Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Government of India

DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL

SURVEY
BHAGALPUR
2022-23
Carried out by

MSME-Development & Facilitation Office

(Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India)
Patliputra Industrial Estate, Patna-13
Phone:- 0612-2262719, 2262208, 2263211
Fax: 0612-2262186
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e-mail: dcdi-patna@dcmsme.gov.in
Web- www.msmedipatna.gov.in
 Maharishi Mehi Ashram, Bhagalpur

Shri Champapur Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra

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Mandir, Bhagalpur
 FOREWORD

At the instance of the O/o Development Commissioner, Micro, Small &

Medium Enterprises, Government of India, New Delhi, District Industrial
Potential Survey with basic information about the industrial infrastructure
including data pertains to district of Bhagalpur has been prepared by MSME-
DFO, Patna. It covers the information pertaining to the availability of resources,
infrastructural support, present industrial scenario, clusters, institutional
support for MSMEs, scope for further development, district industrial
development plan, etc. Efforts have been made to incorporate Self Reliant India
Movement under five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the report.

I am sure this report would be highly beneficial for all the Stakeholders of
MSMEs and investors. It is full of academic essence and is expected to provide
all kinds of relevant information about the District at a glance. This compilation
aims to provide the user a comprehensive insight into the industrial scenario
and further potential of the district.

I would like to appreciate the relentless effort taken by Shri Ravi Kant,
Assistant Director (EI) for preparing this informative report right from the
stage of data collection, compilation to the final presentation.

Any suggestion from the stakeholders for value addition in the report is
always welcome.

With Best Wishes

Pradeep Kumar, IEDS,

Director

Place: Patna
Date: 31.03.2023

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 INDEX

Chapt Particulars Page No

er No
1 Executive Summary 5-6
2 Introduction 7-13
3 District at a Glance 14-17
4 Analysis of Resources 18-25
5 Available infrastructure for Industrial 26-46
Development
6 Present Industrial Scenario 47-52
7 Prospects of New MSMEs/Industrial 53-64
Development
8 Schemes & Interventions 65-67
9 Self Reliant India under Five Pillars of 68-74
Atmanirbhar Bharat
10 District Industrial Development Plan 75-76
11 Whom to Contact and for What 77-83
12 Conclusion and way forward 84-85
13 Annexure 86-87

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 CHAPTER 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The District Industrial Potential Survey 2022-23 may be a positive step forward
in the direction of sketching clear picture of industrial scenario as well as direction of
planning for all-round and integrated development of district.

The process of preparing district industrial potential survey has been initiated as
per the instructions and guidelines of O/o Development Commissioner (MSME),
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt of India. The process aims at
providing opportunity to the MSMEs of District to decide its needs, priorities under
various developmental schemes.

This is unique opportunity for all development stakeholders of the district which
provides ways to schedule plans and program and integrate them for best utilization of
local resources (man and material both) with schemes and provisions made available by
the Govt of India and Govt of Bihar as well as other agencies.

This report contains at glance information of Bhagalpur district which may be

helpful for deciding the right path for its inclusive development viz. economic features,
demography, land pattern, livestock & poultry, banks, etc. It also contains detailed
information about the various material resources available in the district.

The details about infrastructure available in the district for the development
activities are also penned which enables to get about further penetration of resources
for development of MSMEs. Present industrial scenario is another important feature of
this report which helps us to know the types of industries working currently.

Based upon the resources available in the district what are the further prospects
and opportunities available for MSMEs to explore, that explained in the next chapter.
The information about the potential clusters, large scale industries, CPSUs/PSUs and
other related infrastructure is another feature
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 Details about five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat viz Economy, Infrastructure,
Vibrant Demography, Demand and Technology driven system with SWOT analysis in
context of MSMEs development of district is important part of this report.

The district development plan is an important feature for getting know and about
of further scope of development of MSMEs in the district. The aggregated contact
information of different agencies responsible for development of MSMEs is also
available in this report. The stakeholders may get at a glance information about each
and agency from the said chapter.

The conclusion and way forward is another chapter added will be highly useful
for prospective and existing entrepreneurs for deciding their future course of actions.
This will also help to different agencies to penetrate the schemes and incentives for
inclusive growth of district.

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 CHAPTER 2

Introduction
2.1 Historical Perspective

According to traditions preserved in the epics and puranas, the

descendants of Anu, the great grandson of Manu, founded the Anava
kingdom in the east. Afterwards, this kingdom was divided among the five
sons of King Bali, known as Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Pundia and Sumha. Among
the kings of Anga about whom there is some reference, was Lomapada, a
contemporary and friend of king Dashrath of Ayodhya. His great grandson
was Champa after whom the capital of Anga, till then known as Malini, was
renamed as Champa. Anga, alongwith Magadh, first finds mention in Vedic
literature in the Atharvaveda Samhita. Buddhist scriptures mention Anga
among the different kingdoms in northern India. According to a tradition,
Brahmadatta, the king of Anga defeated Bhattiya, the king of Magadh. But
the latter’s son, Bimbisar (C.545 B.C.) avenged his father’s defeat and
subjugated Anga. Ajatshatru, the next king of Magadh, is said to have
transferred his capital to Champa. Subhadrangi, the mother of Ashoka, was a
poor Brahmin girl of Champa who was given to Bindusar in marriage. Anga
remained a part of the Magadhan Empire under the Nandas, the Mauryas
(324-185 B.C.), the Sugas (185-75 B.C.) and the Kanvas (75-30 B.C.). During
the rule of the Kanvas, king Kharavela of Kalinga invaded Magadh and Anga.

The history of the next few centuries upto the coronation of

Chandragupta I (in 320 A.D.) is rather obscure. Anga was a part of the great
Gupta Empire (320-455A.D.). This was an epoch of great material and
cultural progress. With the decline of the Guptas, the Gaud King Sasanka
gained control over the area in 602 A.D. and maintained his dominion till his
death in 625 A.D. His death marked the decline of Gaud power and later the
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area came under Harsha’s domain of influence. He installed Madhav Gupta
as king of Magadh. His son Adityasena has left an inscription in Mandar Hill
indicating the installation of Narsimha or Narhari temple by him. Hiuen
Tsang visited Champa in the course of his travels. He has left a description of
the town in his travel accounts. The Palas of Bengal came to power in 755
A.D. with the election of Gopala as the king. He conquered Bihar.
Dharmapala succeeded him. Vigrahpala established his authority in Anga. A
copper plate ascribed to his son Narayanpal has been found at Bhagalpur.
Vikramshila, the seat of the famous University, was founded by Gopala. The
Senas also ruled over Anga after the fall of the Palas.

The district of Bhagalpur, as presently constituted, comprised the

south-eastern part of the Subah of Bihar in the Mughal times. When the
Diwani of Bihar, Bengal and Orissa was granted to the East India Company
in 1765, the district consisted of a large area east of Sarkar Munger and,
with the exception of Pargana Chhai, lay entirely south of the Ganges. This
also included Munger which was separated in 1832.Santhal Pargana was
formed into a separate district in 1855-56. The area of the district of the
Ganges was thus greatly reduced. In the year 1954, the entire area north of
the Ganges, with the exception of Bihpur, Naugachhia and Gopalpur Police
Stations was constituted into the new Saharsa district. In the year 1991
Banka sub-division of the district was given the status of a
district.Bhagalpur, as presently constituted, contains three subdivisions,
viz., Bhagalpur Sadar, Naugachhia and Kahalgaon consisting of 16
Community Development Block-cum-Anchals. No authentic report is
available as to the origin of the name of Bhagalpur. In the Bengal District
Gazetteer, Bhagalpur, 1911, it has rightly been observed that the limits of
the district of Bhagalpur being purely artificial, no connected account of the
territory that now bears this name can be expected. However, according to
the District Gazetteer of Bhagalpur (1962), Buchanan has observed in his
journal that the name is said to have been given by the Mughal officers who
collected a number of fugitives, and defended them in the plains from the
violence and depredations of the8 disorderly chiefs of the interior. Shri
Subrat Kumar Sen, IAS, is District Magistrate of Bhagalpur district.
2.2 Location and Geography

Bhagalpur is located in the southern region of Bihar. It is one of the oldest districts
of Bihar and is situated in the Ganga basin at 141 ft above the sea level. The city is
spread on an area of 2569 sq. km. It Lies between 25° 07′ – 25° 30′ N Latitude and
between 86° 37′ – 87° 30’E longitude. The district is surrounded by Munger, Khagaria,
Madhepura, Purnea, Katihar and Banka districts of Bihar, Godda and Sahebganj districts
of Jharkhand. Bhagalpur district comprises three (3) Sub-Divisions: Bhagalpur Sadar,
Kahalgaon and Naugachia.

2.3 Topography
The Bhagalpur district falls under the influence of three principal rivers – the
Kosi River-its tributaries, the Ganga River-its tributaries and the Ghagra River-its
tributaries. The main Kosi River touches Bhagalpur district near Kursela and
from that point the river continues 260 km (160 mi) of journey to join Ganga. The
river Ganga crosses Bhagalpur on the way to travel between the region of
Allahabad and Malda. When Ganga leaves Bhagalpur, it flows southeast at Pakur
and then travels as the Hooghly River (West Bengal). Right from the southeast
point the river Ghagra enters Bihar state ultimately at Chhapra town it meets the
Ganga River. While flowing through Bihar, it touches Bhagalpur. However,
Ghagra is regarded as the largest tributary of the river Ganga only.

Natural flora can be found nearby river areas of Bhagalpur where ditches,
pine, flowery plants, small trees and deciduous forest can be seen. The green
zone of vegetation in Bhagalpur district has been selected from the eastern bank
of the river areas to the southern Safiasarai region. The similar way, right from
the northern bank of the river Ganga to the western Lallupokhar region the other
side of the vegetation land covers. Sinuar, Sheo Babul, Kataiya, Behaya and
Mirchaiya plants can be seen here in aforesaid regions of Bhagalpur district. The
green spots or areas bear Guava, Mango, Sesam, Deit, Palm, Mahua, Plantain and
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Semal types of fruits/ vegetation. This so called green spot covers 75 hectares of
land of the district including planted as well as natural vegetation.
2.4 Climate

Bhagalpur experiences subtropical torrential rain and moist climate. The summer
season in Bhagalpur starts from March continues till June. May is considered hottest
month when temperature could rose upto 45°C. Though it is relatively cool during
evening but moisture in the air makes the atmosphere humid and relatively
uncomfortable. Monsoon arrives by July and continues till the month of September. The
sky remains cloudy with pleasant rainfall during the period of June to September when
temperature ranges between 30 and 33° C. However, the winter season demands
woollen clothes, jackets and sweaters from travelers as it falls in between December
and February month. The season is typically cool and has a lovely environment.
Minimum temperature during winter remains
10 11° C, while the maximum is 33° C.
2.5 Economy
The business and economy of Bhagalpur is increasing rapidly. As per different
reports, after the Patna city, Bhagalpur is regarded now as fast emerging business centre
in Bihar. This economic growth is visible also due to the trending mall culture as the
Bhagalpur city has witnessed various branded showrooms, hotels, restaurants, city bars
and social life clubs. Currently, M.G Road of Variety Street in Ghantaghar and
Khalifabagh Street in Bhagalpur are regarded as the famous trading and economic
centres of the district. There are fresh constrictions for new buildings for mega
commercial projects are running on. Various works for infrastructure development are
being performed by concerned authorities on regular basis in Bhagalpur now. Thus,
work of infrastructure development in Bhagalpur is moving ahead in right direction.

The renowned industry like NTPC is positioned in Kahalgaon underneath

Bhagalpur constituency. The major industrial region of Bhagalpur is Barari industrial
region and Kahalgaon industrial place. Apart from all these mega industries like Nalanda
Paper Mill, Star Cement, Coca Cola and lots of notable mineral water plants are now
established in the district. Silk and mango production and related products are the two
major areas where industries earn immense profits in this silk city of India. Bhagalpur
industries can be divided in to micro, small and medium enterprises now. The large
industrial estate at Barari in Bhagalpur is an important industrial development body
working actively under Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority.
There are major economic sectors in Bhagalpur and they are operated by various
companies. These sectors are – food processing sector, textile and hand loom sectors,
tourism sector, mines sector, minerals, leather sector, IT and communications. Some
well-known varieties of Bihar, comprising Katarani rice (prominent for its unique
aroma) are produced in Munger region of Bhagalpur. Bhagalpur is one of the major
fruits (banana and mango) growing district of Bihar state. Two foremost production
clusters, in the region of Bhagalpur and Vaishali, account for approximately 50 % of
state production. With the focal point at Naugachia, Bhagalpur district produces a
variety of Bananas. Also, the banana trunk and banana leaves are marketed as one of the
diversified textile fibers. Naugachia, being a region in the close to environs of Bhagalpur,
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has an extra benefit for setting up banana fiber extraction and yarning units, in excess of
food processing. Furthermore, Bhagalpur is famous for a large variety of mangoes
grown and cultivated in its plains.
Bhagalpur city of Bihar is famous as the silk city as its produce fine quality silk
garments indigenously. Bhagalpur section has the immense potential of silk business
growth in future as well. There are in all 1089 most important handloom societies, with
approximately 10,850 handlooms working under them. There are 14,000 looms
underneath power loom sector established in Bhagalpur.
Limestone and pyrite are found as deposit of trade and industry minerals in
adequate quantities in Bhagalpur. Noteworthy deposit of ornamental stone is also
reported to be found here in this district.
In last couple of years, the economic development and business growth in
Bhagalpur tourism sector is impressive. Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra,
Vikramshila museum, Dolphin reserved park, Mandar Hill, Sultanganj and Maharshi
Mehi Aashram, Kuppaghat are attracting domestic and international tourists fruitfully.

2.6 Administrative Division

The district of Bhagalpur is situated in the central part of Bhagalpur division. The
city of Bhagalpur is the headquarters of Bhagalpur division as also of the district and
Sadar subdivision. There are 3 sub-divisions viz., Naugachia, Bhagalpur Sadar and
Kahalgaon in the district. Number of C.D. Blocks in the district is 16. There are 1515
villages and 4 statutory towns in the district.

