A significant milestone for Bihar's innovation ecosystem as Shri Kundan Kumar, Secretary, Industries Department visited the Incubation Centre at Indian Institute of Technology Patna to review the growing startup and innovation landscape being nurtured on campus.
During the visit, he toured several advanced facilities established to support product development, research, and startup growth. These included the PCB Development Lab, Testing & Calibration Lab, Mechanical Lab, Clean Room, BioNest Lab, and other state-of-the-art infrastructure that are enabling innovators to transform ideas into market-ready solutions.
Shri Kumar also engaged with startups incubated at the centre. He interacted with founders, understood their entrepreneurial journeys, and experienced their innovative products firsthand. The discussions highlighted the remarkable progress being made by young enterprises in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, electronics, and deep-tech.
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12 IAS probationers of the 2024 batch visited the Industries Department, Government of Bihar, and interacted with Secretary Industries.
Shri Kundan Kumar, Secretary, Industries Department, provided detailed insights into the functioning, responsibilities, and various administrative dimensions of the department. He also shared his administrative experiences and emphasized the importance of effective, transparent, and accountable governance, while guiding the officers to adopt a people-centric and result-oriented approach.
The training session covered the organizational structure of the department, the functioning of its directorates and regional offices, and the roles and responsibilities of various divisions. Detailed discussions were also held on financial management of departmental schemes, implementation mechanisms, as well as audit and accounting processes.
Highlighting the role of the Industries Department, it was explained that the department plays a pivotal role in promoting industrial investment in the state, facilitating ease of setting up industries, generating employment, and creating a conducive environment for investors.
The probationers were also briefed about key industrial projects being developed in the state, including Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMC), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and various industrial parks. These initiatives aim to position Bihar as a major hub for manufacturing, exports, and investment.
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आज नई दिल्ली में माननीय केंद्रीय पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस मंत्री श्री @HardeepSPuri जी से जद(यू) के माननीय कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष श्री @SanjayJhaBihar जी तथा बिहार के माननीय उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री @samrat4bjp जी के साथ शिष्टाचार भेंट एवं सार्थक संवाद का अवसर मिला।
इस अवसर पर बिहार में ऊर्जा क्षेत्र के सुदृढ़ीकरण, गैस पाइपलाइन परियोजनाओं के विस्तार, आधुनिक ऊर्जा अवसंरचना के विकास तथा आम जनहित से जुड़े विभिन्न महत्वपूर्ण विषयों पर विस्तारपूर्वक सकारात्मक चर्चा हुई। माननीय केंद्रीय मंत्री जी का मार्गदर्शन एवं सहयोग निश्चित रूप से बिहार के समग्र विकास, औद्योगिक प्रगति और ऊर्जा आत्मनिर्भरता के लक्ष्य को नई गति प्रदान करेगा।
बिहार को विकास की नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाने के लिए केंद्र और राज्य के बीच यह समन्वय अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण और प्रेरणादायी है।
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Hon'ble CM visited the Nawanagar Special Industrial Area, Buxar, inspecting major industrial units and reviewing production activities, expansion potential, and job-creation prospects.
Key Industrial Units Reviewed
📍 Varun Beverages Ltd. (PepsiCo Unit)
* Inspection of bottling & drinking water plant
* Review of QA Lab
* Discussion on expansion and local employment
📍 SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (Coca-Cola Unit)
* Review of production lines, water treatment & micro-lab
* Discussion on market availability & employment impact
📍 Bharat Plus Ethanol Industries Pvt. Ltd.
* Review of ethanol plant progress
* Discussion on infrastructure support, green-energy potential & workforce deployment
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Secretary Industries-cum-MD BIADA & IDA, Shri Kundan Kumar, briefed the Hon’ble Chief Minister on the key operational units—Varun Beverages Ltd., SLMG Beverages Ltd., and Bharat Plus Ethanol Pvt. Ltd. and their contribution to investment, production capacity, and local employment.
He also highlighted major infrastructure facilities developed by BIADA in Nawanagar Industrial Area:
* Dedicated feeder for reliable power supply
* Drainage system for rainwater & industrial waste
* Solar street lighting
* Working Women’s Hostel
* 24×7 security deployment
These facilities ensure a robust, industry-friendly ecosystem supporting manufacturing and investment in the region.
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Took part in the inauguration of Gartex Texprocess India Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam. @BIADAbihar is showcasing Bihar's investment potential with progressive policies & strong support from Hon. CM @NitishKumar Govt.
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📢 #BiharHaiTaiyar 🚨उद्योग और रोजगार के क्षेत्र में रफ्तार पकड़ता बिहार !📢 The Grievance Redressal Meeting
As part of the ongoing initiative, Grievance Redressal Meeting for BIADA unit entrepreneurs was conducted under the chairmanship of Shri Kundan Kumar, IAS, MD, BIADA. The meeting was held in a hybrid mode to facilitate the participation of entrepreneurs from various BIADA industrial areas across the state. Entrepreneurs from IA Hajipur, IA Fatuha Phase-2, IE Purnea, IGC Maranga presented their grievances related to civil works, electricity supply, name change etc. The entrepreneurs had the opportunity to directly present their concerns to the MD of BIADA, who promptly directed the relevant officials to investigate & address the issues within a specified time frame.
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📢 Grievance Redressal Meet: BIADA Listens, Responds, Resolves!
@BIADAbihar we don’t just plan industrial growth—we listen to those building it.
Grievance Redressal Meeting was held under the chairmanship of Shri Kundan Kumar, IAS, MD, BIADA, reaffirming our commitment to a responsive, investor-friendly ecosystem.
✅ Hybrid format – making it accessible for all
Entrepreneurs from BIADA industrial areas— Patliputra, Pandual, IGC Maranga, and Sikanderpur—actively participated in the session. A total of five entrepreneurs presented their issues, which ranged from land allotment to infrastructural and procedural support.
✅ Every voice heard, every concern addressed
From open dialogue to actionable resolution, these sessions are more than just meetings—they’re a platform for progress.
Because building Bihar’s industrial future means empowering its entrepreneurs today.
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