Patna: Rajauli, at the southern edge of Nawada district, is on course to become one of Bihar’s key security and industrial hubs, with the administration identifying 44 acres of government land for a battalion of the Bihar State Industrial Security Force (SISF). Officials have sent a land transfer proposal to the state Home Department for approval.
The proposed land parcel, located on Khasra numbers 9112 and 9114 of Mauja Rajauli, was inspected by a team comprising the circle officer, revenue officer and an Amin. According to their report, the site is completely free of disputes, encroachments and obstructions, and is listed as “old fallow” in government records. It contains no religious structures, water bodies, burial grounds or private claims.
Officials said that securing such a large, unencumbered government plot is rare, making Rajauli an ideal site for the SISF camp.
Strategic importance for a sensitive region
Rajauli and its surrounding areas — covering the Nawada, Gaya and Jamui belt near the Jharkhand border — have long been considered sensitive due to heavy traffic along NH-20, forested terrain, mineral reserves and growing industrial proposals. Policymakers have for years discussed the need for a dedicated security presence in the region.
If established, the Rajauli SISF base would become the central point for security coordination across Nawada, Gaya, Jamui and areas adjoining Jharkhand, giving the region increased strategic importance.
Modeled on the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the state’s SISF is intended to protect industrial units, major infrastructure and sensitive locations. The CISF currently secures major airports and heritage sites across India, and a similar state-level force is expected to bolster Bihar’s own capacity.
Proposal likely to be cleared soon
The district administration has submitted a detailed report to the Home Department, which notes no legal or technical impediments. Officials expect the proposal to be approved shortly, after which construction of the 44-acre SISF facility may begin.
Local officials said the project would give Nawada district a new identity, not only enhancing regional security but also supporting industrial expansion and associated development.
