ABOUT
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADATION SCHEME (IIUS)

Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India (GoI) had introduced a scheme called Industrial Infrastructure Up-gradation Scheme. The Scheme would target existing industrial clusters with high growth potential requiring assistance for up-gradation of infrastructure to world class standards.

Infrastructures eligible for assistance under the scheme are as follows:

• Physical Infrastructure
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure
• R&D Infrastructure
• Quality Certification and Benchmarking Centre
• Common Facilities Centre
• Marketing Infrastructure and others

Central assistance is by way of one time grant-in-aid to the SPV formed by the CLUSTER ASSOCIATION. The Central grant would be restricted to 75% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs 60 crores. The remaining 25% would be financed by other stake holders of the respective cluster /location with a minimum industry contribution of 15% of total project cost, which must be in the form of cash and not in kind like the cost of land/existing building. The central grant for road, drainage system and water supply system shall be restricted to 25% of the total central grant as these are basically municipal functions.

PLASTICS, POLYMERS AND ALLIED CLUSTER, BALASORE (PPCAB)

The PLASTICS, POLYMERS AND ALLIED CLUSTER, BALASORE (PPCAB) was identified by the NOCCi with three industrial estates, viz. Ganeswarpur (64 acres), Somnathpur (458 acres) and Balgopalpur (155 acres) developed by the Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), Government of Orissa in the outskirts of Balasore town. Most of the units established in the cluster are involved in processing of plastics and polymers including manufacturing of plastic pipes, polypropylene based household products, Polypropylene woven sacks, rubber-based prophylactics etc. Other units in the area are involved in paper manufacturing, Ferro-chrome production, manufacturing of multi-wall paper sacks, ceramics-based components for steel plants, fabrication and engineering.

Currently, around 100 units operate from the cluster; polymer-based units comprise roughly 50% of the total. The current annual turnover for the cluster is estimated to be around Rs. 2500 crores, out of which Rs. 750 crores is estimated to be coming from exports. The number of people presently employed in the cluster is close to 7,700.

NOCCi has obtained a sanction of Rs.60 crores grant from the DIPP under IIUS for setting up of several infrastructures for use of industries of all shapes & sizes in the above cluster area. In addition, some components have been included keeping the social infrastructure need of the town in mind. The infrastructures are aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the existing industries and attract new investment in the region.

NOCCi Balasore Infrastructure Company (NOCCinfra) is the SPV for implementing the project as per GoI guidelines.

PROPOSED PROJECT COMPONENTS :

The Plastics, Polymers and Allied cluster at Balasore has been approved for funding under the IIUS to support addition and up gradation of infrastructure facilities in the cluster. As per the proposal, the following components have been approved, by the Apex Committee under the IIUS:

Sl No

Project Components

Total Cost In Cr

Central Grant In Cr

1

Development of intermediate-laned bypass road from Balgopalpur to NH-5

5.77

 

2

External linkage of water supply

14.28

3

Strengthening of power distribution infrastructure

7.95

4

Logistics-Railway Siding

18.49

5

Logistic-Truck parking Hub

2.89

6

Warehousing

2.76

7

Common Facilities Center(Common machine Room, training Center and a Testing Centre)

9.22

8

Business Center (Convention hall, Launge facility, Information Center, Office Space)

19.40

Sub-total

80.76

57.14

10

Administrative Expanses

1.14

1.14

Total

81.90

58.28

ROLE OF NORTH ORISSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (NOCCi)

North Orissa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NOCCi) is currently playing a proactive role in promoting the cause of industrial units in the northern districts of the State. It has a present strength of over 100 member units and six affiliates associations of industrial units. NOCCI is operational from its office premises within the Plastics, Polymer & Allied Cluster. Major activities being undertaken by NOCCI include:

•  Promoting the cause of industrial units in Balasore and other districts of North Orissa    including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Bhadrak and Jajpur.

•  Providing industry related services for members including co-ordination with various      authorities, agencies and institutions, assistance in streamlined operation for the members including provision of proper support infrastructure.

•  Conducting programmes related to training, awareness generation, development of managerial skills and others for members

•  Social Initiatives

ROLE OF IDCO

Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) is the State level nodal agency entrusted and empowered to develop infrastructure for industries in the State of Orissa. In addition, it is the nominated nodal agency for GoO for various activities under the new Industrial Policy 2007 for promotion of industrial infrastructure in the State.

IDCO at present is playing a pivotal role in bringing in private capital for development of infrastructure projects in the State. Idco provides requisite escort services to investors/developers for implementation of infrastructure and industrial projects. IDCO has developed 65 industrial estates / areas set-up in different strategic locations of the State. It has developed more than 1500 sheds and more than 4000 acres of land. The above estates cater to more than 3000 units.

The Plastics, Polymers & Allied Cluster, Balasore is identified in such industrial estates in Balasore which has been developed by IDCO in phases.