Date: 2026-06-14Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary to Jointly Lay Foundation Stone of Technology Centre, Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji
**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for MSME and the Chief Minister of Bihar will lay the foundation stone for a new Rs. 170 crore Technology Centre in Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, on June 15, 2026. This facility is designed to transform the industrial landscape of southern Bihar and the Magadh region by providing MSMEs with advanced technology, training, and advisory services. The project supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by fostering technological self-reliance and global competitiveness.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Infrastructure and Investment**
* **Funding:** A total investment of Rs. 170 crore, with Rs. 86 crore allocated for civil works and Rs. 84 crore for plant and machinery.
* **Facility Details:** The centre will be built on a 20-acre plot with a built-up area of 16,800 square metres.
* **Functional Blocks:** The site will include Production, Training, Utility, and Administrative blocks, as well as a Multipurpose Hall, Hostel, and Staff Accommodation.
**Strategic Reach and Sector Focus**
* **Target Districts:** MSMEs in Gaya Ji, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad, and Munger will be the primary beneficiaries.
* **Focus Industries:** The facility will cater specifically to General Engineering, Heavy Engineering, and Textile Testing sectors.
**Comprehensive Service Offerings**
* **Production Services:** Includes tool room facilities for moulds and dies, CNC machining, CAD/CAM/CAE facilities, rapid prototyping, and Industry 4.0 labs.
* **Training Programs:** Industry-relevant courses in AI, IoT, Data Analytics, Robotics/Automation, and Quality Control.
* **Business Advisory:** Assistance with market research, Six Sigma practices, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and business incubation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Local MSMEs**
* **Impact:** More than 1,000 local MSMEs will receive annual support for tooling activities and job work. They will gain access to global supply chains and advanced manufacturing technologies to bridge existing technology gaps.
* **Action Required:** MSMEs in the region should engage with the centre to utilize its technical and business advisory services for modernization and expansion.
**Regional Workforce and Trainees**
* **Impact:** The centre aims to train 7,000 individuals annually through industry-oriented programs, creating an industry-ready workforce for emerging sectors.
* **Action Required:** Potential trainees should apply for short-term and long-term programs in advanced fields like AI, IoT, and CAD/CAM to enhance their employability.
**Government of Bihar and Ministry of MSME**
* **Impact:** The project advances the vision of a self-sufficient, globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem and drives sustainable industrial growth in southern Bihar.
* **Action Required:** Senior officials are required to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony and Bhoomi Pujan on June 15, 2026, to officially initiate the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Technology Centre, Gaya Ji (Khizarsarai, Bihar): A Rs. 170 crore facility established to provide MSMEs in the Magadh region with advanced manufacturing technologies, training, and business advisory services.
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME): The primary central ministry responsible for establishing and operating the nationwide network of Technology Centres to enhance industrial competitiveness.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative: The national initiative driving technological self-reliance and indigenous manufacturing capabilities, under which these Technology Centres are developed.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi
and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary
to Jointly Lay Foundation Stone of Technology
Centre, Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji
Rs. 170 Crore facility to transform the MSME landscape of
southern Bihar and the Magadh region
प्रव तथ: 14 JUN 2026 11:10AM by PIB Delhi
The Hon'ble Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and the
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, will lay the Foundation Stone of the upcoming
Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar on June 15, 2026. The ceremony will commence with a
traditional Bhoomi Pujan (Ground Breaking Ceremony). Senior officials from Ministry of MSME and
Government of Bihar will also grace the ceremony.
Technology Centres: Pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
To foster an enabling environment and enhance MSME competitiveness, the Ministry of MSME operates
a nationwide network of Technology Centres and Extension Centres across the Country. Over the years,
these Centres have played a pivotal role in building indigenous capabilities and driving the Aatmanirbhar
Bharat initiative. Beyond supporting MSME, they advance national goals of technological self-reliance
and sustainable industrial growth, aligning with the Government of India’s vision for a self-sufficient,
globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
Salient Features of Technology Centre, Gaya Ji
Technology Centre, Gaya Ji will be established at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji with a total investment of Rs. 170
crore, including approximately Rs. 86 crore for civil works and Rs. 84 crore for plant and machinery.
The Centre will be developed on a 20-acre plot provided by State Government with a built-up area of
approximately 16,800 square metres, comprising a Production Block, Training Block, Utility Block,
Administrative Block, Multipurpose Hall, Hostel, and Staff Accommodation.
The Centre will cater to the focus sectors of General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textile Testing,
addressing the requirements of MSME/Industries in the region.
The Centre will serve MSME in the districts of Gaya Ji, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad, and
Munger, providing access to advanced manufacturing technologies, an industry ready workforce, and
essential technical and business advisory services, enabling them to expand, innovate, and compete
globally.Services to be Offered by TC Gaya Ji
Production: Tool room facilities for moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures; CNC machining services;
CAD/CAM/CAE facilities; rapid prototyping; Industry 4.0 lab; and renewable energy systems/solutions.
Industry-relevant Programmes in CAD/CAM/CAE, VLSI/ES/Automation, Artificial Intelligence,
Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Prototyping, Quality Control, General Engineering, Heavy Engineering
and Textiles.
Business Development & Advisory services: Services encompassing market research, prototype
development, Six Sigma practices, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, digital marketing,
branding, product design, modernisation, automation, innovation, and incubation.
Expected Impact
TC Gaya Ji aims to train 7,000 trainees annually through short-term and long-term industry-oriented
programmes aligned with current and emerging industry requirements.
The Centre will support more than 1000 local MSME in tooling activities and job work on an annual
basis.
The Centre will serve as a major catalyst for industrial growth in southern Bihar, by bridging technology
gaps, integrating local MSME with global supply chains and strengthening the economy of the historic
Magadh region
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