2.7 Soil Conditions

The scientific cum agricultural study of the region has revealed that
Bhagalpur consist reddish alluvium soil in southern part of the district. This
alluvium soil has been created by the floodwater of the Ganga River and other
tributaries as well. Likewise, the central part of the district bears light red
adhesive soil which is important to produce bricks and tiles (most of the brick
construction companies are there in central part only). Moreover, this central
land is favourable for human habitation too. The northern and the western part
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have river sandy soil which is resulted because of annual flood visits.
Scope & Broad objectives
 Presenting current scenario of MSMEs in the district
 To identify issues, key factors, possibilities and challenges through SWOT
analysis for MSME sector
 To ensure the use of resources available at the local level and resources
made available under various schemes in a better way, so that the
development needs as desired of the whole district can be achieved
 To Analyse the distribution and utilization pattern of
natural/human/financial resources and suggests plan for utilization in
consideration with the requirements of the people

Methodology Adopted
 Data Collection: From various Departments/Agencies
 Data Entry
 Data Validation
 Discussion held with various stakeholders
 Suggestions given by stakeholders incorporated
 Finalisation of report

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 CHAPTER 3

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
S.No Particular Year Unit Statistics
1 Geographical Features
Geographical Data
EAST
i) Latitude 2022-23 25° 07′ – 25° 30′
(A) NORTH
ii) Longitude 2022-23 86° 37′ – 87° 30’
iii) Geographical Area 2022-23 Sq. Kms. 2569
Administrative Setup
Administrative Units

3 (Bhagalpur Sadar,
i)Sub-divisions 2022-23 Nos.
Kahalgaon and Naugachia)

ii) Block 2022-23 Nos. 16

iii) Sub-Tehsil 2022-23 - Nil
iv) Patwar Circle 2022-23 - -
v) Panchayat Samiti 2022-23 Nos. 11
vi)Municipal Corporation 2022-23 Nos. 1 (Bhagalpur)
(B)
vii) Municipalities 2022-23 Nos. 3
viii) Gram Panchayat 2022-23 Nos. 242
ix)Revenue Villages 2022-23 Nos. 1515
Nos. 01 (Bhagalpur Constituency)
x) Parliament Area 2022-23

07 (Bihpur, Gopalpur,
Nos. Pirpainty(SC), Kahalgaon,
xi)Assembly Area 2022-23
Bhagalpur, Sultanganj,
Nathnagar)
2. Socio Economic Features
(A) Demographic details
Population 3,037,766
Male 2011 Nos. 1,615,663
(i) Female 2011 Nos. 1,422,103
Rural Population 2011 Nos. 2,435,234
(ii) SC Population 2011 Nos. 318,569
ST Population 2011 Nos. 67,180

(iii) Overall Sex Ratio 2011 No of Female 880

per 1000 male
Child Sex Ratio 2011 938
(iv) Population Density 2011 No per Sq Kms 1180
(v) Urbanization 2011 % 19.83
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(vi) Projected Fertility Rate 2021 % 2.36
(B) Economic Profile
 Per Capita Gross
District Domestic 2011-12 Current Prices 41,752/-
(i)
Product
(ii) Total Work Force 2011 Nos. 449,000

Total work force in 2011 Nos. 42,000

(iii)
Cultivation

Total work force in 2011 Nos. 289000

(iv)
Agriculture

Total work force in 2011 Nos. 25000

(v)
industry

Total work force in other 2011 Nos. 93000

(vi)
sector
(C) Pattern of Land Utilization
(i) Total Area 254.3
(ii) Forest cover 0.1
(iii) Barren & Unculturable 22.4
Land
(iv) Non-agricultural purpose 54.9
land
(v) Culturable waste 000 2.2
(vi) Permanent pastures 2019-20 0.6
(vii) Land under tree crops Hectares 6.8
(viii) Fallow Land excluding 4.5
current
(ix) Current fallow 29.2
(x) Total unculturable land 136.6
(xi) Net Sown Area 117.7
(xii) Gross Cropped Area 144.1

(D) Rainfall
(i) Annual Rainfall 2021-22 MM 1097.2
(E) Soil Conditions
(i) Sandy, Coarse Sandy Loam,
Soil Types 2018 --
Fine Sandy Loam, Clayey
(F) Agricultural Produce
(i) Rice 2020-21
(ii) Wheat 2020-21
(iii) Maize 2020-21 000 Tonnes
(iv) Pulses 2020-21
(v) Sugarcane 2020-21
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(G) Forest
 (i) Very Dense Forest 2021 Sq. Km. 0.0
(ii) Moderate Dense Forest 2021 Sq. Km. 46.4
(iii) Open Forest 2021 Sq. Km. 23.5
(iv) Total Forest Cover 2021 Sq. Km. 69.9
(G) Livestock &Poultry
Cattle
(i) Cows 2012 Nos. 509000
(ii) Buffaloes 2012 Nos. 190530
(iii) Bovine 2012 Nos. 699625
Other livestock
(i) Goats 2012 Nos. 581582
(ii) Pigs 2012 Nos. 9026
(iii) Dogs & Bitches 2009 Nos. 4379
(H) Fishery
(i) Fish Production 2020-21 000 Tonnes 13.1
(ii) Fish Seeds Production 2020-21 Lakhs 38.00
(I) Power
(i) Power Consumption 2020-21 MU 1079
(J) Roads
(i) National Highway 176
(ii) State Highway 56
Sep, 2021 Kms
(iii) Major District road 348
(iv) Rural Road 2348
(K) Health Facility
(i) District Hospital 1
9iv)
(ii) Referral Hospital 3
(iii) Sub-Division Hospital 2
(iv) Primary Health Center 16
(v) Health Sub-Center Sep, 2021 Nos. 362
(vi) APHC 53
(vii) Total Health Institution 437
(viii) Health Institution Per Ten
144
Lakh Population
(L) Bank
(i) Public Sector Bank 169
(ii) Private Bank 49
(iii) Total Scheduled
218
Commercial Bank Nos.
(iv) Dec 2021
Cooperative Bank (Branches) 8
(v) Regional Rural Bank 39
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(vi) Small Finance Bank 11
(vii) Total Branches Network 276
(M) Industry
No. of public sector factories
(i) registered under Factories Act 2018 Nos. 2
1948
(ii) No. of workers in public
sector factories 2018 Nos. 2429
No. of private sector
(iii) factories registered under 2018 Nos. 282
Factories Act 1948
(iv) No. of workers in private
2018 Nos. 8878
sector factories
No of MSMEs as per Sep-2015 to
(v)
Udyog Adhaar June-2020 Nos. 27533
Registration
July-2020 to
(vi) No. of MSMEs as per
21, February, Nos. 22396
Udyam Registration
2023

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 CHAPTER 4

ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES

4.1 Human Resources:

Total human resource when measured in terms of population was 3037766

persons in Bhagalpur district including 1615663 male and 1422103 female as per
Population Census data 2011. The sex ratio of the district measured in terms of
number of female per 1000 male stood at 880 in 2011 against the state figure of 918.
Human resources are often measured by the quality of manpower resources instead
of quantity which depends on structure and strength of educational
institutions/infrastructure. The data of educational infrastructure in terms of
numbers of schools, colleges, teachers, enrolment in schools, literacy rate is presented
over the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 for Bhagalpur district based on Bihar Economic
Survey Report. In Bhagalpur district, total number of primary schools, upper primary
schools and total schools in 2019-20 were 961, 841 and 1802 respectively.
Enrolments in primary, upper primary and total were 0.13 lakhs, 0.06 lakhs and 0.19
lakhs respectively in 2019-20. But, the enrolments in all levels have been constant in
2019-20 compared to 2017-18.

Number of Schools, Teachers and Enrolment in Bhagalpur District: 2017-18 to 2019-

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Description/Year 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
No. of Primary Schools 963 964 961
No. of Primary Teachers 3612 3690 4480
Enrolment in Primary Schools (Lakhs) 0.13 0.13 0.13
No. of Upper Primary Schools 1013 1031 841
No. of Upper Primary Teachers 6646 6362 6371
Enrolment in Upper Primary Schools (Lakhs) 0.06 0.05 0.06
Total Number of Schools 1976 1995 1802
Total Number of Teachers 10258 10052 10851
Total Enrollment in Schools (Lakhs) 0.19 0.18 0.19
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22

Similarly, stream-wise number of colleges in Bhagalpur district from year

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2017-18 to 2019-20 presented based upon information available in Bihar Economic
Survey reports.
 Stream Wise number of Colleges in Bhagalpur District (Nos)
Art,
Year Affiliate Constituent Total
Fine
Engineering Medical B.Ed Law Others
Work,
Social
2017-18 13 13 26 15 2 1 5 1 2
2018-19 16 13 29 17 1 1 7 1 2
2019-20 16 12 28 17 1 1 7 1 2
Source: Bihar Economic Survey, 2018-19 to 2021-22

4.2 Material Resources

The scientific cum agricultural study of the region has revealed that Bhagalpur
consist reddish alluvium soil in southern part of the district. This alluvium soil has
been created by the floodwater of the Ganga River and other tributaries as well.
Likewise, the central part of the district bears light red adhesive soil which is
important to produce bricks and tiles (most of the brick construction companies are
there in central part only). Moreover, this central land is favourable for human
habitation too. The northern and the western part have river sandy soil which is
resulted because of annual flood visits.
 Coarse Sandy Loam
 Clayey

4.3 Cropping Pattern:

It is the reflection of the family needs and the market demands in an area, with
the viewpoint of what has been the most profitable in the past. The need and
opportunities changes over time with the change in technology, market demand and
degree of openness of the economy. Cropping pattern being practiced by farmers
depends on the quality of land, irrigation facilities, and other agro-climatic and socio-
economic conditions of the area. Expansion in cultivable area is the determinant of
growth in the production of food grains.
Cropping Pattern of Bhagalpur District (%)
Year
Crops 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Rice 0.9 1.4 19 0.5 0.7 0.9
Wheat 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 1.8
Maize 3.6 5.8 5.3 5 4.2
 Pulses 2.2 2.1 2 2.8 3
Sugarcane 1.5 0.74 0.16 0.19 0.3
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Calculated)
Cropping Pattern of Bihar (%)
Crops 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Food grains 93.6 93.7 94.0 94.1 94.21
Cereals 86.7 86.9 87.1 87.4 87.6
Pulses 6.9 6.8 6.9 6.7 6.6
Oilseeds 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.7 1.7
Crops 1.5 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.8
Sugarcane 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
Total Area 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22

4.4 Size of Land Holdings

As per Agricultural Census, 2015-16, following are the details of land holding in
Bhagalpur district:
Number of
Size of Land Holding
S. No. Land Percentage
(ha.)
Holdings
1 Below 0.5 384608 78.93
2 0.5- 1.0 84533 17.35
3 1.0-2.0 15220 3.12
4 2.0-3.0 2462 0.51
5 3.0-4.0 300 0.06
6 4.0-5.0 143 0.03
7 5.0-7.5 0 0
8 7.5-10.0 0 0
9 10.0-20.0 13 0
10 20.0 and above 0 0
Total 487279 100
Source: Agriculture Census Online Portal Database, 2015-16

As per analysis done from above table, it shows that maximum land holding in
the district is below 0.5 Ha. size. The small land holding effects the crop production.
The small holdings would not be fit for innovation as they are needed in “genomics,
quality seeds, rain-fed agriculture, farming systems, conservation agriculture, farm
mechanisation, non-conventional energy sources, health foods, fodder and feed, along
with enabling policies and effective delivery of services, supplies and markets.”
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4.5 Horticulture/Floriculture/Sericulture:
 The Horticulture sector in Bhagalpur comprises a wide range of fruits,
vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, and medicinal plants. Horticulture is popular
among small and marginal farmers as this is labour intensive and highly remunerative
sector provides substantial employment and income opportunities in rural area. The
fruit and vegetable occupies major share of agricultural produce being produced from
the district. A properly maintained orchard brings better return than field crops for
the same plot of land. A cultivator who grows only cereal crops cannot keep himself
engaged throughout the year whereas a fruit grower remains engaged throughout the
year. There is a huge scope of horticulture development in the district.

Year wise production (000 Tonnes) of important fruits & vegetables in Bhagalpur:
2015-16 to 2019-20
Year 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Fruits
Banana 54.6 54.43 55.19 55.2 56.68
Guava 5.8 5.58 5.58 5.59 5.6
Mango 73.3 73.09 74.1 74.12 74.13
Vegetables `
Potato 168.4 262.88 263.26 245.11 263.26
Onion 40.4 40.16 38.24 35.39 35.39
Brinjal 36 34 33.5 33.52 34.25
Cauliflower 29.2 29 29 29.01 29.02
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2016-17 to 2020-21

4.6 Agricultural Marketing:

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of the district. Land of the
district is very fertile and paddy/rice is the main crop of the district. It accounts for
the major portion of the gross area sown. Wheat is also grown in some parts of the
district and over the years wheat is emerging as an important crop in the district.
Maize is also grown in the district. Sugarcane, potato and are some of the non-
cereal crops grown. The district is famous for mango. Paddy, wheat, maize,
sugarcane, oilseeds and vegetables are
21 grown on commercial basis too. As per
information available, agricultural products are sold in local markets by the
farmers as well as in outside markets through agricultural traders. There are Sabji
Mandis located in the district and there is a Bazar Samiti located in Bhagalpur
district. The agricultural storage and warehouse play a crucial role in agricultural
marketing by providing an uninterrupted supply of agro produce in offseason.
Therefore, these are important components of agricultural marketing and for
financial assistance to farmers. In Bihar State, the Bihar State Warehousing
Corporation (BSWC) provides godowns for agricultural produce, seed, manure,
fertilizer and notified commodities. The warehouses can be both government-
owned and hired. As per Bihar Economic Survey Report, 2021-22; the number of
warehouse centers in Bihar has increased from 33 to 61 during 2010-11 to 2021-
22 (up to Septermber-2021). The available capacity, utilized capacity and
percentage of capacity utilization have increased over the years. As per
information available from BSWC website up to June-2021; there are 06 divisions
of BSWC in Bihar and 61 warehouses of BSWC.

