Module 1: Overview & Introduction to Industries in Bihar

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The industrial sector in Bihar has a narrow base when compared to other states. In the industrial sector in the state, there are only a few mineral-based industries while agro-based industries are predominant. The bifurcation of the state in 2000 further slowed down the growth of the industrial sector. The state government is very eager to promote the industrial development of Bihar.

To reverse the historical backlog in industrialisation, the State Government of Bihar has taken various policy measures and established dedicated institutions. The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) indicates that the total output and value added of factories operating in Bihar have increased through structural improvement over the years.

The initiatives of the Department of Industries and Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) attracted investment in the manufacturing sector. In dairy industry, apart from widening the base of COMFED, the value addition through production of different milk-based items has increased significantly. Three important reforms brought in are:

Amendment on the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016
Special Land Allotment and Amnesty Policy 2020 by the Department of Industries
Bihar Sand Mining Policy 2019 by the Mines and Geology Department

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Amendment on the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016
Special Land Allotment and Amnesty Policy 2020 by the Department of Industries
Bihar Sand Mining Policy 2019 by the Mines and Geology Department

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Amendment on the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy ______ — 2016
Special Land Allotment and Amnesty Policy ______ by the Department of Industries — 2020
Bihar Sand Mining Policy ______ by the Mines and Geology Department — 2019

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Which category of industries is predominant in Bihar?

Agro-based industries predominate in Bihar due to its fertile Gangetic plains and limited mineral deposits post-bifurcation.

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Amendment on the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy ______

2016

Special Land Allotment and Amnesty Policy ______ by the Department of Industries

2020

Bihar Sand Mining Policy ______ by the Mines and Geology Department

2019