New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday emphasised on the importance of industrial parks in attracting investments and enhancing the share of the manufacturing sector in overall GDP.

He was speaking at the National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS), an initiative of the department.

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IPRS rates industrial parks across four pillars - internal infrastructure and utilities, external infrastructure and facilities, business support services, and environmental and safety management.

This rating system has received nominations from 31 participating states and union territories, along with 50 additional Special Economic Zones (SEZs) nominated by the Department of Commerce (DoC).

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The workshop served as a platform for industry experts, government representatives, and stakeholders to share their valuable insights and thoughts.

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