Executive Summary:
This document contains the answer to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2652 regarding industrial development in Bihar, to be answered on August 5, 2025. It details the Central Government's support for industrial growth in Bihar through various schemes and initiatives, supplementing the State Government's efforts. The document also outlines specific investments and clearances granted under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016, as well as scheme-wise performance data for MSMEs.
Key Points / Main Content:
Central Government Support for Industrial Development:
* The Central Government supports states' industrial development through schemes like Make in India, Startup India, PM Gati Shakti, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor Programme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), and others.
* These initiatives aim to boost domestic and foreign investments, promote ease of doing business, and reduce compliance burdens.
* An Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya has been approved under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) with an outlay of Rs. 1339.02 crore.
Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016:
* In FY 2022-23, 415 units received Stage 1 clearance with a proposed investment of Rs. 8417.25 crores; financial incentive clearance was given to 143 units (Rs. 2076.08 crores), and 83 units became operational (Rs. 1250.90 crores).
* In FY 2023-24, 539 units received Stage 1 clearance (Rs 5642.57 crore); financial incentive clearance was given to 215 units (Rs 2915.65 crore), and 194 units became operational (Rs 2522.79 crore).
* In FY 2024-25, 416 units received Stage 1 clearance (Rs 34455.14 crore); financial incentive clearance was given to 242 units (Rs 2738.12 crore), and 237 units became operational (Rs 3523.08 crore).
MSME Support:
* The Central Government implements schemes like PMEGP, PMV, MSE-CDP, Udyam Registration, TCEC, and RAMP to support MSMEs.
* In FY 2024-25, four MSE-CDP proposals were approved with a project cost of Rs. 35.49 crores.
* Approval granted for one Technology Centre in Gaya and six Extension Centers in other locations.
* Rs. 135 crores sanctioned under RAMP, with 40% of funds released.
Ease of Doing Business Initiatives:
* The Central Government undertakes initiatives to simplify business regulations, including the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP), BReady assessment, Jan Vishwas, and Reducing Compliance Burden.
* The Regulatory Compliance Burden (RCB) initiative supports Ministries, Departments, and States/UTs in reducing compliance burden through simplification, rationalization, digitization, and decriminalization.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government Ministries and Departments:
* Impact: Required to implement and monitor various schemes and initiatives for industrial development and MSME support in Bihar. They also need to further Ease of Doing Business.
* Action Required: Continue implementing existing schemes, track progress, and participate in the Regulatory Compliance Burden reduction initiative.
Government of Bihar:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 and facilitating industrial development within the state.
* Action Required: Continue granting clearances and incentives under the 2016 policy, coordinate with the Central Government on national programs, and reduce compliance burden.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bihar:
* Impact: Beneficiaries of various schemes, financial assistance, and initiatives aimed at promoting their growth and competitiveness.
* Action Required: Register on the Udyam portal, avail benefits under PMEGP, PMV, MSE-CDP, and other relevant schemes, and comply with regulations while benefiting from reduced compliance burdens.
Investors (Domestic and Foreign):
* Impact: Benefit from streamlined processes, incentives, and infrastructure development, leading to a more favorable investment climate in Bihar.
* Action Required: Explore investment opportunities in Bihar, utilize the National Single Window System (NSWS) and India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), and comply with relevant regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Bihar: State in India, focus of industrial development questions.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs: A category of businesses that the government is promoting.
Make in India: Government of India initiative to encourage domestic manufacturing.
Startup India: Government of India initiative to support startups.
PM Gati Shakti: National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme NICDP: Government program for developing industrial corridors.
Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016: Policy implemented by the Government of Bihar to promote industrial investment.
Gaya, Bihar: City in Bihar where an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster IMC is being developed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2652.
