Patna: Bihar is set to develop its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with the state government approving a 250-acre project designed to boost industrial activity and attract investment. The plan includes two SEZs of 125 acres each, with land already identified in Bettiah and Buxar.
Industry minister Dilip Jaiswal said the government is “serious and committed” to moving the projects forward, with a combined investment of Rs 225 crore. The industry department is finalising a detailed action plan, and officials say future SEZs will be modelled on the two now being developed.
The central government recently approved the establishment of the Kumarbagh SEZ in West Champaran and the Nawanagar SEZ in Buxar. The Kumarbagh zone is expected to cost around Rs 116 crore, while the Nawanagar project carries an estimated cost of Rs 109 crore.
🏭🚀 Bihar’s First SEZs Coming Up in Bettiah & Buxar! Key Highlights
- 📢 Big announcement! Bihar to get its first-ever Special Economic Zone (SEZ) spread over 250 acres.
- 🏗️ Two SEZs planned:
- 📍 Bettiah (Kumarbagh), West Champaran
- 📍 Buxar (Nawanagar)
- 💰 Investment of Rs 225 crore for world-class industrial hubs.
- 🧱 Each SEZ will cover 125 acres with modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
- 🏢 More than 20+ industries can operate inside these zones.
- 👷♂️ 10,000+ jobs expected to be created across both SEZs.
- 💼 Industries to get major perks:
- 🛃 Duty-free import/export
- 💸 Tax exemptions, including income tax
- ⚙️ Seamless infrastructure & single-window clearance support
- 🔧 Detailed action plan underway; construction to start soon.
- 📈 Government says these SEZs will be a game changer for Bihar’s investment climate.
According to the industry department, the SEZs aim to provide world-class infrastructure, streamlined approvals and state-of-the-art technology. Officials said the goal is to ensure that entrepreneurs setting up units face “no hindrances at any stage”.
More than two dozen industrial units are expected to operate within the zones, potentially generating over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. Authorities say the SEZs will play a key role in strengthening Bihar’s manufacturing base and diversifying its economy.
Industries operating within the zones will be eligible for several incentives, including exemptions from various taxes and duty-free import and export facilities.
Officials say work on both sites will begin soon, marking a significant shift in Bihar’s industrial development strategy as the state seeks to attract large-scale investment.
