Making Bihar a hub for industry and crafts is the government's priority: Chief Minister

Patna, 3 October (ABN): Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inspected the under‑construction Incor Biochem Private Limited ethanol plant in the Chakai block of Jhumoi district on Saturday.

Officials said that production at the plant will commence by March 2027. In the review meeting it was stated that the plant, to be established on 105 acres, will produce 1,000,000 liters of ethanol daily. Its daily production capacity will be 1,000 kiloliters.

The plant will also have a self‑sufficient facility to generate 20 megawatts of electricity, while attention will be given to water and environmental protection through a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system.

The plant will require approximately 30,000 quintals of grain daily, which is expected to provide local farmers with a steady market to sell their produce.

It was stated that in Jhumoi, various industrial projects including Incor Steel, Incor Biochem, CLM Developers, and Incor Tradeosta will involve an investment of approximately 3,400 crore rupees and will create more than 10,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

The Chief Minister was also given detailed information about the approximately 9,000 acres of land earmarked for the proposed industrial area in Chakai. According to officials, about 5,000 acres of land belong to the Forest Department and 4,000 acres are classified as community and other categories. Samrat Chaudhary instructed officers to complete the mapping of the land within 10 to 12 days so that the actual status of forest land, existing forests, and other areas could be clarified. He also directed a detailed review of the 4,000 acres of community and other land and to gather all details by 30 October to prepare a future action plan.

The Chief Minister directed the development of Laxhwar Mandir and Gadhi Dam as tourist centers, and to improve arrangements for basic facilities and the establishment of devotees at Laxhwar Mandir. He also emphasized strengthening police patrols in the district, reviewing the functioning of police stations, and maintaining peace and law. He instructed the police and administration to continue their operations alongside a public awareness campaign for a drug‑free society.

Continuous monitoring of the Bhim Bandh‑Laxmi Pur and Mungir‑Gangta roads, assessment of the need for roadways, and necessary measures to supply electricity to forest areas were instructed. The Chief Minister said that making Bahar a center of industry and craftsmanship is the government's priority.

Work is underway to establish an industrial area in Jhumoi and to promote the district's economic activities through a large ethanol plant. He also conducted an aerial inspection of the earmarked industrial land in Chakai.