The Govt. of Bihar has also introduced a Scheme called Bihar State Vegetable
Processing and Marketing Scheme to strength the vegetable growers by offering
remunerative prices. Through the Department of Cooperatives, the State Govt. is
running the Scheme in a three-tier cooperative structure such as Primary
Vegetable Cooperative Society (PVCS) at block level, Vegetable Processing and
Marketing Union at cluster level (group of districts) and Vegetable Processing and
Marketing Federation (VEGFED) at the State level.

4.7 Irrigation:

Presently the Bihar State is sufficiency endowed with both surface and ground
water resources. But, given the nature of agriculture in Bihar which is largely rain fed,
population growth, technological advancement, climate change, irregularity of yield;
there is always a need to ensure adequate supply of water for agriculture. Irrigation
plays an important role herein by raising the productivity of agricultural crops and
allied sectors. The average rainfall in Bhagalpur district remained 1097.2 millimeters
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in 2021-22 (upto September). The Gross Irrigated Area by different sources of
irrigation in Bihar as well as in Bhagalpur in 2018-19 & 2019-20 is presented below.
 Gross Irrigated Area (000 Hectares) in Bhagalpur & Bihar: 2018-19 & 2019-20

Source of Irrigation Bhagalpur Bihar

2018-19 2019-20 2018-19 2019-20
Canals 7.91 8.11 1659.14 1660.63
Tanks 0 0 115.31 108.97
Tube wells 84.96 87.04 3488.84 3434.1
Other Wells 0 0 41.05 39.02
Other Sources 0.95 0.97 188.37 192
Total 93.82 96.11 5492.71 5434.73
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21 to 2021-22

4.8 Forest:

Forests are important in terms of ecological stability, providing habitat to

wildlife and biodiversity, regulating climate and hydrological cycles. In Bihar State,
rich deciduous natural forests are observed in the southern parts of Bihar like
Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Jamui, Munger, Banka and Gaya. Forest cover provides
ecosystem which have implications for altering climatic conditions. Forest covers are
of three types i.e. very dense forest, moderate dense forest and open forest.
Bhagalpur forest is divided into four regions. The forest mostly have dry dedicous
trees i.e., tandu patta, khair, plantseeso, akesia, ambala and bair. In past the area was
well known for its wildlife games. In Bihar, very dense forest, moderate dense forest
and total forest cover area increased between 2019 and 2021 and stood at 7380
square kilometers in 2021 mainly due to various initiatives from State Govt. to
improve forest cover area and their quality by creating growth-promoting and
creational activities such as Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission. Forest area in Bihar as well
as in Bhagalpur in 2019 and 2021 by different types of forests is presented on the
basis of Bihar Economic Survey, 2021-22 Report database:

Forest Area (in square kilometer) in Bhagalpur & Bihar: 2019 & 2021
Forest Type Bhagalpur Bihar
2019 2021 2019 2021
Geographical Area 2569 2569 94163 94163
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Very Dense Forest 0 0 333.1 333.4
Moderate Dense Forest 46.2 46.4 3280.3 3285.8

Open Forest 23.5 23.5 3692.5 3761.5

Total Forest Cover 69.7 69.9 7306 7380.8

Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22

4.9 Fishery
In Bihar there is a good scope for fisheries as there is availability of fresh water
resources. Fisheries sector is important in terms of income generation of the rural
poor. A picture of production of fish as well as fish seeds in Bhagalpur district and
Bihar is given below.

Production of Fish (000 Tonnes) & Fish Seeds (Lakhs) in Bhagalpur & Bihar
Year Bhagalpur Bihar
Fish Fish Seeds Fish Fish Seeds
2016-17 13.61 375 509.08 7932.55
2017-18 14.09 377.25 587.85 9206.29
2018-19 14.3 373.2 602.13 9286.50
2019-20 14.9 448.0 641.06 13727.18
2020-21 13.1 38.0 683.2 17069.4
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2019-20 to 2021-22

4.10 Livestock
The population of selected livestock animals such as goat, buffalo, cattle, sheep
and pig on the basis of 19th Livestock Census 2012 district wise report for Bhagalpur
district is presented in Table below.
Population (Nos.) of livestock in Bhagalpur district in 2012
Goat Pig Buffalo Cattle Sheep
2012
581582 1066 210532 509095 543
Source: 19th Livestock Census, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Between 2016-17 and 2020-21 there has been significant growth in

production of milk, eggs, meat and wool in Bihar State. Dairy sector plays an
important role in rural enterprises in Bihar.
24 Under the Bihar State Milk Co-operative
Federation Ltd. (COMFED), there has been a steady increase in milk production in the
States and districts. The trends in milk production in Bhagalpur district during 2016-
17 and 2020-21 is presented based on Bihar Economic Survey Reports 2018-19 to
2021-22.
Production of milk (000 tonnes) in Bhagalpur district: 2016-17 and 2020-21
Year Cow Buffalo Goat Total
2016-17 233.27 90.27 7.8 331.35
2017-18 244.74 102.46 7.93 355.14
2018-19 252.02 109.44 8.21 369.67
2019-20 268.63 118.59 8.98 396.2
2020-21 334.67 123.09 8.57 466.33
Source: Bihar Economic Survey 2018-19 to 2021-22

4.11 Tourism
Bhagalpur district in Bihar is home to myriad tourist attractions.
Magnificent temples, historical places and Islamic pilgrimage centers are
located in the district. Excellent connectivity via road and efficient means of
local transport has boosted up tourism in Bhagalpur. As a result, the number
of tourists visiting the place has increased considerably. Touring around the
district is a pleasant experience from October to March, which is considered
the best time to visit Bhagalpur. Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Siddha
Kshetra, Vikramshila museum, Dolphin reserved park, Mandar Hill,
Sultanganj and Maharshi Mehi Aashram, Kuppaghat are attracting domestic
and international tourists fruitfully.

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 CHAPTER 5

AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT

5.1 Existing Status of Industrial Areas in the District Bhagalpur:

Land Prevailing
Land No of
S. Name of develo Rate Per Noof No of Vacant
acquired(In allotted
No. Ind. Area ped(In Acre Plots Plots
Acres) Plots
Acres) (Rs. In Lakh)

Barari
1 Bhagalpur
20.78 19.61 113 98 15 81

Industrial Area,
2
412.97 00 00 00 412.97 00
Kahalgaon

Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

5.2 Railway

Bhagalpur Junction railway station is an A-1 category railway station

serving the city of Bhagalpur in the Bhagalpur district of Indian state of Bihar.
It comes under jurisdiction of Malda Railway Division of Eastern
Railway Zone of Indian Railways. Bhagalpur Railway Station is among the 148
important stations that have been selected for redevelopment with world-
class infrastructure having an airport like look. Malda Division has approved
its master plan for redevelopment at a cost of 481.60 crores. A new terminal
will also be built next to this station and its DPR has been sent to the ministry
for approval.
Bhagalpur Junction railway station is connected to most of the major
cities in India by the railway network. It lies in the Sahibganj loop which
serves Bhagalpur with numerous trains. It is the third busiest line in Bihar.
About 100 pairs of Express and 44 pairs of Passenger trains pass through this
line. Bhagalpur Junction is an A1 grade railway station.
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It is the highest revenue generator in the Malda railway division. It is
the third major railway station in Eastern Railway after Howrah and Sealdah.
 Bhagalpur is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah,
Bangalore, Ajmer, Kanpur Central, Patna, Katihar, Guwahati, Surat, Jammu
Tawi, Munger, Gaya and other cities.

5.3 Road Network:

Bhagalpur is located in the southern region of Bihar. It is one of the

oldest districts of Bihar and is situated in the Ganga basin at 141 ft above
the sea level. The city is spread on an area of 2569 sq. km. It Lies between
25° 07′ – 25° 30′ N Latitude and between 86° 37′ – 87° 30’E longitude. The
district is surrounded by Munger, Khagaria, Madhepura, Purnea, Katihar
and Banka districts of Bihar, Godda and Sahebganj districts of Jharkhand.
Bhagalpur district comprises three (3) Sub-Divisions: Bhagalpur Sadar,
Kahalgaon and Naugachia.
The capital of Bihar, Patna is 254 kilometres to the east. Status of Road
in Bhagalpur district:
Road communication networks (KMs) in Bhagalpur district: Year 2016-2021
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Sept 2021
National
146 146 146 176 176 176
Highways
State
72 72 72 56 56 56
Highways
Major
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District 264 280 277 267 331 348
Roads
Year 2010 2015 2020 2021 September, 2021
 2117 231
Rural Roads 1087 1231 2083 2103
(Paved) (Unpaved)
Source: Economic Survey 2021-22, Govt of Bihar

5.4 Airport

Bhagalpur City is connected by three nearest airports namely, Jay

Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna, Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri
West Bengal & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport Kolkata
which are 235 KM , 245 KM and 435 KM away from Bhagalpur City
respectively.

5.5 Communications:
There is wide network of post offices all over the district. The number
of post offices in the district stands at 249. Department of Post is also
running several schemes under good amount have been deposited by the
people of the district.

5.6 Entrepreneurship:
Among various Indian states, industry development is relatively
limited in Bihar. However, the State including its districts has remained an
important source of supply of raw materials to other industrially developed
States/parts of the country. Particularly, in the South Bihar region, there has
always been an abundance of agriculture and agro based products which can
be the raw materials for agro based industries. In addition, agriculture allied
sectors such as animal husbandry, finishing and forest based resources can
also be part of raw material inputs for industrial enterprises. Given the
availability of agro based raw materials and allied sector resources, there is
always a good scope for developing entrepreneurship in the districts
including Bhagalpur. Entrepreneurship and particularly Micro and Small
enterprises are the backbone of the economy as they create employment and
generate income for working class. Considering the population of the State
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and its expanding market demand in various areas, entrepreneurship has
good prospect in the State. Both the State and Central Govt. therefore have
adopted several policy measures to encourage entrepreneurship and
industrialization in the State. Prime Minister Employment Generation
Programme, Prime Minister MUDRA Yojana, Stand Up India are some of the
key initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship from Central Govt. whereas
Bihar Start Up Policy-2022, Chief Minister SC, ST, EBC Udyami Yojana, Chief
Minister Mahila Udyami Yojana, Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Yojana are key
policy measures from Bihar State Govt. to strength entrepreneurship in the
State and district.

5.7 Scope for Tourism

Bhagalpur district in Bihar is home to myriad tourist attractions.
Magnificent temples, historical places and Islamic pilgrimage centers are
located in the district. Excellent connectivity via road and efficient means of
local transport has boosted up tourism in Bhagalpur. As a result, the number
of tourists visiting the place has increased considerably. Touring around the
district is a pleasant experience from October to March, which is considered
the best time to visit Bhagalpur. Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Siddha
Kshetra, Vikramshila museum, Dolphin reserved park, Mandar Hill,
Sultanganj and Maharshi Mehi Aashram, Kuppaghat are attracting domestic
and international tourists fruitfully.

Ruins of Vikramshila: The royal university of Vikramsila, 38 km from

Bhagalpur ranks next to Nalanda and owes its origin to Dharmapala (770-
810 A.D.), the devout Pala king who loved to call himself Paramasaugata
(chief worshipper of the Buddha)and was a great patron of Mahayana
Buddhism.Dharmapala was impressed by two things which prompted him to
establish Vikramsila university. Firstly, the rocky hillock anchored around
the confluence of Kosi and Ganga at Vateshwarasthan was not only a scenic
attraction but a popular tantric site as evident from the presence of a Kali
temple (instead of Parvati’s) in front of Shiva temple, besides various other
caves and rock cut sculptures dating back to the 6\7th century A.D. Secondly,
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the place was associated with pilgrimage due to Uttarbahini which drew
large crowds during Varsavardhana.Unlike Nalanda, sources of information
on Vikramsila is confined to Tibetan texts and they make us believe that
Dharmapala in his earlier birth was an accomplished acharya, Kampilya, who
had attained siddhi or perfection in Mahayana mudra mysticism here and
was determined to build a monastery one day.

Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra: Shri Champapur

Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra is an Siddha Kshetra (Place of Salvation). It is
quite an ancient and historic Teerth Kshetra. Shri Champapur Digamber Jain
Siddha Kshetra is located at village Nathnagar, District Bhagalpur. By road it
is 3.5 km away from Bhagalpur, 270 Kms. from Patna. Champapur is the only
‘Panch Kalyanaka Kshetra’ in the world which is related to Panch Kalyanaka:
– “(i) Garbha, (ii) Janma, (iii) Tapa, (iv) Gyan and (v) Moksha” of 12th
Tirthankara Bhagwan Vasupujya (The first ascetic saint).

Tilka Manjhi: Tilka Majhi was the first Paharia leader who took up the arms
against the British in the 1780s. The British surrounded the Tilapore forest
from which he operated but he and his men held them at bay for several
weeks. When he was finally caught in 1784, he was tied to the tail of a horse
and dragged all the way to the collector’s residence at Bhagalpur, Bihar.
There, his lacerated body was hung from a Banyan tree. A statue to the
heroic leader was erected at the spot after Indian independence ,which is
nearby residence of S.P. Bhagalpur and named after him “TILKA MANJHI
CHOWK”. Also the Bhagalpur University named after him “TILKA MANJHI
BHAGALPUR UNIVERSITY”.

Maharshi Mehi Aashram, Kuppaghat: Maharshi Mehi Paramhansji Maharaj

was a Sant in the link of Sants like Kabir and Nanak. He had attained
perfection and was a God-realized Soul. His spirit-force was ever absorbed in
the Logos and He was endowed with all the marks of a Sant.