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 05TH AUGUST, 2025.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN BIHAR
2652. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री
(a) whether any special plan is being implemented by the Government to
accelerate industrial development in the State of Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the major industries set up and investment
proposals made in Bihar during the last three years (2022-23, 2023-24,
2024-25);
(c) whether any special initiative has been taken by the Government for the
promotion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bihar, if so, the
details thereof;
(d) the number of enterprises provided with financial assistance so far; and
(e) whether the Government proposes to launch any new scheme to improve the
ease of doing business, develop industrial corridors, and create employment in
Bihar and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (e): Industries is a subject under State List. The Central Government supplements
the efforts of the States/UTs through various schemes, programmes and
policy initiatives for promoting the growth and competitiveness of industries
including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In addition to
ongoing schemes of various Departments and Ministries, the Central
Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign
investments in India, such as Make in India, Startup India, PM Gati Shakti,
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), National Industrial Corridor
Programme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), promoting Ease of
Doing Business (EoDB) and reducing compliance burden, National Single
Window System (NSWS), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), reforms in
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Project Monitoring Group (PMG) etc. which
facilitates setting up of major infrastructure projects across the country.For industrial development, the Government of Bihar has implemented
Industrial Investment Promotion Policy-2016 under which stage 1 clearances
and financial incentive clearances granted during the last three years (2022-23,
2023-24, 2024- 25), the details of which are placed at Annexure-A.
Specifically, to support MSMEs, the Central Government is implementing
schemes/programmes including Prime Minister's Employment Generation
Programme (PMEGP), Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana
(PMV), Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme
(MSE- CDP), Udyam Registration, Technology Centres and Extension Centres
(TCEC), and Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP). The
Scheme- wise performance as informed by Ministry of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSME) is attached at Annexure-B.
The Central Government has also approved the development of an Integrated
manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial
Corridor (AKIC), which is part of the National Industrial Corridor Development
Programme (NICDP). The Union Cabinet accorded approval to the project in
August 2024, with an overall outlay of 1339.02 crore (including land cost).
For ease of doing business, initiatives aimed at simplifying and streamlining
business regulations have been undertaken by the Central Government
including the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP), the B-Ready assessment,
Jan Vishwas and Reducing Compliance Burden on Businesses and Citizens
and measurement of Cost of Regulation. Under, the Regulatory Compliance
Burden (RCB) initiative various Ministries, Departments, and States/UTs are
supported in reducing the compliance burden on citizens and businesses. The
goal is to enhance Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living through four key
strategies: Simplification of procedures, Rationalization of laws, Digitization of
processes, and Decriminalization of minor offences. Regulatory Compliance
(RC) Portal has been developed for tracking action taken by Ministries/
Departments and States/UTs to reduce compliance burden.
********ANNEXURE - A
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE LOK
SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2652 FOR ANSWER ON 05.08.2025.
In the financial year 2022-23, under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016,
a total of 415 units have been granted Stage-1 clearance, with proposed investment
of Rs. 8417.25 crores. Apart from the above, financial incentive clearance has
been given to 143 units with investment of Rs. 2076.08 crores and 83 units became
operational with investment of Rs. 1250.90 crores.
In the financial year 2023-24, under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016,
a total of 539 units have been granted Stage-1 clearance, with a proposed
investment of Rs 5642.57 crore. Apart from the above, financial incentive clearance
has been given to 215 units with an investment of Rs 2915.65 crore and 194 units
became operational with an investment of Rs 2522.79 crore.
In the financial year 2024-25, under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016,
a total of 416 units have been granted Stage-1 clearance, the proposed investment
for which is Rs 34455.14 crore. Apart from this, financial incentive clearance has
been given to 242 units, in which the investment amount is Rs 2738.12 crore and 237
units have become operational, the investment amount is Rs 3523.08 crore.
*********ANNEXURE- B
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2652 FOR ANSWER ON 05.08.2025.
Scheme-wise performance is mentioned below:
Scheme FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
PMEGP Loan Sanctioned- 7722, Loan Sanctioned-32,
Disbursed- 5015 Disbursed- 1209
PMV Loan Sanctioned- 17799, Disbursed- 13839
MSE-CDP In FY 2024-25, four proposals have been approved by
the M/o MSME, Government of India with project cost
of Rs. 35.49 crores.
Udyam Registration In total 16 lakh MSMEs registered on the portal
TCEC Approval has been granted by the M/o MSME,
Government of India for the establishment of one
Technology centre in Gaya and six Extension Centers
one each in Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Saran, Purnia,
Rajgir & Rohtas.
RAMP Rs. 135 crores sanctioned by the Government of India
and @ 40 % of sanctioned fund has been released.
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