Bihar launches 1,670-acre manufacturing hub with Rs 16,500 crore investment outlook
The Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City, covering 1,670 acres in Dobhi block, was announced as part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, targeting Rs 16,500 crore of investments.
Bihar's government unveiled the Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City, a 1,670-acre industrial zone in Dobhi block that forms part of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor. The project is intended to draw Rs 16,500 crore in investments across energy, textiles, organic products, automobiles, aluminium, agro-based industries and biotechnology. To support this, the state is pursuing land acquisition of roughly 13,500 acres for industrial and infrastructure development, with a target finish date of January 2027.
Plans also include a new township and a cultural heritage centre named after Magadh to stimulate tourism and local commerce. The chief minister announced efforts to connect Gaya by air to Dubai and Kathmandu, and to broaden air services to Bhagalpur, Sonepur and other cities. Industries Department Secretary Kundan Kumar said the Bihar Business Connect 2027 event will be held on February 17-18, and officials urged the Bihari diaspora to aid the state's growth through the Bihar Foundation's global network.
Why it matters
The project aims to boost Bihar's economy, create jobs and improve infrastructure, affecting millions in the region.
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