Patna: Bihar is expanding its industrial infrastructure, with plans to develop 28 new industrial areas across 25 districts and land acquisition underway for approximately 14,600 acres. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to attract industrial investment, establish manufacturing facilities and create employment opportunities.
According to the state Industries Department, the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) has allotted 727 acres of land to 521 industrial units since the beginning of the 2025–26 financial year.
The state is also developing the Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City in Dobhi block of Gaya district across approximately 1,670 acres. The process of allotting land for the project was scheduled to begin on October 24 at the ITC Welcome Hotel in Bodh Gaya.
Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said Bihar had received 1,091 investment proposals worth ₹1,21,863 crore since 2025. If the projects associated with these proposals are implemented, they could generate more than 68,807 jobs.
14,600 Acres Identified for New Industrial Areas
The state government is focusing on making industrial land and supporting infrastructure available to businesses.
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BIADA has allotted land to 521 industrial units during the 2025–26 financial year so far, covering a total of 727 acres. Separately, land acquisition is underway for approximately 14,600 acres at 28 locations across 25 districts to develop new industrial areas.
Bihar currently has 94 industrial areas, where approximately 32 lakh square feet of plug-and-play infrastructure is available. Such facilities are designed to provide businesses with ready-to-use industrial space and essential infrastructure.
The expansion is intended to increase the availability of industrial land for companies seeking to establish or expand operations in the state.
Dobhi Manufacturing City to Cover 1,670 Acres
The proposed Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City in Dobhi block of Gaya district is another major component of the state’s industrial development plans.
The project covers approximately 1,670 acres. The land-allotment process was scheduled to be launched on October 24, 2026, at a programme in Bodh Gaya.
The manufacturing city is part of Bihar’s broader effort to develop industrial infrastructure and provide space for manufacturing activities.
Mega Food Park and Leather Cluster Under Development
Bihar is also developing industrial facilities focused on specific sectors, including food processing, leather manufacturing and logistics.
The projects highlighted by the Industries Department include:
- Mega Food Park, Muzaffarpur: A facility planned across 143 acres.
- Leather and Footwear Cluster, Motipur: Development underway across 62 acres.
- Multi-Modal Logistics Park, Fatuha: A logistics infrastructure project.
- Green Industrial Area, Jhanjharpur: An industrial development initiative.
- Nawanagar and Kumarbagh: Work associated with special economic zone development.
These projects form part of the state’s efforts to expand sector-specific industrial infrastructure. Their completion status and operational timelines may vary.
Technology Centre Planned Under Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026
Under the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026, the state plans to establish an advanced technology centre in Patna at an estimated cost of ₹171 crore.
The proposed centre will cover approximately 15 acres. The policy initiative adds semiconductor-related technology infrastructure to Bihar’s industrial development agenda.
More Than ₹4,000 Crore Distributed Under Enterprise Support Schemes
The state has also reported financial assistance to beneficiaries under schemes supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses and traditional artisans.
According to the figures provided by the Industries Department, assistance under these programmes includes:
- Chief Minister’s Entrepreneur Scheme: 47,075 beneficiaries; ₹3,414 crore
- Bihar Small Entrepreneur Scheme: 71,740 beneficiaries; ₹581 crore
- Startup Bihar: 1,762 registered startups; ₹103 crore distributed
Under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, approximately 1.62 lakh artisans have been registered, of whom more than 24,000 have received loans.
Single-Window Portal Offers 62 Services Across Nine Departments
Bihar is also working to simplify administrative procedures for businesses through policy incentives and digital services.
Under the Bihar MSME Policy 2026 and Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025, eligible investors can receive free land subject to the applicable provisions and conditions.
The state’s single-window clearance portal offers 62 services across nine government departments to facilitate investment-related and business procedures.
The system is intended to provide investors with access to multiple departmental services through a common platform.
Bihar Seeks to Expand Its Industrial Base
Bihar’s industrial development plans combine the acquisition of land for new industrial areas with sector-specific facilities, enterprise assistance schemes and administrative reforms.
The proposed expansion across 25 districts, the manufacturing city in Dobhi and projects covering food processing, leather, logistics and semiconductor-related technology represent different parts of the state’s industrial programme.
The next phase will involve progressing land acquisition, developing the planned infrastructure and translating investment proposals into projects.