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 Health:
 Infrastructure available in Bhagalpur district
(a) District Hospital Sept 2021 No. 1
(b) Referral Sept 2021 No.
Hospital 3

(c) SDH Sept 2021 No. 2

(d) Primary Health Sept 2021 No. 16
(e) Health Sub-Centre Sept 2021
Centers No.
362

(f) APHC Sept 2021 No. 53

Source: Economic Survey 2021-22, Govt of Bihar

 Education: The educational infrastructure available in Bhagalpur:

Number of Primary and Upper Primary Schools in Bhagalpur District (Nos)
Year 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
District Upper Upper Upper
Primary Total Primary Total Primary Total
Primary Primary Primary
Bhagalpur 963 1013 1976 964 1031 1995 961 841 1802
Source: Economic Survey 2021-22, Govt of Bihar
Stream Wise number of Colleges in Bhagalpur District (Nos)
Art,
Fine
Affiliate Constituent Total Engineering Medical B.Ed Law Others
Work,
Social
Bhagalpur 16 12 28 17 1 1 7 1 2
Source: Economic Survey 2021-22, Govt of Bihar
Among the educational institutions, following are the prominent in
place:
 Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University: It is also known as Bhagalpur
University, is a premier institution for providing higher education in
the state of Bihar. The university is situated in Bhagalpur town of Bihar
State in India and is named after famous freedom fighter Tilka Manjhi.
Established on 12 July 1960, it is a public university sprawled within
264 acres of lush green campus ideal for teaching and learning. The
university has 6 Faculties, 34 Teaching Departments, 5 Research
Centres and 12 Constituent Colleges, besides affiliated to it 11 Colleges
and 14 B.Ed. Colleges.
 Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour established on 5th August, 2010
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is a basic and strategic institution supporting more than 500
 researchers and educationist towards imparting education at graduate
and post graduate level, conducting basic, strategic, applied and
adaptive research activities, ensuring effective transfer of technologies
and capacity building of farmers and extension personnel. The
university has 6 colleges (5 Agriculture and 1 Horticulture) and 12
research stations spread in 3 agro-ecological zones of Bihar. The
University also has 21 KVKS established in 20 of the 25 districts falling
under the jurisdiction of the University. The degree programmes of the
university and its colleges have been accredited by ICAR in 2015-16.
The university is also an ISO 9000:2008 certified organisation with
International standard operating protocols for maintaining highest
standards in teaching, research, extension and training.
 Bhagalpur College Of Engineering, Bhagalpur: Bhagalpur College of
Engineering (B.C.E) Bhagalpur was set up by the Department Of
Science and Technology Government of Bihar in the year 1960 with a
view to providing efficient system of technical education in Bihar.
Earlier the affiliation was under Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur University
(TMBU) Bhagalpur BIHAR which was later passed on to Aryabhatta
Knowledge University (AKU) Patna which was established by the
government of Bihar under Bihar Act 24 2008. BCE is administered by
the Department of Science and Technology under the guidance of the
government of Bihar.Since the inception of this seat of learning, it has
moved ahead with the singular aim of training the students in the field
of science and technology, not only the theoretical instructions
scattered in hundreds of engineering books but also the pragmatic,
down-to-earth practical solutions of the innumerable Engineering
problems faced by the working technocrats in various Industries, R&D
cells and Govt. departments. About 5000 Alumni, contributing to the
cause of science and technology in India and abroad in many important
capacities, speak of the glorious tradition of B.C.E the justification that
quantity dulls the edge of quality and at least so the B.C.E.The institute
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offers full-time Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree programs in
 disciplines of science and technology viz. Computer Science &
Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
 Market Potential: The Gangetic plains are very fertile and the main
crops include rice, wheat, maize, barley, and oilseeds. The economy
of Bhagalpur is dependent mainly on agriculture and small
businesses. Bhagalpur has been associated with the silk industry for
hundreds of years, and famous all over India for its Tussar Silk &
Bhagalpuri Saree. Silkworms are employed to produce the
renowned Tussar Silk from which Tussar Saree is manufactured.
The Silk Institute and Agricultural University are located in the city.

 Lending Institutions:

No of No of
S.
Name of Bank/MLI Branche S. No. Name of Bank/MLI Branche
No.
s s
1 SBI 34 14 ICICI 8
2 CBI 4 15 Federal Bank 0
3 PNB 19 16 J & K Bank 0
4 CANARA 10 17 South India Bank 0
5 UCO 51 18 AXIS 8
6 BOB 12 19 HDFC 6
7 UBI 10 20 Indus Ind Bank 1
8 BOI 13 21 Karur Vaysya 0
9 BOM 1 22 Kotak Mahindra 0
10 Indian bank 11 23 Yes Bank 0
Indian Overseas BPB Bank
11 3 24 24
Bank
12 P&S 1 25 RBL Bank 0
13 IDBI 1 26 IDFC 0
Total Number of Commercial Bank Branches 218
Total number of Cooperative Bank Branches 8
Total Number of RRB Branches 39
Total Nuber of Small Finance bank Branches 11
Total branches 276
Credit- Deposit Ratio in Bhagalpur (As on 31.12.2022) 43.42%
Source: SLBC, Bihar

 Technical Skills: Several technical institutions are working in Bhagalpur

district with an emphasis to provide
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students. The list is as hereunder:
  Bhagalpur College Of Engineering, Bhagalpur
 Govt Polytechnic, Barari, Bhagalpur
 Govt Polytechnic (Textile Technology), Nathnagar, Bhagalpur
2022-23 Intake capacity (Branch wise)
Electrical
Name of Civi Electronic Electrica Compute EC & Mechanica Agr Textil Tota
Institution l s l r Science E Electronic l i e l
s
Bhagalpur
College of
30 40 45 40 -- -- 45 -- -- 200
Engineerin
g
Govt
Polytechnic 60 --
60 60 -- -- -- 60 60 300
, Barari,
Bhagalpur
Fashion & Cost Design & Dress
Garments
Clothing Making
Govt
Polytechnic
60 60 60 60 240
Nathnagar,
Bhagalpur
 Source: Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt of Bihar

 Training Facilities:
 MSME- Development & Facilitation Office, Patna: The Institute conducts
several types of trainings for the prospective and existing entrepreneurs
in the district from time to time. Among these, Entrepreneurship
Awareness Program for Youth, Entrepreneurship Awareness Program for
Clusters, Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Program, Management
Development Program, One Day Awareness Programs on different topics,
etc.

 Khadi Village & Industries Commission, Patna: It imparts several training

programs on detergent making, agarbatti making, Tally Accounting,
Stitching and tailoring, spun yarn on Solar Charkha through their
institution namely Dr. Rajendra Prasad Multi Disciplinary Training Centre
, KVIC, Patna, Bihar. 34
 Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI): RSETIs are Rural Self
Employment Training Institutes, an initiative of Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD) to have dedicated infrastructure in each district of
the country to impart training and skill upgradation of rural youth geared
towards entrepreneurship development. RSETIs are managed by banks
with active co-operation from the Government of India and State
Governments. The RSETI at Champapur, Bhagalpur is running by lead
Bank of Bhagalpur district i.e. UCO Bank offering numerous courses for
attaining the goal of self-employment.

 Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED): The Institute setup by

Department of Industries, Govt of Bihar with a motive to provide training
on various trades in all districts of State of Bihar for attaining the goal of
self-employment.

 Upendra Maharathi Shilpa Anusandhan Sansthan: It was established in

1956 by Department of Industries, Government of Bihar. It’s aimed to
preserve, research and promote the various forms of Bihar handicrafts.
The institute is continuously working on growth and development of
crafts sector and craftsmen in an integrated manner by generating
requisite knowledge, training programme and workshops for upgradation
of relevant skills. The Institute conducts product development, research
and training activities and also attempts to safeguard the languishing
crafts of the state.

 Prime Minster Kaushal Vikash Yojana: (https://pmkvyofficial.org/)

 National Skill Development Corporation: (https://nsdcindia.org/)
 Bihar Skill Development Mission: (https://www.skillmissionbihar.org/)

5.9 Schemes:
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Central Government:
Ministry of MSME, Govt of India
 Prime Minister Employment generation Program (PMEGP): It is a
credit linked subsidy scheme providing loan for manufacturing and
services and provides the subsidy of 15% to 35% of the project based on
different criteria with a motive of generating employment opportunities
in rural as well as urban areas of the country through setting up of new
self-employment ventures/projects/micro enterprises. There are
tremendous opportunities for developing suitable services relating to
Food & Agro sector under the PMEGP Scheme that needs to be availed by
the entrepreneurs.

Under PMEGP, maximum number of units have been benefitted under

Food & Agro Sector namely flour mill, rice mill, oil mill, spice
manufacturing, milk processing, bakery products etc.

Sl. Activity Eligibility Funding Pattern

No.
1 Loan to (i) Any individual, above 18 years (i) Loan upto Rs 50 Lakh.for
Unemployed (ii) Self Help Groups Manufacturing Enterprises and Rs
Youth for (iii) Institutions registered under Societies 20 Lakh for Service Enterprise
setting up of Registration Act,1860; (ii) Subsidy @ 15 % For general
new (iv) Production Co-operative Societies, (iii) Extra Subsidy @10 % for SC/ST /
Manufacturing and OBC/Minorities/Women, Ex
/ Service (v) Charitable Trusts. servicemen, PH, NER, Hill and
Enterprises Border areas etc.
(iv) Extra Subsidy @ 10 % for Rural
Areas
nd
2 2 Loan for All Existing PMEGP Units whose margin (i) Subsidy @ 15 % For general
Upgradation of money claim has been adjusted and the (ii) 20 % in NER / Hilly States
Existing PMEGP first loan repaid in stipulated time.
Units Min. 10 % beneficiary contribution of
proposed expansion / up-gradation cost
Application by individual Proposals under the scheme shall be submitted online at
https://www.kviconline.gov.in/pmegpeportal/jsp/pmegponline.jsp

 Credit Guarantee Fund Trust Scheme For MSEs (CGTMSE): Under

CGTMSE scheme, both new and existing micro and small enterprises
including service enterprises are eligible for a maximum credit cap of Rs.
200 lakh with an objective of availability of bank credit without the
hassles of collaterals / third party guarantees for setting up a Micro and
Small Enterprise (MSE). 36
 Sl. Activity
No.
1 i. Collateral / third party
guarantee free credit facility
ii. Manufacturing / Service
maximum credit cap of Rs.
200 lakh
iii. Retail trade -credit facility
from 10 Lakh to 100 Lakh.
Eligibility Funding Pattern
i. individual, above 18 years i. 75% of the amount in
ii. Self Help Groups default subject to a
iii. Institutions registered under maximum of 150 lakh
Societies Registration act,1860 ii. Up to 85% for Micro for
iv. Production Co-operative Loan up to 5 Lakh
Societies, and iii. 50% for MSE Retail Trade
v. Charitable Trusts. Max. of 50 lakh

 Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional Industries

(SFURTI): To organize the traditional industries and artisans into clusters to
make them competitive and provide support for their long term
sustainability and economy of scale; to provide sustained employment for
traditional industry artisans and rural entrepreneurs; Number of
artisans/workers etc. should not be less than 100 (50 for NER & Hilly areas).

Sl. No. Activity Eligibility Funding Pattern

i. Soft Interventions A SPV of Cluster Artisans Comprises of i. up to 10% of the
1 including skill i. a Society registered under Societies amount of Hard
trainings, capacity (Registration) Act, 1860; Intervention (HI) or Rs.
building, design ii. a Co-operative Society under an 25 lakh, whichever is
development appropriate statute; less.
iii. a Producer Company under section
ii. Hard Interventions 465(1) of Companies Act, 2013 (18 i. 90 % for general Areas
(HI) including CFCs, of 2013); ii.95% in case of North
RMBs, training iv. a Section 8 Company under The Eastern Region (NER),
centres, etc. * Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013); J&K and hilly states
v. a Trust; or
iii. Thematic vi. vi. Any other legal entity, with the i. Additional 5% of the
Intervention prior approval of SSC. total budget allocation
if claimed by the NA.
Maximum Financial Assistance for the cluster is
i. Rs.2.50 crore for Regular Clusters (upto 500 artisans)
ii. Rs.5.00 crore for Major Clusters (More than 500 artisans)
Proposals for setting up of clusters under the scheme shall be submitted by Implementing
agencies online at https://sfurti.msme.gov.in/SFURTI/SignUp.aspx

 MSEs Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP): To support the

sustainability and growth of MSEs by improvement of technology, skills &
quality, market access etc., to build capacity of MSEs for common supportive
action through formation of self help groups, consortia, upgradation of
associations, etc., to create/upgrade infrastructural facilities in the new /
existing Industrial Areas/ Clusters of MSEs., to set up Common Facility
Centers (for testing, training, raw material depot, effluent treatment,
complementing production processes, etc.)., Promotion of green &
sustainable manufacturing technology 37 for the clusters so as to enable units
switch to sustainable and green production processes and products.
 Sl. Activity Eligibility
No.
1 Common An SPV, a Section 8
Facility centre company (as per
Companies Act 2013)
comprises of minimum of
20 MSE cluster units
serving as members of
SPV.
Min. contribution of the
cluster beneficiaries @
10 %
Infrastructural State/UT Governments
development through an appropriate
Projects State Government /UT
Agency with a good track
record in implementing
such Projects.
Funding Pattern
Grant in aid
I. 70% of the cost of Project of maximum
Rs.10.00 crore.
II. 60% of the cost of Project of between
Rs.10.00 crore and Rs 30.00 Crores
III. (10 % additional subsidy) in NE & Hill States,
Island territories, Aspirational Districts / LWE
affected Districts, Clusters with more than 50%
(a) micro/
village or (b) women owned or (c) SC/ST
units.
i. 60% of the cost of Project, Total max. Project
Cost b e t w e e n R s 5 . 0 0 c r o r e s t o
Rs.10.00 crore for Industrial Estate
ii. 50% for the project cost between Rs
5.00 crores to Rs.15.00 crore for Flatted
Factory Complex.
iii. 70% for the project cost between Rs
5.00 crores to Rs.15.00 crore for Projects in NE
& Hilly States, Island
territories, Aspirational Districts/ LWE affected
Districts, industrial areas/ estates/ Flatted
Factory Complex with more than 50% (a)
micro/ village or (b) women or (c) SC/ST unit

