Unused Land, Building Laws Confront India’s Policymakers Targeting High Industrial Growth

In March 2024, West Bengal launched a program to repurpose unused industrial land, creating nine new industrial parks totaling 1739 acres, encouraging new ventures. Telangana identified 1800 acres of underutilized government land for diverse enterprises, facing challenges in land acquisition. Gujarat offers up to 75% reimbursement to industries surrendering unused land, aiming to stimulate economic growth. Kerala plans campus industrial parks to address land shortage. India’s building regulations limit efficient land use for factories, with Haryana being the least restrictive and Tamil Nadu accommodating large factories.