Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary Lay Foundation Stone for Technology Centre, Gaya Ji
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, laid the Foundation Stone for the upcoming Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar.
The ceremony commenced with a traditional Bhoomi Pujan (ground-breaking ceremony), marking the beginning of a landmark project aimed at strengthening the MSME ecosystem and industrial infrastructure in the region. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of MSME and the Ministers from Government of Bihar, along with representatives from industry and local stakeholders.
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi highlighted the importance of TC Gayaji in providing technology support to MSMEs of not only Bihar but also neighbouring States. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards establishing technology-driven centres across the country.
He also stated that what once seemed impossible has been made possible with the establishment of the Technology Centre in Gaya Ji. The centre is expected to train around 7,000 trainees and will play a crucial role in skill development and employment generation.
Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary thanked the public and for guests present on the auspicious occasion of the foundation stone laying ceremony. He expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for providing the opportunity to establish such Technology Centres across the country. He said that it was a matter of pride to inaugurate a centre that would play a transformative role in skill development and employment generation.
Highlighting the contribution of the MSME sector, he said that the Ministry of MSME is creating significant employment opportunities and strengthening the foundation of self-reliance. He emphasized that this is the time for Bihar to transform and move forward with determination and hard work. He remarked that the vision of a Viksit Bharat can be achieved only when people gain employment and enhance their skills through technology and innovation.
Shri Bharat Khera, Secretary, Ministry of MSME stated that the Ministry of MSME is establishing Technology Centres and Extension Centres across various States/UTs of the country. Recently, TC at Bihar, Patna was inaugurated and now TC at Gaya ji will be established.
Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, outlined the progress made in MSME sector in India and provided an overview of the MSME sector in Bihar and the Technology Centre (TC), Gaya Ji.
The Technology Centre, Gaya Ji, will be established at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, with a total investment of ₹170 crore, comprising approximately ₹86 crore for civil works and ₹84 crore for plant and machinery. The Centre will cater to the key sectors of General Engineering, Heavy Engineering, and Textile Testing, providing advanced technological support, testing facilities, and skill development services. It will serve MSMEs across the districts of Gaya Ji, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad and Munger, enabling them to enhance productivity, foster innovation, and strengthen their competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
The Centre aims to train 7,000 trainees annually through short-term and long-term industry-oriented programmes aligned with current and emerging industry requirements. It will also support more than 1,000 local MSMEs every year through tooling services and job work. Serving as a major catalyst for industrial growth in southern Bihar, TC Gaya Ji will help bridge technology gaps, facilitate the integration of local MSMEs into global supply chains and strengthen the economy of the historic Magadh region.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
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