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Bihar launches 1,670‑acre manufacturing city with Rs 16,500 crore investment potential
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Bihar government announced a new 1,670‑acre manufacturing hub projected to attract investments worth Rs 16,500 crore.
Patna – The state administration unveiled a 1,670‑acre manufacturing city designed to serve as a large‑scale industrial hub. Officials highlighted that the project is expected to draw capital inflows amounting to Rs 16,500 crore, positioning Bihar as a significant destination for manufacturing investment.
The development plan covers a vast tract of land earmarked for factories, logistics facilities and ancillary services. By consolidating industrial activity in a single, purpose‑built zone, the government aims to streamline regulatory processes and provide essential infrastructure such as power, water and transport links.
State officials said the city will bolster Bihar’s industrial output and generate substantial employment opportunities, though exact job figures were not disclosed. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to diversify the state’s economy and attract private sector participation.
The development plan covers a vast tract of land earmarked for factories, logistics facilities and ancillary services. By consolidating industrial activity in a single, purpose‑built zone, the government aims to streamline regulatory processes and provide essential infrastructure such as power, water and transport links.
State officials said the city will bolster Bihar’s industrial output and generate substantial employment opportunities, though exact job figures were not disclosed. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to diversify the state’s economy and attract private sector participation.