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Bihar MSME Boost: New Tech Centre Inaugurated in Bihta

Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary jointly inaugurated a Technology Centre in Bihta, Bihar. The Rs171 crore facility aims to boost the MSME sector and generate employment for youth. Additionally, four extension centres worth Rs 60 crore were launched across the state. CM Choudhary urged for 10 more such centres to strengthen Bihar's industrial development.

Key Points: Bihar MSME Tech Centre Inaugurated by Manjhi, Choudhary

  • Rs171 crore MSME Technology Centre inaugurated in Bihta
  • Four extension centres launched in Muzaffarpur, Rohtas, Darbhanga, Munger
  • CM Choudhary urges PM Modi for 10 more such centres
  • Centres to promote entrepreneurship and generate youth employment
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Bihar: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, CM Samrat Choudhary jointly inaugurate MSME Technology centre in Bihta

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurate a Rs171 crore MSME Technology Centre in Bihta, Bihar, with four extension centres to boost entrepreneurship and jobs.

"A technology centre worth Rs171 crore has been set up, along with four extension centres of Rs 15 crore each... - Jitan Ram Manjhi"

Danapur, April 28

In a major push to strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector in Bihar, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, along with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday jointly inaugurated a Technology Centre at Sikandarpur village in Bihta in Bihar. Extension centres were also launched in Muzaffarpur, Rohtas, Darbhanga and Munger in the State.

Addressing the inauguration programme, the Chief Minister Choudhary said the technology centres would promote entrepreneurship and generate new employment opportunities for youth, along with providing technical training.

He added that the government is working towards building a self-reliant Bihar by strengthening the MSME sector. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to sanction 10 more such technology centres for the State.

Union Minister Manjhi expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and said that Bihar earlier did not have even a single extension centre, but the number has now risen to around six, with four inaugurated today. He said the centres would provide modern technology and training facilities to local industries, thereby strengthening small and medium enterprises.

"A technology centre worth Rs171 crore has been set up, along with four extension centres of Rs 15 crore each..." Manjhi said.

Talking to reporters, he said that the Bihta facility spread over 15 acres, has been developed at a cost of around Rs 171 crore, while four additional centres, each built over 15,000 sq ft, have been constructed at a cost of about Rs 10 crore each.

"So, approximately Rs 60 crore has been added through these centres. In total, a project worth around Rs 213 crore has been implemented..." the minister said.

The establishment of these centres is expected to give a fresh boost to industrial development in the State.

Am exhibition showcasing MSME initiatives and opportunities was set up at the Bihta centre and participants visited an exhibition on MSME schemes and the newly constructed facility. The Union Minister also oversaw the distribution of toolkits, cheques and certificates among beneficiaries.

In another programme, the Sansad Jan Udhyam Sports and Cultural Mahotsav 2026, organised under the guidance of Jitan Ram Manjhi, concluded on a grand note at Gandhi Maidan in Gaya. Held from April 20 to April 25, the six-day event brought together sports, culture and entrepreneurship, providing a vibrant platform for youth engagement and community development.

No participation fee was charged from any participant and the initiative was designed to ensure equal opportunity for talented youth from all sections of society, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good move but 5 centres for entire Bihar is still too less. We have 38 districts! The CM rightly asked for 10 more centres. Need to scale up massively to make a real difference. Still, better than what we had before - zero extension centres. Progress step by step.
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Arjun K
Finally some development for Bihta! As someone from Patna, I know how badly this area needs industrial growth. The 15-acre technology centre sounds promising. Also liked that they involved Sansad Jan Udhyam Mahotsav in Gaya - no participation fee ensures equal opportunity for poor youth. Well done, Minister Manjhi.
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Kavya N
Election season announcements? 🤔 Let's see how many of these centres actually become operational and provide employment. Distribution of toolkits and cheques is good but we need sustained training and industry linkages. Otherwise it's just a photo op. Hope I'm wrong though! #BiharDevelopment
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Deepak U
As a small entrepreneur from Muzaffarpur, I welcome this. We desperately need modern technology and training. The litchi and makhana processing units here can really benefit from such centres. But the real test will be whether they provide affordable services to small units like mine, not just big factories.
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Siddharth J
Impressive numbers - ₹171 crore for Bihta and ₹60 crore for extension centres. But Bihar's MSME sector needs more than just infrastructure. We need easy loans, fewer regulations, and reliable electricity. The six-day Gaya Mahotsav with no participation fee is a nice touch for youth engagement though.
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