PRAYAGRAJ, March 10 -- Taking a step forward in making Prayagraj an industrial hub, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has initiated further development of the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in the city. Officials confirmed that UPSIDA has applied for the necessary environmental clearances to move the project ahead.

Regional manager of UPSIDA in Prayagraj, Santosh Kumar, said, "Industrial development will take place on 352 acres under this initiative. Of this, 238 acres have been acquired from Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited (BPCL), while the remaining land has been sourced from Saraswati Hi-Tech City in Naini."

The cluster is proposed under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), nea...