Bihar’s landscape is set to change with the arrival of a new airport, industrial park, and logistics hub

Bihar is poised to make a significant leap in the field of industrialization as both the central and state governments collaborate on multiple large-scale projects aimed at attracting investments. These include the development of new airports, industrial parks, and logistics hubs—initiatives expected to provide strong momentum to the state’s economy and generate employment opportunities for millions.

 

Strengthening Connectivity

Bihar is actively working toward developing world-class connectivity infrastructure. Currently, the region is served by seven airports, three of which—Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga—are located within Bihar. Additionally, four airports in neighboring states—Deoghar, Kushinagar, Varanasi, and Bagdogra—are within a 50 km radius of the state border, enhancing regional connectivity.

 

When it comes to road infrastructure, Bihar ranks third nationally, boasting a road density of 3,166.9 km per 1,000 sq. km of geographical area. Rail and waterway networks are also undergoing rapid development. The state has a 3,803 km rail network and will soon be connected by seven national waterways, one of which—the Prayagraj-Haldia route—is already operational.

 

Expanding Industrial Infrastructure

To foster industrial growth, Bihar has made over 3,000 acres of industrial land available. A total of 84 industrial areas have been developed, offering reliable access to water and electricity. Additionally, 2.4 million square feet of plug-and-play industrial sheds have been constructed, with monthly rents priced at under ₹4 per sq. ft.

 

Key Industrial Parks and Clusters

• Leather Products Park, Mahwal (Muzaffarpur)

 

• Leather Tannery Cluster, Bhediyadangi (Kishanganj)

 

• Motipur Mega Food Park – Spread across 144 acres, one

of the largest food parks in the country

 

• Multimodal Logistics Park, Fatuha (Patna)

 

• Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Located in Nawanagar (Buxar) and Kumarbagh (West Champaran)

 

Dry Port and Export Infrastructure

A state-of-the-art Inland Container Depot (ICD) dry port has been constructed in Bihta (Patna). Supporting infrastructure includes an Irradiation Centre-cum-Export Pack House and an Integrated Export Pack House (IEPH), enabling direct exports from Bihar. These facilities were officially inaugurated on October 21, 2024, by Industries Minister Sh. Nitish Mishra.

 

Gaya to Become a Manufacturing Hub

 

Construction is underway on the Bihar. Integrated Manufacturing City (BIMCIGL) in Gaya, envisioned as an industrial cluster covering 1,670 acres around the Dobhi region. The project aims to establish Bihar as a leading manufacturing hub in eastern India.

 

Upcoming Infrastructure Projects

• Raxaul Brownfield Airport – Land acquisition of 139 acres is planned at a cost of ₹207 crore. AAI has completed the pre-feasibility and Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) surveys.

 

• Darbhanga Airport Expansion – Runway extension is proposed for accommodating larger aircraft, with 90 acres to be acquired at an estimated cost of ₹245 crore.

 

• Birpur Airport (Supaul) – Under the UDAN scheme, ₹42.37 crore has been approved

AAI has completed the pre-feasibility and Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) surveys.

 

• Darbhanga Airport Expansion – Runway extension is proposed for accommodating larger aircraft, with 90 acres to be acquired at an estimated cost of ₹245 crore.

 

• Birpur Airport (Supaul) – Under the UDAN scheme, ₹42.37 crore has been approved for acquiring 88.05 acres of land.

 

• Rajgir Greenfield Airport – Pre-feasibility study is completed; an OLS survey is scheduled this month to assess technical feasibility.

 

• Bhagalpur Greenfield Airport – AAI is set to evaluate the site’s development potential soon.

 

With this robust pipeline of infrastructure projects, Bihar is on a transformative path that promises to unlock new economic opportunities and position the state as a rising industrial powerhouse in eastern India.