​Petroleum, Chemicals And Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR)

  • According to the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) in India have registered good progress in attracting Investments for Industrial Development and generating employment.
  • PCPIR is a delineated area of around 250 sq km for setting up manufacturing facilities for domestic and export oriented production. It has production units, public utilities, logistics, environmental protection mechanisms, residential areas and administrative services. It includes Special Economic Zones, Free Trade Zones, Warehousing Zones etc.
  • Since the PCPIR policy was announced in 2007, the government has approved PCPIRs in four states:
    • Dahej in Gujarat
    • Vishakhapatnam-Kakinada region in Andhra Pradesh,
    • Paradip in Odisha
    • Cuddalore-Nagapattinam region ....
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