Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary laid the foundation stone for the Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar on June 15, 2026. The ceremony began with a traditional Bhoomi Pujan (ground-breaking ceremony) attended by senior officials from the Ministry of MSME, Bihar government ministers, and representatives from industry and local stakeholders.
The Technology Centre, Gaya Ji represents a total investment of ₹170 crore, with approximately ₹86 crore allocated for civil works and ₹84 crore for plant and machinery. The centre will cater to key sectors including General Engineering, Heavy Engineering, and Textile Testing, providing advanced technological support, testing facilities, and skill development services to MSMEs across six districts: Gaya Ji, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad, and Munger.
The facility aims to train 7,000 trainees annually through both short-term and long-term industry-oriented programmes aligned with current and emerging industry requirements. Additionally, it will support more than 1,000 local MSMEs every year through tooling services and job work. Union Minister Manjhi emphasized that the centre will provide technology support to MSMEs not only in Bihar but also in neighbouring states, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of establishing technology-driven centres across the country.
Bihar Chief Minister Choudhary stated that the Ministry of MSME is creating significant employment opportunities and strengthening the foundation of self-reliance through such initiatives. He emphasized that the centre would play a transformative role in skill development and employment generation, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Secretary Bharat Khera noted that the Ministry is establishing Technology Centres and Extension Centres across various States/UTs, with TC Patna recently inaugurated and now TC Gaya Ji being established.
The Technology Centre is expected to serve as a major catalyst for industrial growth in southern Bihar, helping bridge technology gaps, facilitate the integration of local MSMEs into global supply chains, and strengthen the economy of the historic Magadh region.