Gayaji (Bihar), Oct 24 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday unveiled the logo and portal of a 1,670-acre manufacturing city in Gayaji, with an estimated investment potential of Rs 16,500 crore and over 1.1 lakh jobs.
Speaking on the occasion, Choudhary said the state government was focused on attracting investments, strengthening infrastructure and creating employment opportunities for local youth.
Choudhary said Bihar was fully prepared for industrial growth, with large-scale efforts underway to promote industrial investment, infrastructure development, air connectivity and employment generation.
He urged investors from across the country and abroad to recognise the opportunities available in the state.
“The Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City in Gaya is being developed across approximately 1,670 acres in Dobhi block under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC). The project has an estimated investment potential of Rs 16,500 crore and is expected to generate around 1.1 lakh jobs”, the CM said.
“The government is also pursuing land acquisition across approximately 13,500 acres for industrial and infrastructure development, which is expected to be completed by January next year. A township and cultural heritage centre named after Magadh are also planned to promote tourism and economic activity”, the CM said.
Choudhary said plans were underway to connect Gaya to Dubai and Kathmandu by air, while efforts would be made to expand air connectivity to Bhagalpur, Sonepur and other locations.
Identifying sectors such as steel, textiles, food processing, electronics, electric vehicles and biofuels as key investment opportunities, he said the government would focus on converting investment commitments into operational projects and jobs.
The chief minister also urged the Bihari diaspora to contribute to the state’s development, noting that Bihar Foundation had established connections with people in 55 countries.
Industries Department Secretary Kundan Kumar announced that Bihar Business Connect 2027 would be held on February 17 and 18.
Meanwhile, the state government also signed MoUs with 12 industrial units involving proposed investments of Rs 4,092 crore in the presence of the CM at the event.
The proposed investments cover energy, textiles, organic products, automobiles, aluminium, agro-based industries and biotechnology, and are expected to boost industrial production and generate employment.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, state ministers, Ambassadors of Japan, Thailand and Laos, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, senior state and district officials, industrialists, investors and other dignitaries were also present. PTI PKD MNB
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