The cost of Project includes cost of Land (subject to maximum of 25% of Project Cost), building,
pre-operative expenses, preliminary expenses, machinery & equipment, miscellaneous fixed
assets, support infrastructure such as water supply, electricity and margin money for working
capital.
Beneficiaries desirous of availing the financial assistance under the scheme for CFC &
Marketing Hub/Exhibition Centre would apply online at https://cluster.dcmsme.gov.in/ by
submitting application along with a Concept Note

 Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS):

Sl. No. Activity
1 Subsidy on Space Rent on
participation in domestic
Trade Fairs / Exhibition for
Promoting new market
access initiatives
2 Subsidy on Organizing /
participation in trade fairs
/ exhibitions organized
by Ministry /Office of
DC(MSME)/Government
organizations
Eligibility Funding Pattern
MSEs with i. 80% for General
valid Udyam ii. 100% for SC/ST/Women/NER
Registration
iii. Maximum Rs 30, 000/- for space rent
iv. Plus 15000/- for contingency expenditure
towards travel & freight
Subsidy on space rent paid
MSMEs - i. 80 % for General Category units
Ministry /Office
ii. 100% for exclusive trade fairs for Self Help
of DC(MSME)/
Organisations Groups (SHGs) / Artisans / NER MSEs &
SC/ST/ Women/ Divgyang (PH) units limited
to Rs 30,000/-Space Rent charges:
iii.Max. hiring built up space for
a. Regional fair -Up to Rs. 15 Lakh b.
Rs 25 Lakh for National
c. Rs 40 Lakh for International Events.
iv. Advertisement and Publicity up to Rs 15.00
38 Lakh maximum or actual whichever is less
3 Development of Retail State Govt./ Development of Retail Outlet: For promoting
Outlets MSMEs GI products
• Rs. 3O lakh max per outlet in Metro & A class
cities and Rs. 20 lakh max per outlets for
other cities shall be provided towards
infrastructure outlet area of 500 sq.ft with
proper interior design, including computer,
printer, bill counter, catalogue of product ald
show case to the retailer subject to 5O%
contribution from the retailer.
• Limit of GIA will be Rs. 15.0 lakh for Class A &
Metro cities and Rs. 10.0 lakh for other cities,
subject to matching contribution from the
retailer. Only the products with valid
Geographical Indications (GI) would be sold
at such outlets. The seller must have an MoU
/Agreement with GI holder.
• Industry Association/Trade Bodies may
submit the proposal
4 Capacity building of MSMEs MSME Units Cluster based interventions for specific packaging
in modern land branding requirements: Sanction of max. Rs 15
packaging lakh/cluster or actual, whichever is less, depending
technique on the type of approved cluster

5 Adoption of Barcode Micro enterprises Providing financial assistance of 80% of one-time

which have UDYAM registration fee and annual recurring fee (for first
Registration and three years) paid by micro enterprises for obtaining
also have up to 1000 Nos. of bar codes (i.e. products) or
registration with actual whichever is less subject to Rs 50,650/-
GS1 India for use of (Fifty thousand six hundred and fifty) max.
Bar Codes

6 Adoption of E-Commerce Micro enterprises Providing financial assistance on annual

Platform with valid membership fee /subscription fee/contingency
UDYAM expenses (photography, cataloguing, advertising
Registration etc.) for selling their products or services by Micro
Enterprises (up to 10 new products) through e-
commerce portal "MSME Global Mart" being
operated by National Small Industries Corporation.
The financial assistance may be provided 75% of
paid amount by Micro Enterprises subject to
maximum Rs. 25,000/- (excluding applicable taxes),
whichever is less per financial year

7 Vendor Development
programs
MSME Stake CPSE level Vendor Development Program cum
holder Exhibition of Products: Sanction of max. Rs 5.0 lakh /
program or actual, whichever is less, per program.
Each program would consist of training on various
aspects related to GeM and exhibition of products

 Public Procurement Policy 2018: The objective of Policy is promotion

and development of Micro and Small Enterprises by supporting them in
marketing of products produced and services rendered by them.
However, the policy rests upon core principle of competitiveness,
adhering to sound procurement practices and execution of supplies in
accordance with a system which
39 is fair, equitable, transparent,
competitive and cost effective. Total 46 Central Departments, 51 Central
 Ministries & 277 Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSU) are under
Universe of the Policy as buyers.

 ZED Certification Scheme: Focus on Zero effect manufacturing. An

extensive drive to create proper awareness in MSMEs about Zero Defect
Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing and motivate them for assessment of
their enterprise for ZED and support them.
 ZED Certification can be attained in three levels

 Level I: Self Certification-- BRONZE .

 Level 2: Conformity with Standards -SILVER

 Level 3: Striving for Excellence--GOLD

 https://zed.msme.gov.in

 Support to MSMEs through Incubators

 Assist Incubation of Innovative Ideas
Registration of Host Institute (HIs)
• Grant to HIs: up to Rs. 1.00 Cr. for procurement and installation of
relevant P&M, HW/SW etc. in BI to strengthen the technology related
R&D activities and common facilities for incubates of BI.
• Govt assistance for Incubation of Idea: Rs 15 Lakhs per idea to HIs
•

 International Trade Fairs/ Exhibition (IC Scheme)

Eligible Scale of Assistance
Items
Space Rent 100% of the space rent subject to a maximum of Rs 3.00 Lakhs or actual rent
Charges paid, whichever is lower (for one MSME Unit)
Office Bearer is not eligible for space rent
Air Fare 100% of the economy class airfare subject to a maximum of Rs.1.50 lakh or
actual fare paid, whichever is lower (for one MSME unit & For office bearer of
the applicant organisation).
Freight charges Actual subject to maximum of 50,000/- per MSME unit (Rs.75,000/- per MSME
unit for Latin American countries)
Advertisement Maximum of Rs 2.50 lakhs or actual whichever is less for a delegation size upto
& Publicity 14 MSME Units and Maximum of Rs 5.00 Lakhs or actual whichever is less
Charges subject to a delegation of 15 MSME units or more
Registration Maximum of Rs 5,000 or 40 actual whichever is less per MSME unit
Fee
 MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme
 Eligibility: All MSMEs registered with UDYAM, Micro & Small
Enterprises - Cluster Development Program (MSE-CDP) Schemes,
Units under SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional
Industries) clusters.

 MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme can be attained in THREE

Levels after registering and taking the Lean Pledge:
https://lean.msme.gov.in/verifyudyam/Register

 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) :

Under the scheme assistance for Grant on Patent /GI registration,
reimbursements are being made for following components:
Domestic Patent : Rs.1.00 Lakh
Foreign Patent : Rs.5.00 Lakh
G.I. registration : Rs.2.00 Lakh
Trade Mark : Rs 0.10 Lakh
Design Registration : Rs 0.20 Lakh
Assistance for IPFC : Rs 100.00 Lakhs
 Honey Mission under KVIC: Under Honey Mission program, bee colonies
have been to be distributed to the 10, 2OO beneficiaries (10 Bee hives &
Bee colonies to each beneficiary). Apart from that support activities for
bee keeping i.e. Skill Development Training on bee keeping by Master
trainer are provided.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt of India

 Kisan Sampada Yojana: The scheme is having 8 components:
 Setting up of Mega Food Park
 Agro Processing Cluster Scheme
 Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
 Operation Green
 Creation / Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities
(CEFPPC)
 Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
 Food Safety & Quality Assurance
41 Infrastructure
 Setting Up/Up-gradation of Quality Control/Food testing Laboratories
  HACCP/ ISO Standards/Food Safety/Quality Management Systems
 Human Resources and Institutions
 Research & Development
 PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
(PMFME Scheme) under Atmanirbhar Bharat Yojna

Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India

 Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)

 Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI)
 Agribusiness Development through Venture Capital Assistance and Project
Development Facility (VCA)
 National Agriculture Market (e NAM)-
 Strengthening of AGMARK Grading Facilities (SAGF)
 National Horticultural Board (NHB)
 Revised Agri Clinics And Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme -2018
 National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
 Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

 Pradhanmantri Mudra Yojana: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

(PMMY) is a scheme launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on April 8,
2015 for providing loans without any collateral or security, up to 10 lakh
to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises. The repayment
tenure of Mudra loan ranges from 3 years to 5 years with flexible EMI
options.. These loans are classified as MUDRA loans under PMMY.

These loans are given by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance

Banks, MFIs and NBFCs. The borrower can approach any of the lending
institutions mentioned above or can apply online through this portal
www.udyamimitra.in . The interventions have been named 'Shishu',
'Kishore' and 'Tarun' .

 Shishu : covering loans upto Rs 50,000/-

 Kishor : covering loans above

42 Rs 50,000/- and upto Rs 5 lakh

 Tarun : covering loans above Rs 5 lakh and upto Rs 10 lakh

 Special Provision for Women Entrepreneur: United Mahila Udhyami
Yojana is a part of the Mudra scheme. Under this, women engaged in
production, manufacturing or service-related economic activities can
apply for a loan. This scheme is specially formulated to empower women
entrepreneurs and encourage them further. Women with more than 50%
financial holdings in a company can also apply for a Mudra loan under this
category.

 Stand Up India: Financial assistance between Rs.10 lakh and 1 Crore to at least
one SC/ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a
Greenfield enterprise. This enterprise may be in manufacturing, services or the
trading sector. In case of non-individual enterprises at least 51% of the
shareholding and controlling stake should be held by either an SC/ST or Woman
entrepreneur.

State Government
 Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016 by State Government for High
Priority Sectors viz ESDM, Textile & Leather Sector, IT and ITeS Sector and Food
Processing Sector and other Priority Sectors. Under the policy, the projects upto Rs
10 Lakhs of MSMEs, SIPB approval is granted at district level by District Industries
Centre.

 Bihar Start-Up Policy, 2022: To enable Bihar emerge as the most preferred
destination for Startups and entrepreneurs by leveraging the potential of local
youth through a conducive startup ecosystem for inclusive growth in the State”.
Bihar’s startup policy was launched in Bihar in the month August 2022 to boost
entrepreneurship in the state. Young Bihar entrepreneurs would get a loan of 10
lakh without interest for ten years. This sum will be allocated as seed money under
the Bihar Startup Policy 2022. Enhanced incentives of 5 percent for female
entrepreneurs, in addition to a grant of 3 lakh rupees for businesses that
participate in “rigorous training for product improvement and finance.” In addition
to shared office space, there are financial
43 incentives and other amenities available.
 Created a startup platform for young business people in the state of Bihar who is
interested in taking advantage of the policies and programs available to them.

 मुख्यमंत्री अनुसूचित जाचत/अनुसूचित जनजाचत/अचत चिछडा वर्ग/मचिला/युवा उद्यमी

योजना - For enabling prospective entrepreneurs from SC/ST/General/women

category to become a successful entrepreneur by providing financial assistance

upto Rs 10 lakhs. After selection, the provision of maximum upto Rs 5 Lakh as grant
and upto Rs 5 Lakh as soft loan. The provision of Rs 25,000/- per unit is also
available for training and Project monitoring committee (PMA).

 Mukhyamantri Tasar Vikas Yojana: Govt of Bihar is providing Rs 10,000/- as

working capital grant to weavers under said scheme. Assistance/grant is also
provided for making sheds to weavers upto Rs 50,000/-.

 बुनकर बीमा योजना : Under the scheme, the insurance of weavers are done by
Industries Department, Govt of Bihar and insurance premium is paid by
Government.
 जजला औद्योजिक नवप्रवर्तन योजना : The scheme formed for giving employment to
displaced workers due to COVID-19 pandemic by providing a lump sum grant of Rs
10 Lakhs under said scheme in which 90% working capital is included. Various
clusters are formed in the field of Garment Manufacturing, Plumbing & sanitation,
Repairing of Electrical Gadgets, Carpentry, etc under the scheme by forming group
of 10 artisans (Mini-Cluster).

 मुख्यमंत्री क्लस्टर जवकास योजना: The scheme aims to setup CFC for MSME clusters in
different district of Bihar for capacity enhancement in terms of modern technology,
marketing, skill development by providing latest machinery and equipments,
packaging centre. The provision of financial assistance under scheme is 9% of total
project cost maximum upto Rs 10 Crores.

 Oxygen Production Promotion Policy, 2021: Diversion of industrial

oxygen for medical purposes 44coupled with other efforts taken by
Government of India and Government of Bihar has lessened the pressure
 on supply of oxygen to the Hospitals based in Bihar. However, there is
need to ramp up production of oxygen in the State so as to meet its
increasing demand. This policy has been introduced with an aim to
leverage the opportunities in Oxygen manufacturing and to make Bihar
self-dependant in production of Oxygen. This policy aims to achieve the
following objectives for the overall growth and development of Oxygen
manufacturing industries in the State.

 Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, 2021: This policy aims to achieve

the following objectives for the overall growth and development of green-
field new 100% Ethanol manufacturing industries in the State with a goal of
providing remunerative returns to investors, farmers and all other
stakeholders. The investor would get a 15 % subsidy, maximum upto Rs 5
Crore besides exemption from stamp duty, registration,, land conversion
fees, electricity duty. SC/ST, EBC, Women, Divyang, Acid Attack survivor will
be given 15.75% subsidy upto Rs 5.25 crores.

5.10 Important Notifications/Circulars

(i) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi,
Notification, dated, 26/06/2020, The Gazette of India: Extraordinary, No.
1875, REGD. No. D.L.-33004/99.

(ii) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi,

Notification, dated, 23/03/2012, The Gazette of India: Extraordinary, No.
503, REGD. No. D.L.-33004/99.

(iii) Office Memorandum No. 16/17/2019-P&G/Policy, dated,

16/09/2020, Policy Division, Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME,
Govt. of India.

(iv) Office Memorandum No. 5/2(1)/2020/E-P&G/Policy, dated,

01/12/2020, Policy Division, Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME,
Govt. of India.

