<h1>Government Approves Five New National Investment Zones Outside DMIC; Eight More Announced Along Corridor.</h1> The government has approved five National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) outside the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) region, with the requirement that state governments acquire necessary land first. Additionally, eight NIMZs have been announced along the DMIC. Proposals for NIMZs outside DMIC include locations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Kerala. The National Manufacturing Policy aims to increase manufacturing's GDP share to 25%, create 100 million jobs, enhance skill sets, and boost domestic value addition while maintaining environmental sustainability. Implementation requires state-level action, supported by a central policy framework.