Foundation Stone Laid For Rs 170 Crore MSME Technology Centre In Bihar’s Gaya

Patna, Jun 15 (KNN) The foundation stone for a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Bihar’s Gaya district was laid on Monday by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, marking a major step towards strengthening the MSME ecosystem and industrial development in southern Bihar.
 
Addressing the event, Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, highlighted the growing contribution of the MSME sector to the Indian economy. 
 
He said MSMEs contribute 31.1 percent to GDP, account for 35 percent of manufacturing output, and contribute 48.5 percent of the country's exports. The sector is also the second-largest employer after agriculture, providing employment to 38.21 crore people.
 
He noted that over 8.61 crore enterprises have been registered on the Udyam and Udyam Assist portals, while the number of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments stands at 7.3 crore.
 
Bihar's MSME Growth Accelerates
 
Dr. Rajneesh said Bihar has witnessed significant MSME growth in recent years, with registered enterprises increasing from 6.30 lakh in 2023 to 47.63 lakh in 2026. These enterprises currently provide employment to around 1.89 crore people.
 
He further noted that MSME credit flow in the state has increased six-fold over the last decade, rising from Rs 16,754 crore to Rs 1.01 lakh crore, while credit guarantee support for micro and small enterprises expanded from Rs 11,639 crore in 2022 to Rs 56,437 crore in 2026.
 
Bihar has also strengthened participation on the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, with 2,871 MSMEs financing invoices worth Rs 10,972 crore.
 
Rs 170 Crore Technology Centre
 
The upcoming Technology Centre will be developed with an investment of Rs 170 crore, including approximately Rs 86 crore for civil infrastructure and Rs 84 crore for plant and machinery.
 
The facility will be established on a 20-acre site provided by the Bihar government and will have a built-up area of around 16,800 square metres, comprising production, training, utility and administrative blocks, along with a multipurpose hall, hostel and staff accommodation.
 
The Centre will cater to sectors such as general engineering, heavy engineering and textile testing, serving MSMEs across Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad and Munger districts.
 
Advanced Manufacturing And Skill Development Hub
 
The Technology Centre will offer tooling and CNC machining services, CAD/CAM/CAE facilities, rapid prototyping, Industry 4.0 laboratories and renewable energy solutions.
 
It will also provide training programmes in emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics, Automation, VLSI, Prototyping and Quality Control, along with sector-specific programmes in engineering and textiles.
 
Business advisory services covering market research, product design, automation, digital marketing, supply chain management, innovation and incubation will also be available to MSMEs.
 
Expected Economic Impact
 
According to the Ministry of MSME, the Centre is expected to train around 7,000 youth annually through industry-oriented short-term and long-term programmes.
 
It will also support more than 1,000 MSMEs every year through tooling and job-work services while helping bridge technology gaps and integrate local enterprises into national and global supply chains.
 
The Centre is expected to emerge as a key driver of industrialisation and entrepreneurship in the historic Magadh region, supporting employment generation and strengthening Bihar's manufacturing ecosystem.
 
(KNN Bureau)