(v) Office Memorandum No. 5/2(1)/2020-P&G/Policy, dated,

17/07/2020, Policy Division, Office
45 of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME,
Govt. of India.
(vi) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi,
Notification, dated, 16/06/2021, The Gazette of India: Extraordinary, No.
2183, REGD. No. D.L.-33004/99.

(vii) Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga

Rejuvenation, Central Ground Water Authority, Ministry of Jalshakti, New
Delhi, Notification, dated, 24/09/2020, The Gazette of India:
Extraordinary, No. 2941, REGD. No. D.L.-33004/99.

(viii)Office Memorandum No. 12/17/2019-PPD, dated, 15/05/2020,

Public Procurement Division, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of India.

(ix) Office Memorandum No. 6/9/2020-PPD, dated, 24/08/2020,

Procurement Policy Division, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of India.

(x) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, New Delhi,

Notification, dated, 05/03/2021, The Gazette of India: Extraordinary, No.
967, REGD. No. D.L.-33004/99.

(xi) Office Memorandum No. 5/2(2)/2021-E/P&G/Policy (E-19025),

dated, 02/07/2021, Policy Division, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.

(xii) Department of Industries, Govt. of Bihar, Notification Memo No.

2528, dated, 10/09/2020.

(xiii) Department of Industries, Govt. of Bihar, Notification Memo No. 883,

dated, 29/06/2020.

(xiv) Department of Industries, Govt. of Bihar, Notification Memo No.

1038, dated, 13/05/2021.

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 CHAPTER 6

PRESENT INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO

6.1 Definition of MSMEs:

Vide Notification dated 26.06.2020, Ministry of MSME revised the definition

of MSMEs. Investment limit in plant and machinery has been enhanced and a
turnover criterion has also been introduced.

Investment in Plant & Machinery or Equipment And

Criteria
Annual Turnover
Activity Micro Small Medium
Investment< Rs. Investment< Rs. Investment< Rs.
1 cr. 10 cr. 50 cr.
Manufacturing & and and and
Services Turnover < Rs.5 Turnover < Turnover <
cr. Rs.50 cr. Rs.250 cr.

6.2 Category Wise MSME:

The comparison between MSMEs registered in Bhagalpur district under

Udyog Adhaar Memorandum and Udyam Registration (21.02.2023) is hereunder:

Micro Small Medium Total

Udyog Adhaar
Memorandum 26378 1130 25 27533
(UAM)
Udyam 22040 342 14
Registration 22396
Source: MSME Dashboard, Ministry of MSME, Govt of India

6.3 Khadi & Village Industries:

S.
Name and Address of Association Type of Industry
No.
Reshma Bunkar Khadi Gramodyog Sangh, Silk Saree, Ladies Suit,
1 Pharee Gali, Nathnagar Chowk, Bhagalpur- Dupatta, Shirting Cloth,
812006 47
Etc
Resham Khadi Sewa Udyog, Jogsar,
2 Silk Saree, Shrit Than, etc
Bhagalpur-812001
 Silk Saree, Ladies Suit,
Resham Khadi Udyog sangh, Vill Sheikhpua,
3 Dupatta, Shriting Than,
PO Kajraili, Bhagalpur-812002
Silk-Cotton Bafta, Etc
Champapuri Resham Bunkar & Samajik Silk Saree, Ladies Suit,
4 Utthan samiti, Tulsi Mishra lane Road, Dupatta, Shirting Cloth,
Nathnagar, Bhagalpur Etc
Bhagalpur Silk Khadi Smiti, HO Out Post Silk Saree, Ladies Suit,
5 Lane, Nathnagar Chowk, Phari Gali, Dupatta, Shriting Than,
Bhagalpur-812006 Gamchaa, Etc
Silk Khadi Samiti, Rikabganj, Ashananpur Silk Saree, Shirting Cloth,
6
Road, PO Bhagalpur-812002 Etc
Tasar Khadi Weavers Samiti, Phari Gali,
Silk Saree, Shirting Cloth,
7 Nathnagar Chowk, Phari Gali, Bhagalpur-
Etc
812006
Sajour Silk Khadi Samiti, Vill+PO Sajour, Silk Saree, Shriting Than,
8
Bhagalpur-812006 Gamchaa, Etc
Salma Silk Samiti, Mohalla Ahmad Nagar, Silk Saree, Shriting Than,
9
Kabirpur, Nathnagar, Bhagalpur-812006 Gamchaa, Etc
Nathnagar Gramodyog Sahyog Samiti Ltd, Silk Saree, Shriting Than,
10
Nathnagar, Bhagalpur-812006 Gamchaa, Etc
Resham Khadi Vikas Sanyog Samiti,
Silk Saree, Shriting Than,
11 Kharman Chowk, D N Singh Road,
Gamchaa, Etc
Bhagalpur-812001
Source: KVIC, Patna

Village Industries

S. No. Name Type No of Artisans Investment

Clay Ax,
1 Kumabhkari Clay lamp, 20 4.09 Lakhs
etc
Source: KVIC, Patna

6.4 Handicraft Industries:

S. Type of
Product No of Units Investment Remarks
No. Industry
Approximately Not
1 Handicraft Manjusha Art
1500 available
Hand Block Approximately Not
2 Handicraft
Printing 2500 available
Source: O/o DC (Handicrafts), Patna
48
6.5 Textiles Cluster (Source: DIC, Bhagalpur)
1 Principal Products
Manufactured in the Cluster
2 Name of the Association
3 No. of functional units in the
clusters
4 Turnover of the Clusters (Rs)
5 Employment in Cluster
6 Average investment in plant &
Machinery (Rs)
7 Major Issues
8 Access to Export Market
1 Principal Products
Manufactured in the Cluster
2 Name of the Association
3 No. of functional units in the
clusters
4 Turnover of the Clusters (Rs)
5 Employment in Cluster
6 Average investment in plant &
Machinery (Rs)
7 Major Issues
8 Access to Export Market
1 Principal Products
Manufactured in the Cluster
2 Name of the Association
3 No. of functional units in the
clusters
4 Turnover of the Clusters (Rs)
5 Employment in Cluster
6 Average investment in plant &
Machinery (Rs)
7 Major Issues
Readymade Garments
Readymade garments Nirman Swablambi
Sahkari Samiti Ltd Cluster, Kamalchak,
Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur
Approx. 25
10-12 Crore per annum
Approximately 35
Rs 679876
Lack of knowledge on latest technology,
Marketing and Market network, Financial
Support, Lack of training in the areas of
quality, Packaging etc.
No
Readymade Garments
Bihpur Readymade garments Nirman
Swablambi Sahkari Samiti Ltd Cluster, Milki,
Bihpur, Bhagalpur
Approx. 25
5-6 Crore per annum
Approximately 20
Rs 482165
Lack of knowledge on latest technology,
Marketing and Market network, Financial
Support, Lack of training in the areas of
quality, Packaging etc.
No
Sanitary Pad
Sanitary Pad Nirman Swablambi Sahkari
Samiti Ltd Cluster, Bhagalpur
Approx. 34
3-4 Crore per annum
Approximately 34
Rs373577
Lack of knowledge on latest technology,
Marketing
49 and Market network, Financial
Support, Lack of training in the areas of
quality, Packaging etc.
8 Access to Export Market No

1 Principal Products Honey Processing

Manufactured in the Cluster
2 Name of the Association
3 No. of functional units in the
clusters
4 Turnover of the Clusters (Rs)
5 Employment in Cluster
6 Average investment in plant &
Machinery (Rs)
7 Major Issues
8 Access to Export Market
Bihpur Prakhand Prathmik Madhumakhi Palan
Honey Processing and Marketing Sahkari
Samiti, Babhangama, Bhagalpur
Approx. 25
5-6 Crore per annum
Approximately 27
Rs 1000000
Lack of knowledge on latest technology,
Marketing and Market network, Lack of
training in the areas of quality, Packaging etc.
No

6.6 Broad Classification of Manufacturing and Service units in

Bhagalpur:

S. No. Manufacturing Service

1 Agro & Food Based Restaurant, Beauty Saloon
2 Wooden Furniture, Mobile repairing
3 Engineering & Metal (Gate, Grill) Automobile repairing & servicing
4 Cottage, Handicraft, Handloom Electronic Repairing
5 Plastic & Rubber IT, Computer related services
6 Textile (Silk, Cotton) Tourism
7 Leather, Livestock Healthcare
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

6.7 Export worthy Products:

 Silk, Cotton Textiles, Katarni Rice, Jardalu Mango, Manjusha Painting

6.8 Vocal for local Products to make them Global:

 Silk
 Manjusha Art
50
 Hand Block Printing
 6.9 Cluster Proposal under progress of SLSC approval
Nodal
Cluster
Any Person
No. of is
Name of the interve of
Sl MSMEs in suitable
Cluster Location District ntion in DIC/Ass
No. cluster for
(Product) the ociation
(approx.) which
Cluster /NGO
scheme
etc
Silk Processing GM, DIC,
MSE-
1 Cluster, Pirpainti Bhagalpur 31 NIL Bhagalp
CDP
Pirpainti ur

6.10 Prospective MSE Clusters in Bhagalpur:

Nodal
Cluster
Any Person
No. of is
Name of the interve of
Sl MSMEs in suitable
Cluster Location District ntion in DIC/Ass
No. cluster for
(Product) the ociation
(approx.) which
Cluster /NGO
scheme
etc
Manjusa GM, DIC,
Painting Bhagalpur Bhagalpur 1000 NIL SFURTI Bhagalp
1
Cluster ur

Sanitary Pad Usha

Sabour Bhagalpur 75 NIL CFC
2 Cluster Sinha

Readymade
BK
Garment Nathnagar Bhagalpur 150 NIL CFC
3 Datta
Cluster

GM, DIC,
Blanket Cluster Bhagalpur Bhagalpur 50 NIL CFC Bhagalp
4
ur

GM, DIC,
Rice mill
Jagdishpur Bhagalpur 50 NIL CFC Bhagalp
5 Cluster
ur

Nathnagar
GM, DIC,
Silk Mega and
Bhagalpur 5000 NIL CFC Bhagalp
6 Cluster Champanaga
ur
r

Source: Cluster Division, MSME-DFO, Patna

6.10 Large Scale Industries:

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S. Investment Employment
Name of Unit Address
No. made therein created (Nos.)
 M/s Bharat Plus Ethanol Rs 209.17 Approximately
1 Bhagalpur
Pvt Ltd Crores 1800
Approximately
2 M/s Vikas Lifecare Ltd Bhagalpur Rs 110 Crores
175
Ms. Kundan Approximately
3 Bhagalpur Rs 210 Crores
Hyderoporjects Pvt Ltd 1875
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

6.11 Medium Scale Industries:

S. Investment Employment
Name of Unit Address
No. made therein created (Nos.)
M/s Sahu Agro Business
1 Bhagalpur Rs 44 Crores Approx. 500
Pvt Ltd
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

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PROSPECTS OF NEW MSMEs/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

7.1 Potential areas for manufacturing industry:

Based upon the resources available in the district, the district is having
good scope for the MSMEs like Silk, Handloom, Handicraft, Breweries,
Saree, Food Processing, Wood related, Paper, Cement, Agro products,
Readymade Garments, Banana Fibre extraction, Cattle feed, Mechanical
Workshop, Gate and Grill, Flour mill, Mineral water, Simple chemical
products, Leather shoe, chappal, Livestock, etc.

7.2 Potential areas for service industry:

There is ample scope for the Services sector in the district. The
development of service sector promotes and adds value to the agricultural
sector. Service sector provides finance, marketing, transport, insurance for
the development of the agriculture sector. Service sector can play a major
role in reducing inequalities in the distribution of income in the economy. In
the district of Bhagalpur, following are the potential area for development of
Service Sector industries:
 Tourism
 IT Related Services
 Healthcare
 Automobile Repairing
 Electronic Items Repairing
 Mobile Repairing
 Computer application & hardware
 Cutting & Tailoring
 DTP & Screen Printing

7.3 Potential for new MSMEs:-

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 Agriculture Based–Banana Fibre extraction, Food processing, etc

  Demand Based Products–Tourism, Textiles, Packaged Drinking Water,
Computer related Service, Tailoring & Automobile Repairing, Mfg. of
Furniture & Gate/Grill, Others

7.4 Role of Technology in Industrial Growth:

The Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2016 prepared by United

Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has shown that
technology should be closely linked with innovation to ensure a
sustainable development. A sustainable and inclusive industrialization can
rapidly be achieved when policy makers provide appropriate policies to
facilitate the process of industrialization, avoiding the mistakes other
countries have made earlier.

Ministry of MSME, Govt of India is implementing various schemes for

promotion of technological up gradation for MSMEs viz Credit Linked
Capital Subsidy Scheme, Lean Manufacturing, Zero Defect Zero Effect
(ZED), Incubation Scheme, etc. Govt of Bihar is also giving emphasis on IT
and ITeS, ESDM sectors by including them in High Priority Sector in Bihar
Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016.

7.5 Role of Marketing Support in Industrial Growth:

Marketing plays a vital role in economic growth in the present global

world. It ensures the planned economic growth in the developing
economy where the scarcity of goods, services, ideas and excessive
unemployment, thereby marketing efforts are needed for mobilization of
economic resources for additional production of ideas, goods and services
resulting in greater employment. Marketing stimulates the aggregate
demand thereby enlarges the size of market. Marketing in basic
industries, agriculture, mining and plantation industries helps in
distribution of output without which there is no possibility of mobilization
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of goods and services which is the key point for economic growth. These
industries are the back bone of economic growth. It also accelerates the
process of monetizing the economy which in turn facilitates the transfer of
investible resources. It helps in discovery of entrepreneurial talent.
Intermediate industrial goods and Semi-industrial products etc. essentially
marketed for industrial purpose in order to develop the industrial sector
with a view to economic growth. In Export trade and services like tourism
and baking marketing plays eminent role in order to grow the economy.

