Bihar Chief Minister Launches Integrated Manufacturing City in Gaya with Promising Investment and Job Opportunities
Bihars CM inaugurates a manufacturing city in Gaya, expecting ₹16,500 crore investment and 110,000 jobs, boosting local economy.
Gaya, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurated the Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City in Bodh Gaya on Saturday, October 24. This event also marked the launch of the Bihar Business Connect-2027 curtain raiser ceremony. The Chief Minister emphasized that Bihar is now fully prepared for industrial growth and urged investors to reconsider their perceptions of the state.
Located in the Dobhi block, the manufacturing city is set to develop over approximately 1,670 acres under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor. It has the potential to attract an investment of around ₹16,500 crore, which could create about 110,000 job opportunities.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister unveiled the city’s emblem and launched its official website. He stated that Bihar is entering a new phase of industrial investment, infrastructure development, and job creation. The government aims to provide a conducive environment for investors and generate ample employment opportunities for the youth within the state.
Chaudhary noted that the government intends to go beyond mere memorandums of understanding, focusing on actualizing investment proposals to ensure production and jobs. Currently, the process of acquiring approximately 13,500 acres of land for industrial development is underway, with completion expected by January. To enhance private sector participation in industrial growth, the government will promote a public-private partnership model. He highlighted the establishment of a major beverage bottling plant and the upcoming steel plant in Bihar.
The Chief Minister also announced plans to develop townships and cultural heritage centers named after Magadh, taking into account the religious and cultural heritage of Gaya and Bodh Gaya. This initiative aims to boost tourism, local employment, and economic activities.
Furthermore, he mentioned plans to connect Gaya with Dubai and Kathmandu via air travel, emphasizing the expansion of air connectivity in regions like Bhagalpur and Sonpur. He pointed out the vast investment opportunities in sectors such as steel, textiles, food processing, semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles, automotive manufacturing, and biofuels, which would enhance job prospects for the youth in the state.
Chaudhary appealed to expatriate Biharis to stay connected with their homeland and contribute to the state’s industrial development. He shared that the Bihar Foundation has connections with people in 55 countries. The Bihar Business Connect-2027 event is scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2027.
The ceremony was attended by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, both Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar, and Industry Minister Shreyasi Singh, along with various representatives, officials, and foreign delegates.
