Lok Sabha Question No. 491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Industrial potential of Dhule
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. Bachhav Shobha Dinesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 491.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2026.

## INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL OF DHULE

## 491.   DR. BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has conducted or commissioned any feasibility study, sectoral assessment or planning report on the industrial and logistics potential of  Dhule  district  in  Maharashtra,  considering  its  strategic  location  on  major national highway corridors and the availability of MIDC industrial land;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the current status of such assessment and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  any  consultations  or  discussions have  been  initiated with the Government  of  Maharashtra,  MIDC,  or  prospective  investors  for  promoting heavy industries or manufacturing clusters in Dhule and surrounding areas, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  sectors  identified,  if  any,  as  suitable  for  investment  in  the  region  under central schemes relating to industrial corridors, logistics parks or manufacturing promotion; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  undertake  a  time-bound  planning  or project-development exercise to attract industrial investment and employment generation in Dhule district and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) & (b): Industries  is  a  State  subject.  The  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  has informed that Dhule's logistics and industrial strength comes from its excellent multimodal connectivity, with the district located at the junction of NH-47, NH52, NH-53, NH-46 and NH-60, supported by several state highways that make it a natural transit and distribution hub. Its freight movement is further enabled by Dondaicha railway junction, while nearby Nashik and Shirdi airports provide regional  air-cargo  support  and  Mumbai  International  Airport  offers  global connectivity. Maritime access through Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Mumbai Port strengthens Dhule's role in export-import movement for northern Maharashtra.

The State Government of Maharashtra has further informed that building on this  inherent  connectivity  strength,  the  Maharashtra  State  Logistics  Policy 2024  assigns  Dhule  (with  Nandurbar)  to  Zone  2  and  identifies  the  DhuleShirpur corridor for the development of a Regional Logistics Hub. The policy mandates each district's District Logistics Coordination Committee (DLCC) to identify  and  evaluate  suitable  land  parcels  for  logistics  infrastructure,  with focused intent to harness Dhule's corridor-based advantages.

- (c): The  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  has  informed  that  Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) carries out various investment -promotion activities and continuous coordination with prospective investors  to  support  industrial  growth  in  Dhule  and  surrounding  areas  that include ongoing outreach, facilitation, and promotional engagements.

Currently,  Nardana  Industrial  Area  Phase-I  hosts  several  major  industries such as M/s Wonder Cement Ltd., M/s UltraTech Cement Pvt. Ltd., M/s Rama Phosphate  Ltd.,  and  M/s  Shirpur  Power  (Jindal)  Pvt.  Ltd.  etc.  In  addition, Nardana Industrial Area Phase-II, accommodates key industrial units including M/s Bedmutha Wire Ltd., M/s R.M. Phosphate Pvt. Ltd., and M/s Mayureshwar Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd., etc.

- (d) & (e): As reported by the state, Dhule's current industrial landscape is shaped by sectors such as agro-processing, cement manufacturing, textiles, and smallscale manufacturing, which have traditionally found the region suitable for their operations.  Also,  MIDC  has  initiated  several  measures  to  attract  industrial investment and employment generation in Dhule district, including sustained industry engagement activities under Udyog Bharari, with focus on facilitating investor interactions, identifying sectoral opportunities and accelerating project grounding.  In  alignment  with  the  Maharashtra  State  Logistics  Policy  2024, MIDC  coordinates  with  the  Development  Commissioner's  office  for  the planning and development of the proposed logistics park in Dhule district.

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