Bihar Inspects Gaya IMC Works, Launches Land Expansion Survey for Future Growth

What Happened: The Inspection

Industries Secretary Shri Kundan Kumar inspected the ongoing development works at IMC Gaya on September 13 and reviewed the progress of construction and infrastructure projects at the site. During the inspection, Kumar sought updates from officials on the status of the works and held a review meeting with the Project Management Agency to assess their progress, quality and timelines.

Kumar directed officials and the project agency to speed up the ongoing construction works and ensure that projects are completed within the stipulated timelines.

Decision: Land Expansion Ordered

Alongside the ongoing development, the department is now examining the long-term expansion potential of IMC Gaya. Kumar directed the SDM, CEO, GMDIC and DGM, Gaya, to conduct a comprehensive survey of land adjoining the IMC. Officials will also examine the possibility of acquiring additional land and assess whether suitable parcels can be integrated with the existing industrial cluster.

An updated report on the land assessment and expansion possibilities has been sought within two days.

Expansion Criteria: Sustainability-Focused

The proposed expansion will take into account more than the availability of additional industrial land. Officials have been directed to consider green areas, overall land use, environmental aspects and future industrial requirements while preparing the assessment.

Context: Cluster Scale and Investment

IMC Gaya will span 1,670 acres and be situated 39 kilometers south of Gaya International Airport with a projected investment potential of INR 16,524 crore and a project cost of INR 1,339 crore.

The state government has identified land parcels of nearly 1670 acres in the Dobhi block, under the Sherghati subdivision in the Gaya district. The proposed IMC Gaya project site spans 13 revenue villages (mouzas).

Infrastructure and Facilities

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.

What's Next: Operationalisation Timeline

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.

The project is projected to attract industrial investments worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore to the state.