The Bihar Cabinet today gives its clear approval for big plans to build many new factories and make airports much bigger across the state. This vital move aims to bring a lot of new jobs and make air travel simple for people. It is a key moment for Bihar as the state works to grow its money power and connect better with other places, pushing for a quick rise in daily life for everyone.
Government Approves New Industrial Areas
The Bihar government has recently approved the purchase of a large amount of land for new industrial areas across the state. This move aims to bring in more money and create jobs. The cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, agreed to buy 2,627 acres of land at a cost of around 812 crore Indian Rupees. The Infrastructure Development Authority (IDA) in Patna will be in charge of buying this land and setting up the new industrial zones. The land will be spread across five districts:
- Begusarai: 991 acres at a cost of 351 crore Indian Rupees.
- Patna: 500 acres at a cost of 219 crore Indian Rupees.
- Siwan: 167. 34 acres at a cost of 113 crore Indian Rupees.
- Saharsa: 420. 62 acres at a cost of 88. 01 crore Indian Rupees.
- Madhepura: 548. 87 acres at a cost of 41. 26 crore Indian Rupees.
In addition to these new areas, the cabinet also approved buying 1,300 acres of land for an existing project called the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC). This IMC is part of the larger Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Project and is located in Dobhi, Gaya district.
Boosting Local Making
As part of this push for more industry, the cabinet also approved a new factory in Gaya. This factory, costing 35. 14 crore Indian Rupees, will make textile products like fleece, blanket covers. bed sheets. This project is expected to create 237 direct and indirect jobs for skilled and unskilled people in the state. M/s Prabhavati Textile Mills will set up this factory in the Guraru industrial area of Gaya. Bihar has been working to attract more money and business. The state recently saw proposals for investments worth 1. 8 lakh crore Indian Rupees during the Bihar Business Connect 2024 event. Companies like Adani Group and Coca-Cola have also announced plans to invest in Bihar. The state government has set up special policies to help vital sectors like food processing, data technology. textiles. It has also created a land bank of 3,000 acres for new businesses and offers ready-to-use factory sheds.
“Bihar is ready (for investors). We have a huge population (more than 14 crore) of our own and it’s a big market,” a state official noted. The official also mentioned that a business in Bihar can serve markets in eastern Uttar Pradesh and the entire eastern part of the country.
Plans for More Airports
To make air travel easier and connect more parts of the state, the government also approved plans to develop and expand the airport network. A key step is to conduct an Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey for six new airports. This survey is vital for planning the design and safety of airports. The six places where these new airports are planned are:
- Birpur (Supaul)
- Munger
- Valmikinagar (West Champaran)
- Muzaffarpur
- Saharsa
- Bhagalpur
The government has set aside 290. 91 crore Indian Rupees for paying the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for this survey work.
Making Gaya Airport Better
In a related decision, the cabinet also approved improving the Gaya Airport. A sum of 137. 17 crore Indian Rupees has been approved to buy 18 acres of land for this expansion. The plan is to install a “CAT I Light” system at Gaya Airport. This modern system helps planes land and take off safely even when the weather is bad, such as during fog or low visibility. With this new system, Gaya Airport will become an “all-weather airport”. These new airport projects come after improvements to Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and the opening of a new airport in Darbhanga. Patna’s airport recently opened a new two-level passenger building on May 29, 2025, which can handle 10 million passengers a year. A new domestic air cargo terminal at Patna airport, opened on February 25, 2025, has greatly increased its capacity to handle goods. Air services from Purnia Airport are also expected to begin soon. The state government has also proposed building a new international airport near Patna to handle future growth in air travel.
Why This Matters
These large-scale plans for new industrial areas and expanded airports are part of the state government’s effort to improve Bihar’s economy and create more jobs. The goal is to make Bihar a better place for businesses to invest and grow. Bihar’s economy is largely based on services. agriculture and industry also play a big part. The state’s total economic output was estimated at 1,097,264 crore Indian Rupees in 2025-26. Bihar has seen fast economic growth. these new projects are aimed at continuing that trend. The government has put in place several policies to attract businesses, such as the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy and the Bihar Start-Up Policy. They are also focusing on improving roads, bridges. power supply to help businesses.
| District | Land Area (Acres) | Cost (Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Begusarai | 991 | 351 |
| Patna | 500 | 219 |
| Siwan | 167. 34 | 113 |
| Saharsa | 420. 62 | 88. 01 |
| Madhepura | 548. 87 | 41. 26 |
| Gaya (IMC) | 1300 | Not specified for IMC separately in sources |
Next Steps
The Infrastructure Development Authority (IDA) in Patna will work on buying the land for the new industrial areas. The surveys for the new airports are the first step before construction can begin. These decisions show the government’s strong commitment to improving infrastructure and creating more chances for people in Bihar. 
