Bihar’s Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh inspects the Mega Leather, Footwear & Accessories Park to assess infrastructure; BIADA reviews Kumarbagh, addressing road and waterlogging issues. The visits aim to accelerate development, ease investor concerns, and strengthen basic facilities for industrial units and schemes like Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana.
India
-Oneindia Staff
Patna, October 12, 2026: Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh inspected the Mega Leather, Footwear & Accessories Park in Mahwal, Muzaffarpur, to review the progress of ongoing development works and assess the availability of essential infrastructure. She directed officials to improve industrial facilities and ensure smooth operations for businesses, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to accelerating industrial growth and creating a favourable environment for investors.
The inspection was attended by Naveen Kumar, Managing Director of the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), and Mukul Kumar Gupta, Director of the Industries Department. Officials reviewed the park’s development, infrastructure and operational requirements, with particular emphasis on roads, electricity and water supply.
Bihar’s Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh inspects the Mega Leather, Footwear & Accessories Park to assess infrastructure; BIADA reviews Kumarbagh, addressing road and waterlogging issues. The visits aim to accelerate development, ease investor concerns, and strengthen basic facilities for industrial units and schemes like Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana.
During the inspection, Shreyasi Singh directed officials to strengthen basic infrastructure in line with the requirements of industrial units. She stressed that entrepreneurs should not face unnecessary difficulties while establishing businesses or carrying out production activities. The minister also emphasised regular monitoring of ongoing development works to ensure the systematic development of the industrial park and the effective functioning of its facilities.
She said, “Accelerating industrial development in Bihar and creating a conducive environment for investors are priorities of the state government. The availability of quality basic infrastructure, including roads, electricity and water supply, strengthens the confidence of entrepreneurs. Our endeavour is to ensure that industries receive the necessary facilities in a timely manner, thereby encouraging investment, expanding production activities and generating new employment opportunities at the local level.”
BIADA MD Reviews Problems in Kumarbagh Industrial Area
In a separate inspection, BIADA Managing Director Naveen Kumar visited Kumarbagh Industrial Area, covering Phases I, II and III, to assess infrastructure-related issues and review the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs and industrial units. During the visit, he reviewed problems related to road conditions and waterlogging. Expressing strong displeasure over the situation, he reprimanded the concerned officials and directed them to take corrective measures on a priority basis.
The instructions aim to improve movement within the industrial area and prevent infrastructure-related disruptions to the day-to-day operations of industrial units.
Entrepreneurs Under Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana Share Concerns
During the Kumarbagh visit, Naveen Kumar also interacted with entrepreneurs operating units under the Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana, including Sarv Enterprises and Kumar Textile. He listened to their concerns and directed the concerned officials to resolve their grievances at the earliest. The interaction was aimed at identifying operational challenges faced by entrepreneurs and ensuring that their issues receive timely attention from the authorities.
Officials Directed to Address Issues in Mahwal and Bela
The BIADA Managing Director also held discussions with officials regarding problems in the Mahwal and Bela industrial areas. He instructed them to identify the issues, take concrete steps to address them and complete the necessary works without delay.
Naveen Kumar said, “Providing better basic infrastructure to entrepreneurs in industrial areas and ensuring the time-bound resolution of their issues are priorities for BIADA. Taking the issues identified in the Bela and Kumarbagh industrial areas seriously, the concerned officials have been directed to take the necessary action. Our endeavour is to improve roads, drainage and other basic facilities to create a better environment for the smooth functioning of industrial units.”
Bihar Government Focuses on Investment and Employment Generation
The state government and BIADA are continuing efforts to strengthen infrastructure across industrial areas, resolve entrepreneurs’ grievances promptly and create a business-friendly environment for investors. The initiatives are aimed at supporting the expansion of industrial activities, encouraging fresh investments and generating employment opportunities across Bihar. Improving essential facilities and addressing operational challenges are expected to help industrial units function more efficiently and strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem.