Ministry of MSME, Govt of India is running several schemes for the

purpose of marketing support to MSMEs namely Procurement &
Marketing Support Scheme, Assistance in Modern Packaging Technique,
Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, Development of Marketing Haats,
Vendor Development Program, Domestic Trade Fair Participation Scheme,
International Cooperation Scheme, etc.

7.6 Broad Classification of Manufacturing and Service units in

Bhagalpur:

S. No. Manufacturing Service

1 Agro & Food Based Restaurant, Beauty Saloon
2 Wooden Furniture, Mobile repairing
3 Engineering & Metal (Gate, Grill) Automobile repairing & servicing
4 Cottage, Handicraft, Handloom Electronic Repairing
5 Plastic & Rubber IT, Computer related services
6 Textile (Silk, Cotton) Tourism
7 Leather, Livestock Healthcare
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

7.7 Gradual Shift to Cleaner fuel in Industries:

Now days, Industries and MSMEs are using Solar power based
devices such as Solar LED Street Lighting, Solar Battery Charger, etc. in
their premises as an alternative and non-conventional fuel.
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Apart from Solar, Baggass, Rice Husk are also used as source of
energy for power generation. This comes under green fuel which support
the economy of MSMEs as well as efficiency also increases, which finally
reduces the cost of production for them.

7.8 Enforcement of environment Standard:

Ministry of MSME is implementing Zero Effect Zero Defect (ZED)

scheme which advocates the eco-friendly production and implementation
of environment related compliances in production process. As
this scheme aims to produce eco-friendly products that do not harm
the environment we can look forward to an India that is free of pollution.
With the implementation of ZED the manufactured products can flourish
and establish a name for Indian manufactured goods thereby aiding in
India's economic growth.

7.9 Adoption of Solid Waste management & Scope for MSMEs :

Solid Waste can be defined as – The wastes arising from human
activities that are normally solid and are discarded as useless or unwanted by
waste generators.
Solid Waste is resource: Majority portion of these discarded waste are
reusable and are considered as resources for society.
- Biodegradable waste is converted in Compost or Ethanol or Biomass
- Dry waste is recycled or converted into energy source

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 MSMEs may have scope in solid waste management as they can
implement ZED and Lean techniques to reduce the waste and recycle it as a
fuel for compost, ethanol or biomass. This also has further scope of using
ethanol for power generation by MSMEs as Govt of Bihar is giving certain
incentives under its Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, 2021. It may also
have scope to setup Biomethanisation Plant and recycling of waste plant as
currently tonnes of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste
generates per day and creating issues relating to its handling and disposal.

7.10 E-Waste Management & Scope for MSMEs:

E-waste is a rich source of metals such as gold, silver, and copper, which
can be recovered and brought back into the production cycle. There is
significant economic potential in the efficient recovery of valuable materials
in e-waste and can provide income-generating opportunities for both
individuals and MSMEs. The E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 were
amended by the government in March 2018 to facilitate and effectively
implement the environmentally sound management of e-waste in India.

Electrical and Electronic equipment contains metallic and non metallic

elements, alloys and compounds such57 as Copper, Aluminium, Gold, Silver,
Palladium, Platinum, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Iron, Sulphur, Phosphorous, Arsenic
etc. If discarded in the open, these metals can cause a severe environmental
and health hazard.

The collection of this waste happens in different ways. The chains start
from ragpickers, and move up to local scrap dealers, area aggregators and
finally recyclers. Corporate business houses sell their old EEE to second-hand
buyers through various means such as auction, scrap sale or open bidding.
Once e-waste is collected from its generators, it is resold or rented or
donated or dismantled for parts or sold on basis of weight to scrap dealers.
Most of the recycling community works in the informal sector. The aggregate
WEEE is taken by a larger scrap dealer who sorts the material as per his own
convenience. The non usable equipment is dismantled manually. The easily
separable parts such as plastics, glass, metal cabinets etc are directly sold in
various markets. The more complicated parts such as mother boards,
assemblies, fused parts etc are usually sold to an informal recycler. These
metals are sold to smelters. In most cases, the extraction techniques are so
crude that the output is also contaminated. Also the efficiency of such
techniques is only about 30%.

7.11 Market Overview Buyers: Main buyers are smelters, plastic recyclers,
glass recyclers, metal traders, metal buyers, metal exchanges etc. Suppliers:
As discussed earlier, the suppliers could be both household and corporate
entities. It is possible to sign contracts with business houses for collection.
Apart from business houses, the household can be collected through a
network of scrap dealers, retail outlets etc. Competition: The informal sector
forms the biggest competitor. However, it has several systemic weaknesses.
As of today with WEEE regulations becoming more effective and overall
awareness increasing, collection is becoming a problem for the unorganized
sector. Within the organized sector, the competition is still limited to just
about 10 recyclers in India. Based on various research studies, the total e-
waste production in India was about 400,000 Tons in 2009 and is likely to
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reach 10,00,000 tons in 2022.
 The setting up of recycling of e-waste management plant is a profitable
business. Precious metals are in restricted quantities and therefore to ensure
maximum recovery, the process of separating metals must be such that there
is minimal contamination and a minimum loss.

7.12 Product Template:

Based on consultation held with various stakeholders, following

products have been identified whose brief Project template is hereunder:

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Production of Spices (Packed)

2. Introduction : Various types of spices in different variation and

produced in Bihar which though grinding and formulation with Passing
and Branding may be launched in the market.

3. NIC Code 2008 : NIC 10795 Grinding and Processing of Spices

4. Quality standards : As per FSSAI

5. Market Potential: Masala Udyog is very demanding with wide market

prospect.

6. Technical Aspect: Project consisting of mainly pulveriser, packaging

machine, sieving etc.

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs. 5 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 7 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 3 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 10 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Dall Mill

2. Introduction : Dal Mill is use

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finished edible product.
3. NIC Code 2008 : NIC 10613

4. Quality standards : FSSAI

5. Market Potential : Dal Mill her vide market prospect in Bihar the
pulses

6. Technical Aspect: Usually Dal Mills one installed in the capacity of 2

ton to 4 ton/hr having annual capacity 4800MT/Annum. Dal Milling.
Cleaning, grinding, polishing are main process part.

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs. 45 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 50 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 10 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 60 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Automobile Service

2. Introduction : Repairing of two wheeler, three wheeler and

four wheeler light which is done in the automobile repair workshop.

3. NIC Code 2008 : 45200 NIC – 2008 for maintenance and repair of
motor vehicle.

4. Quality standards : ISO 18541 – 1 : 2014

ISO 18541 – 1 : 2015

5. Market Potential : Automobile repairing special two wheelers and

four wheeler have wide market prospect.

6. Technical Aspect : Repairing workshop consists of washing section,

repairing workshop, wheeler section and office.

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs. 18 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 20 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 5 Lakh

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10. Total Investment :Rs 25 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Edible oil, including Bran Oil

2. Introduction : Oil seed crop occupies on important position

in the agriculture and industrial economy of Bihar and play on
important role in sector

3. NIC Code 2008 : NIC 1040 manufacture of 2008 vegetable oil

4. Quality standards : FSSAI

Quality must be certified by FSSAI

5. Market Potential : Wide scope in food sector

6. Technical Aspect : Washing, drying steaming and expeller process

extraction, filtering and packaging

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs. 27 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 30 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 10Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 40 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Service Sector (Hotel, Restaurants, Cafeteria)

2. Introduction : Hotel, Restaurants and Cafeteria are the

service sector based industries

3. NIC Code 2008 : 55101 Restaurants

4. Quality standards : As per FSSAI and As per the customer

specifications

5. Market Potential : Good

6. Technical Aspect : Deep freezer, oven,, cooling, etc are mainly

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required.
7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs. 20 Lakh for restaurants

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 22 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 5 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 25 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Wooden furniture

2. Introduction : Wooden furniture is day to day required item.

In Bhagalpur district various artisans are involved in working of
wooden industry. Wood licence from forest department required.

3. NIC Code 2008 : 31001 Furniture made of wood

4. Quality standards : IS 1829-1 1978

IS 1829-2 1993
5. Market Potential: Wooden furniture has wide market prospect due to
the real it is a day to day required items.

6. Technical Aspect : The line of process is used for wooden

furniture is made as per the measurement, shaping, bending,
chiselling as per design, finishing touch with sand paper, finally apply
varnish, paints/lamination etc

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery: Rs.5 Lakh Planner, mafer,

grinder, hand drill machine, tools and fixture.

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 7 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 3 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 10 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product : Readymade Garments

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2. Introduction : In Bhagalpur district, cluster of readymade
garments are working in various working areas. Readymade
 Garments is a common textile based product having wide market
potential including in school and colleges.

3. NIC Code 2008 : NIC code 47711

4. Quality Standards: IS 12675 (1989) Guide to Garment Quality

and as per customer requirements.

5. Market Potential : Readymade garments is a developing sector

the products like school dress, school bags, shirt, trouser, etc have
local demand.

6. Technical Aspect: Garment industry mainly consists of stitching

machines, steam generator below 22.5 litre capacity embroidery
machine, stitch machine, etc.

7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs 18 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 20 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 5 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 25 Lakh

PRODUCT PROFILE

1. Name of Product: Fabrication of Gate, Grill & other related items.

2. Introduction : Fabrication workshops of gate, grill, etc are

common located in the town and suburban area due to increase in
building construction and rising population.

3. NIC Code 2008 : 25111 – 2008 for manufacture at doors, windows,

etc

4. Quality standards : IS 1003 – 1 2003

IS 15380 - 2003

5. Market Potential: Fabrication workshops for gate grill & shutter and
commonly required in town and suburban, urban area due to good
demand.

6. Technical Aspect : It is a fabrication unit consists of drill machine

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welding machine, binding machine, lethe machine etc
7. Investment in Plant and Machinery : Rs 18 Lakh

8. Total Fixed Capital : Rs. 20 Lakh

9. Working Capital three month : Rs 5 Lakh

10. Total Investment: Rs 25 Lakh

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SCHEMES & INTERVENTIONS

8.1 Prospective MSE Clusters in Bhagalpur:
Nodal
Cluster
Any Person
No. of is
Name of the interve of
Sl MSMEs in suitable
Cluster Location District ntion in DIC/Ass
No. cluster for
(Product) the ociation
(approx.) which
Cluster /NGO
scheme
etc
Manjusa GM, DIC,
Painting Bhagalpur Bhagalpur 1000 NIL SFURTI Bhagalp
1
Cluster ur

Sanitary Pad Usha

Sabour Bhagalpur 75 NIL CFC
2 Cluster Sinha

Readymade
BK
Garment Nathnagar Bhagalpur 150 NIL CFC
3 Datta
Cluster

GM, DIC,
Blanket Cluster Bhagalpur Bhagalpur 50 NIL CFC Bhagalp
4
ur

GM, DIC,
Rice mill
Jagdishpur Bhagalpur 50 NIL CFC Bhagalp
5 Cluster
ur

Nathnagar
GM, DIC,
Silk Mega and
Bhagalpur 5000 NIL CFC Bhagalp
6 Cluster Champanaga
ur
r

Source: Cluster Division, MSME-DFO, Patna

8.2 Large Scale Industries:

S. Investment Employment
Name of Unit Address
No. made therein created (Nos.)
M/s Bharat Plus Ethanol Rs 209.17 Approximately
1 Bhagalpur
Pvt Ltd Crores 1800
Approximately
2 M/s Vikas Lifecare Ltd Bhagalpur Rs 110 Crores
175
Ms. Kundan 65 Approximately
3 Bhagalpur Rs 210 Crores
Hyderoporjects Pvt Ltd 1875
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur
8.3 Medium Scale Industries:

S. Investment Employment
Name of Unit Address
No. made therein created (Nos.)
M/s Sahu Agro Business
1 Bhagalpur Rs 44 Crores Approx. 500
Pvt Ltd
Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

8.4 Central/State Public Sector Undertaking/ State

Cooperatives:
S.
Name Address
No.
NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power
1 Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur
Station

8.5 Existing Status of Industrial Areas in the District Bhagalpur:

Land Prevailing
Land No of
S. Name of develo Rate Per Noof No of Vacant
acquired(In allotted
No. Ind. Area ped(In Acre Plots Plots
Acres) Plots
Acres) (Rs. In Lakh)

Barari
1 Bhagalpur
20.78 19.61 113 98 15 81

Industrial Area,
2 Kahalgaon
412.97 00 00 00 412.97 00

Source: DIC, Bhagalpur

8.6 Details of facilities available in Engineering College/Polytechnic:

 Technical Skills: Several technical institutions are working in Bhagalpur

district with an emphasis to provide quality technical education to the
students. The list is as hereunder:
 Bhagalpur College Of Engineering, Bhagalpur
 Govt Polytechnic, Barari, Bhagalpur
 Govt Polytechnic (Textile Technology), Nathnagar, Bhagalpur
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capacity (Branch wise)
Name of Civi Electronic Electrica Compute EC Electrical Mechanica Agr Textil Tota
Institution l s l r Science E & l i e l
 Electronic
s
Bhagalpur
College of
30 40 45 40 -- -- 45 -- -- 200
Engineerin
g
Govt
Polytechnic 60 --
60 60 -- -- -- 60 60 300
, Barari,
Bhagalpur
Fashion & Cost Design & Dress
Garments
Clothing Making
Govt
Polytechnic
60 60 60 60 240
Nathnagar,
Bhagalpur
 Source: Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt of Bihar

Ongoing Projects:

 Establishment of Branch MSME-DFO at Bhagalpur

 The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) at Bhagalpur will be

operational soon. Govt of Bihar has provided necessary fund to setup.
 Supply of Buniyaad reeling machine to thigh reelers of district under
which total amount of Rs 137.31 lakhs sanctioned by Govt of India and
Govt. of Bihar
 In Bhagalpur, Vikramshila Milk Union is working and 1982 organised
societies, 1467 working societies and 443 registered societies are
working and all together collected 49450 Kgs of milk during 2020-21.

