Patna : The Bihar government has approved a Rs223 crore plan to construct hostels for working women in 10 industrial areas across the state, aiming to provide safe and convenient accommodation for the increasing number of women entering the workforce.
The decision comes in response to the growing industrialization of Bihar, which has not only strengthened the state’s law and order but also encouraged more women to pursue entrepreneurship and industrial work. As a result, the need for secure housing in industrial zones has become increasingly apparent.
Hostels to Offer Modern Amenities
The project, which will be executed by the Infrastructure Development Authority (IDA), Patna, involves the construction of five-storey (G+4) hostels in 10 industrial zones. Each hostel, with a capacity of 200 beds, will cost Rs22.30 crore, bringing the total project cost to Rs223 crore. The hostels will be equipped with modern facilities to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
List of Proposed Locations:
- Industrial Area, Fatuha, Patna
- Industrial Area, Sikandarpur, Bihta, Patna
- Textile Cluster, Muzaffarpur
- Industrial Area, Nawanagar, Buxar
- Industrial Area Development Center, Aurangabad
- Industrial Area, Hajipur
- Industrial Area, Kumarbagh, West Champaran
- Industrial Area, Sakri, Madhubani
- Industrial Area Development Center, Begusarai
- Industrial Area Development Center, Maranga, Purnia
- A Milestone for Women’s Empowerment
Announcing the initiative on social media platform X, Bihar’s Industry Minister Nitish Mishra said, “I am happy that the Industry Department of the Bihar government will construct hostels with a capacity of 200 seats in 10 industrial areas. These hostels will provide safe and convenient accommodation to working women, allowing them to focus on their business and jobs without any worries.”
