Bihar CM Directs Operationalization of Gaya IMC by Mid-October 2026

Decision Context & Authority

On September 22, 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level review meeting at the 'Sankalp' auditorium to assess the progress of mega infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over Rs 100 crore under the 'Bihar Gati' initiative, along with other centrally sponsored and state schemes. Key departments reviewed during the session included Road Construction, Water Resources, Industries, and Social Welfare.

Department secretaries—including Pankaj Kumar Pal (Road Construction), Chandrashekhar Singh (Water Resources), Kundan Kumar (Industries), and Vinod Singh Gunjiyal (Social Welfare)—briefed the Chief Minister on the current status of their respective projects.

The Directive: Operationalization Timeline

Reviewing industrial infrastructure, the Chief Minister directed the Industries Department to operationalise the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya, being developed under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), by the second week of October. This represents an accelerated timeline for bringing the project into functional operation.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to fast-track all ongoing development works, maintain high quality standards, and ensure completion within stipulated deadlines through strict inter-departmental coordination and regular monitoring.

Project Scope & Infrastructure

The IMC project spans over 1,670 acres of land in Dobhi block of Sherghati sub-division of Gaya district and will be developed at a cost of Rs 1,339 crore including land cost of Rs 462.14 crore.

The cluster will include extensive infrastructure like a 29.89 km internal road network, 220/33 KV and 33/11 KV electrical substations, 162 MVA assured power supply, and a 19 MLD water supply system along with a skill development center, fire station, administrative office, parking, and commercial space to support industrial operations and workforce needs.

The cluster will also have 'Plug n Play' infrastructure facilities like Common Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Solid Waste Management, Stormwater drainage, and green landscaping to ensure environmental compliance.

Sectoral Focus & Economic Impact

The focussed sectors proposed to be established at IMC Gaya include agro & food processing, readymade garments, technical industry (auto component, steel-based products, aerospace & defence), building materials, furniture, handloom, and handicrafts.

The project is projected to attract industrial investments worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore to the state. The project aims to attract ₹16,524 crore investments and generate over 109,000 jobs upon completion.

Strategic Location & Connectivity

Positioned near Gaya Railway Station, NH-22, NH-19, Gaya International Airport, Fatuha MMLP and Patna ICD, it offers excellent connectivity. With NH-19 (Golden Quadrilateral) only 10 km away and NH-22 2 km away, IMC Gaya's strategic location provides excellent connectivity. Being close to Gaya Junction (40 km) and the soon-to-be New Paharpur Railway Station under EDFC (45 km) facilitates rail access.

Development Status & Approvals

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval to the project on August 28, 2024 while the environmental clearance was granted by Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change on March 18, 2025. An SPV Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Ltd (BIMCGL) was incorporated for the purpose on January 06, 2025.

The clearance, granted on March 18 within a record seven-month timeline, represents a significant milestone for the Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Ltd (BIMCGL)—a special purpose vehicle jointly formed by the Government of India and the Government of Bihar.