Patna: The Bihar government is planning to develop a Bengaluru-style Electronic City at Sonepur near Patna in a bid to strengthen the state’s information technology and electronics manufacturing sector and create large-scale employment opportunities.
Officials say the proposed project aims to attract major technology companies from across India and establish a dedicated industrial cluster focused on electronics and IT services. The initiative is expected to generate employment for nearly 1,00,000 people once operational, positioning the state as an emerging destination for technology investment.
To understand how such a hub functions, the state government has sent a high-level delegation to study the Electronic City in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest IT and electronics clusters. Acting on the directions of Bihar’s industries minister, Dilip Jaiswal, the team—led by industries secretary Kundan Kumar—will examine the city’s infrastructure, governance structure and industrial ecosystem before submitting a detailed report.
The Bengaluru hub spans more than 800 acres and hosts over 200 companies, including major technology firms such as Infosys, Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services. Officials said insights from the visit will help Bihar design a similar ecosystem tailored to the state’s needs.
According to the government, the planned technology zone will be located in Sonepur- north of Ganga, creating a new industrial cluster near the state capital. It will have good connectivity with Patna through JP Ganga Setu and an upcoming bridge parallel to the Setu. The project is also expected to complement other large-scale developments proposed in the region, including a fintech city proposed at Fatuha, a logistics park and an education city.
Authorities said the proposed Electronic City would focus on manufacturing core electronic components such as transistors, diodes, microprocessors and integrated circuits. The zone could also support the production of consumer electronics including computers, mobile phones, televisions, smart TVs, laptops and digital cameras.
The move draws inspiration from the technology ecosystem in Bengaluru, widely regarded as India’s leading centre for IT and electronics industries. By replicating aspects of that model, the Bihar government hopes to create a new hub for technology manufacturing and services that could drive investment and employment in the state.
