Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority

The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) is a statutory body established by the Government of Bihar under the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority Act, 1974. It is responsible for the development, management, and promotion of industrial zones across the state. BIADA functions as the nodal agency for allotting industrial land, developing infrastructure, and facilitating investment in Bihar's industrial clusters.

History

BIADA was created in 1974 through a state legislative act with the objective of promoting industrialization in Bihar. The authority was vested with corporate powers, including land acquisition, infrastructure development, and the ability to enter into contracts, to enable the state to attract investment and accelerate economic growth.

Objectives and functions

The core mandate of BIADA includes:

• Identification and development of industrial sites.
• Creation of basic infrastructure such as roads, power, and water supply.
• Allotment of land and sheds to entrepreneurs and companies.
• Preparation of perspective plans for industrial expansion.
• Organizing workshops, roadshows, and Providing facilitation services for investors.

Cluster-wise List of Industrial Areas in Bihar

As of 2025, BIADA administers 75 industrial zones across nine major clusters: Patna, Begusarai, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Motipur Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Purnea, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Gaya, and Bihta.

BIADA also maintains a "Land and Shed Bank", which details available plots and ready-made sheds for entrepreneurs across these clusters.

Acts & Policies

For a full list and downloadable documents, see the BIADA Acts & Policies page.

Key Projects

Mega Food Park, Motipur - Muzaffarpur

BIADA is facilitating the development of the Mega Food Park at Motipur, Muzaffarpur, spread over 78 acres (with a possible expansion to 134 acres). The project involves an investment of approximately ₹400 crore and is expected to host around 30 food processing units, generating nearly 5,000 jobs. It will focus on the processing of regional produce such as Shahi litchi, mango, and banana.

• Upcoming investments in Motipur Mega Food Park, Muzaffarpur

Several other companies have also shown interest in investing in this Food Park

Integrated Manufacturing Cluster, Gaya

Through its special purpose vehicle Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited (BIMCGL), BIADA is developing an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Gaya under the Amritsar–Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).

• Spread over 1,670 acres, the project has received environmental clearance.
• A master plan has been approved and infrastructure tenders are being issued.

Investment incentives

Under the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025, BIADA offers:

• Free land allotment (subject to conditions).
• Subsidies on EPF, ESI, and GST.
• Regulatory and administrative facilitation for investors.

Expansion of Industrial Areas

In September 2025, the Bihar Cabinet approved an investment plan of ₹4,673.45 crore to expand industrial areas across 26 districts, covering 10,582.35 acres.

Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025

In August 2025, the Bihar state cabinet under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025) to spur industrial investment and create substantial employment in the state.

Provisions

See also

• Economy of Bihar
• Amritsar–Kolkata Industrial Corridor
• Infrastructure Development Authority Bihar