Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor: Driving Trade & Employment

Ans: The Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) is a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting industrial growth and connectivity across seven Indian states, from Punjab to West Bengal.

Ans: It was created to promote balanced regional development, improve logistics, attract investment, and generate employment in underdeveloped regions.

Ans: An industrial area is a zone planned and developed to support manufacturing and related activities, with access to infrastructure like roads, power, and transport for efficient operations.