹3,030 crore to develop three dedicated chemical parks from FY2026‑27 to FY2030‑31.

Scheme overview

  • Total outlay: ₹3,030 crore — ₹3,000 crore for park infrastructure and ₹30 crore for administrative expenses.
  • Coverage: Three dedicated chemical parks selected through a challenge‑based process.

Park design and eligibility

  • Developer: State government to develop parks after competitive selection.
  • Land requirement: Minimum 2,000 acres (≈8 sq km), contiguous and encumbrance‑free.
  • Central‑state cost share: Up to ₹1,000 crore central assistance per park, conditional on a minimum state contribution of ₹500 crore.

Infrastructure and environmental facilities

  • Model: Plug‑and‑play industrial infrastructure for ready‑to‑operate units.
  • Key facilities: Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs), water supply, logistics, power and internal roads.
  • Definitions: CETP — shared plant for treating industrial effluents; TSDF — facility for treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

IASPOINT Booster Facts

  • Sector scope: Chemical industry includes fertilisers, petrochemicals, dyes, bulk and speciality chemicals.
  • Regulatory: CETPs and TSDFs operate under Central Pollution Control Board standards and Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
  • Implementation period: FY2026‑27 to FY2030‑31.
Last Modified: July 24, 2026

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