Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary to Jointly Lay Foundation Stone of Technology Centre, Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji

Rs. 170 Crore facility to transform the MSME landscape of southern Bihar and the Magadh region

The Hon'ble Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, will lay the Foundation Stone of the upcoming Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar on June

15, 2026. The ceremony will commence with a traditional Bhoomi Pujan (Ground Breaking Ceremony). Senior officials from Ministry of MSME and Government of Bihar will also grace the ceremony.

Technology Centres: Pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

To foster an enabling environment and enhance MSME competitiveness, the Ministry of MSME operates a nationwide network of Technology Centres and Extension Centres across the Country. Over the years, these Centres have played a pivotal role in building indigenous capabilities and driving the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Beyond supporting MSME, they advance national goals of technological self-reliance and sustainable industrial growth, aligning with the Government of India’s vision for a self-sufficient, globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.

Salient Features of Technology Centre, Gaya Ji

• Technology Centre, Gaya Ji will be established at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji with a total investment of Rs. 170 crore, including approximately Rs. 86 crore for civil works and Rs. 84 crore for plant and machinery.
• The Centre will be developed on a 20-acre plot provided by State Government with a built-up area of approximately 16,800 square metres, comprising a Production Block, Training Block, Utility Block, Administrative Block, Multipurpose Hall, Hostel, and Staff Accommodation.
• The Centre will cater to the focus sectors of General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textile Testing, addressing the requirements of MSME/Industries in the region.
• The Centre will serve MSME in the districts of Gaya Ji, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad, and Munger, providing access to advanced manufacturing technologies, an industry ready workforce, and essential technical and business advisory services, enabling them to expand, innovate, and compete globally.

 

Services to be Offered by TC Gaya Ji

• Production: Tool room facilities for moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures; CNC machining services; CAD/CAM/CAE facilities; rapid prototyping; Industry 4.0 lab; and renewable energy systems/solutions.
• Industry-relevant Programmes in CAD/CAM/CAE, VLSI/ES/Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Prototyping, Quality Control, General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textiles.

 

• Business Development & Advisory services: Services encompassing market research, prototype development, Six Sigma practices, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, digital marketing, branding, product design, modernisation, automation, innovation, and incubation.

 

Expected Impact

• TC Gaya Ji aims to train 7,000 trainees annually through short-term and long-term industry-oriented programmes aligned with current and emerging industry requirements.
• The Centre will support more than 1000 local MSME in tooling activities and job work on an annual basis.
• The Centre will serve as a major catalyst for industrial growth in southern Bihar, by bridging technology gaps, integrating local MSME with global supply chains and strengthening the economy of the historic Magadh region