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 CHAPTER 9

SELF-RELIANT INDIA MOVEMENT UNDER FIVE PILLARS

OF ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

At a time when the world is suffering from a deadly pandemic, India plans
to convert this crisis into an opportunity and strengthen its fight by becoming
Aatmanirbhar or self-reliant. The term was coined by the Hon’ble Prime
Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi during his address to the nation on May
12, 2020. He called this campaign as Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (Self-
Reliant India Movement).

He also defined five pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat – Economy,

Infrastructure, System, Demography and Demand. He stressed that it is time to
become vocal for our local products and make them global.

Brief description of five pillars under Atmanirbhar Bharat in context of

district:

Economy: The business and economy of Bhagalpur is increasing rapidly. As per

different reports, after the Patna city, Bhagalpur is regarded now as fast emerging
business centre in Bihar. This economic growth is visible also due to the trending mall
culture as the Bhagalpur city has witnessed various branded showrooms, hotels,
restaurants, city bars and social life clubs. Currently, M.G Road of Variety Street in
Ghantaghar and Khalifabagh Street in Bhagalpur are regarded as the famous trading and
economic centres of the district. There are fresh constrictions for new buildings for
mega commercial projects are running on. Various works for infrastructure
development are being performed by concerned authorities on regular basis in
Bhagalpur now. Thus, work of infrastructure development in Bhagalpur is moving ahead
in right direction.

The renowned industry like NTPC

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Bhagalpur constituency. The major industrial region of Bhagalpur is Barari industrial
region and Kahalgaon industrial place. Apart from all these mega industries like Nalanda
Paper Mill, Star Cement, Coca Cola and lots of notable mineral water plants are now
established in the district. Silk and mango production and related products are the two
major areas where industries earn immense profits in this silk city of India. Bhagalpur
industries can be divided in to micro, small and medium enterprises now. The large
industrial estate at Barari in Bhagalpur is an important industrial development body
working actively under Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority.
There are major economic sectors in Bhagalpur and they are operated by various
companies. These sectors are – food processing sector, textile and hand loom sectors,
tourism sector, mines sector, minerals, leather sector, IT and communications. Some
well-known varieties of Bihar, comprising Katarani rice (prominent for its unique
aroma) are produced in Munger region of Bhagalpur. Bhagalpur is one of the major
fruits (banana and mango) growing district of Bihar state. Two foremost production
clusters, in the region of Bhagalpur and Vaishali, account for approximately 50 % of
state production. With the focal point at Naugachia, Bhagalpur district produces a
variety of Bananas. Also, the banana trunk and banana leaves are marketed as one of the
diversified textile fibers. Naugachia, being a region in the close to environs of Bhagalpur,
has an extra benefit for setting up banana fiber extraction and yarning units, in excess of
food processing. Furthermore, Bhagalpur is famous for a large variety of mangoes
grown and cultivated in its plains.
Bhagalpur city of Bihar is famous as the silk city as its produce fine quality silk
garments indigenously. Bhagalpur section has the immense potential of silk business
growth in future as well. There are in all 1089 most important handloom societies, with
approximately 10,850 handlooms working under them. There are 14,000 looms
underneath power loom sector established in Bhagalpur.
Limestone and pyrite are found as deposit of trade and industry minerals in
adequate quantities in Bhagalpur. Noteworthy deposit of ornamental stone is also
reported to be found here in this district.
In last couple of years, the economic development and business growth in
Bhagalpur tourism sector is impressive. Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra,
Vikramshila museum, Dolphin reserved69park, Mandar Hill, Sultanganj and Maharshi
Mehi Aashram, Kuppaghat are attracting domestic and international tourists fruitfully.
  Infrastructure: Bhagalpur town has 175 km of roads with a density of
5.8 (ratio of total road length to city area). The city is well connected by
roadways and railways with other cities, towns and villages of the state.
Bhagalpur Railway Station is the busiest railway station and is connected
with many states of the country. Main roads in town include NH-80, SH 19 &
25. Intra city transport is mainly by way of cycles and auto rickshaws, while
intercity transport is catered by state transport buses. 6 seat e-rickshaws are
the major mode of intermediate public transport. The city growth profile is
of linear in nature from east to west and south but the road network system
is deficient in terms of adequate widths and traffic management aspects.
Some roads have asphalt whereas some roads have cemented concrete road
surface. Road maintenance activities are irregular in nature.

 System: The technology driven system is another important pillar for

making India Atmanirbhar. In the district of Bhagalpur, there is biggest scope
for penetration of different schemes meant for MSMEs. The reach of schemes
to the last mile is mandatory for inclusive growth. The easy reach of schemes
is important factor and system driven technology may play important role in
it. System driven technology is also important for maintaining adequate
transparency during implementation of certain scheme.

 Vibrant Demography: Another important resource for Atmanirbhar

Bharat is vibrant demography. People as human resources are important
because they can make the best uses of nature to create more resources by
applying knowledge, skills and technology. Today, everybody needs human
resources and fast technology. Education and health help in making people a
valuable resource. The vibrant structure of Bhagalpur population may play
vital role in development of district.

 Demand: Supply and demand

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because they impact the prices of consumer goods and services within an
economy. According to market economy theory, the relationship between
supply and demand balances out at a point in the future; this point is called
the equilibrium price. The demand for certain commodity and its fulfilment
by way of production leads to development. The full utilisation of demand of
the power of demand and supply is an important pillar that will make India
Atmanirbhar.

SWOT Analysis:
Rigorous exercise has been carried out to identify the strength,
weakness, opportunities and threats of districts. Agriculture and agriculture
based industry is the backbone of development of Bihar. The major land Area
of Bhagalpur district is devoted to agriculture, Accordingly many physical
resources have been creating in the district to enhance the agriculture
productivity.

Key Strengths:
 Agriculturally the district is sound in terms of production of The
economy of the district is characterized by agriculture and the main food
crops grown in the area are Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Pulses and Oilseeds,
engaging more than 70 per cent of the work force. Horticulture crops
commonly grown are Mango, Banana, Litchi, Citrus, and Guava. Among
vegetables Tomato, Potato, Brinjal, Cauliflower, onion are the main crop.
The district is known for growing varieties of Mango such as Jardalu,
Gulabkhas, Maldah, Amrapali etc.

 Apart from agriculture, other allied activities in the district include

Handloom/Powerloom which approximately stands for 24000 giving
employment opportunities to approximately 18000 weavers
 The district has good irrigation facility in terms of canals and Ganga river
which make the district good for Agro produce.
 In the field of Agriculture a 71
vast area is available for none arable
development projects other follow land. There is a good scope for
 scientific rotation of crops for higher yield.
 Rail and Road Connectivity from Bhagalpur to Various important cities of
India is very good. The district has good market linkage have connected
on the border of Jharkhand. Bhagalpur City is connected by three nearest
airports namely, Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna,
Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri West Bengal & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
International Airport Kolkata which are 235 KM , 245 KM and 435 KM
away from Bhagalpur City respectively.
 A wide network of banking and financial institutions also adds to its
strength.
 Presence of NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in district has
created employment and opportunities for ancillary development.
 Bhagalpur has huge potential of tourism which gives employment
opportunity to local populace as there is high tourist inflow both national
and international.
 District is having a cluster of Handloom/Powerloom and involved in
textiles production and, additionally there are some units also involved
in Banana Fibre extraction. Rice milling, grow of Jardalu Mango and
Manjusha Artists making it more industry oriented district.
 District is having good literacy rate (63.1 %) as compared to state
average (61.82%).

Weakness:
 There is lack of good infrastructure for industries
 There is lack of engineering based industry and Management
Institutions.
 Migration of manpower to other states
 Condition of buildings, including Classrooms is not good in schools.
Computer education facilities, equipments, science laboratory, play
ground, mini stadium and big halls are not available, which is required
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for teaching and all round development.
 Tourism can be developed more by creating proper environment and
 through providing basic infrastructure support.
 Total number of schedules commercial bank/RRBs/Cooperative bank
branches as on 2022 – 23 in Bhagalpur is only 276.

Opportunities:
 80.16 % of population of the district is rural population and there are
primarily dependent on agriculture and its allied activities for
livelihood so there is ample scope for food processing industries.
 Good future for Agro Processing and IT, Service sector and automobile
repairing, Transport business
 Good future for Food processing
 Good future for strawberry related food processing industries
 Infrastructural support to weavers in Bhagalpur will increase
livelihood opportunity in district.
 Development of Connectivity from village to block and block to district.
 Development of irrigation potential, small community based water
harvesting structures, soil conservation (land leveling etc.).
 Agro food based industries can be promoted.
 Tourism is having great potential in district.
 Promotion of vocational training and soft skills among youth through
creation of resource/technical institution.

Threats:
 Underutilization of manpower and less number of engineering
industries.
 Poor infrastructure is a stumbling block in the path of development.
 Marginalization of land and its delineation.
 High concentration of poor & landless families and lack of sustained
livelihood opportunity.
 High degree of migration of the labours to various parts of the country.
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 Migration of Agriculture wage laborers.
 Low rainfall and inadequate resources.
 Increased health expenses become burdensome for poor families.
 In general agro-industry’s contribution to the economy is undervalued.
 Industrial demand may subside domestic needs.

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 CHAPTER 10

DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Being one of the important districts, the development of Bhagalpur district may
play a vital role in the overall development of State of Bihar. Bhagalpur has everything
in terms of resources and manpower which required for overall development but it is
still lacking on the part. Different kind of industries are prevailing in Bhagalpur district
like agro based, engineering and metals, silk, textiles, readymade garments, cement,
leather, powerlooms, food processing, tourism, etc.

There is ample scope of MSMEs development in the district under various

schemes of Central and State Government. For skilling and training of prospective
entrepreneurs, intervention under ESDP scheme will be fruitful. As identified, by
cluster division, MSME-DFO, Patna, there are several potential clusters which may be
developed under various schemes like MSE-CDP, SFURTI, CM-CDP, etc. There is also
scope of developing a Retail Hat under the PMS Scheme for providing marketing
opportunities to artisans, weavers. They may also provide marketing opportunities by
organising Trade Fairs. For ancillary’s development, the vendor development
programs may be organised from time to time.

Following are the details:

Place where Size and
Scheme in which it can be
S. No. Name of the MSME Activity identified in Cluster of
synchronized
the district Industry (Nos)
MSE-CDP, SFURTI/ Chief
Minister Cluster
Development Program (CM-
Silk based Cluster CDP), Govt of Bihar, CGTMSE,
Bhagalpur
1 (Powerlooms/Handloom/Pat 18268 ZED, Lean, Ambedkar
district
tyloom) Hastashilpa Vikas Yojana
and Mega Cluster Scheme of
DC (Handicrafts), Ministry
of Textiles, MUDRA
Engineering and Metal Bhagalpur Lean, Design Clinic Scheme,
16
Based(Gate, Grill & Others) district ZED Scheme
Bhagalpur Design Clinic Scheme, ZED
2 Wooden Furniture 193
district
75 Scheme, MUDRA
Bhagalpur
Livestock, Leather, etc 113 ZED Scheme, MUDRA
district
3 Repairing & Servicing (Bike & Bhagalpur 531 MUDRA
 Car Servicing, Automobile district
Repairing, Beauty Parlour &
other service industries)
ZED certification scheme may
4 be implemented in general Bhagalpur 100 ZED
manufacturing units
Different
clusters
involved EAP- 04
8
manufacturing ESDP-02
of silk and MUDRA
other textiles
Activity related to
5 Entrepreneurship & Skill For especially
Development units involved
Food in Banana Fibre EAP-02
Processing extraction, ESDP-01
units Activities MUDRA
related to
Jardalu Mango
Unemployed EAP-01
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Youth ESDP-01

 There is no Technology Extension Centre in the district and in nearby vicinity.

However, due to presence of NTPC Power Plant in the district, various cement
plants, Rice Mills, other medium sector units, possibilities for Technology Centre
(TC) in the district may be explored by the concerned agency.

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 CHAPTER 11

WHOM TO CONTACT AND FOR WHAT

Following are the brief description of different agencies for
rendering assistance to the entrepreneurs:

TYPE OF
S.
ASSISTANC NAME & ADDRESS OF AGENCY
NO.
E
Udyam https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-
Registration India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm
(UAM)
 MSME-Development & Facilitation Office, Patliputra
Industrial Estate, Patna-800013
1 Phone No:- 0612-2262208, 0612-2262186, 0612-
2263211, 0612-2262568
E-mail: dcdi-patna@dcmsme.gov.in

 General Manager,
District Industries Centre, Resham Bhawan, Bhagalpur
E-mail: bhagalpurdic@gmail.com
Identification of  MSME-Development & Facilitation Office, Patliputra
Project Profiles,
Industrial Estate, Patna-800013
techno-economic
and managerial
 General Manager,
2 consultancy
District Industries Centre, Resham Bhawan, Bhagalpur
services,
market survey
E-mail: bhagalpurdic@gmail.com
and economic
survey

Land and Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority,

Industrial Head Office: 1st Floor, Udyog Bhawan, East Gandhi Maidan,
3 Patna- 800004 Phone:06122675991;
Shed
E-mail: biada-bih@gov.in
Website: https://www.biadabihar.in/
Financial  Lead Bank Manager, UCO Bank, Bhagalpur
Assistance  Bihar State Financial Corporation, Fraser Road, Patna-
80001
 Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI),
Patna Branch Office, 5th Floor, Harshwardhan Arcade, Plot-
83 85, Nr Samrat International Hotel, Frazer Road, Patna-
4 800001, Phone: 06122221298, 8600166830
E-mail: patna@sidbi.in;
Website: http://sidbi.in
 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
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(NABARD), Regional Office: Maurya Lok Complex, Block B, 4
& 5 Floors, Dak Bunglow Road, Post Box No. 178,Patna–
800001
 Phone: 06122223985, 06122213584
E-mail : patna@nabard.org
Website: https://www.nabard.org/
For raw  Director, Department of Industries, Govt of Bihar
materials  General Manager,
under Govt. District Industries Centre, Mayaganj, Bhagalpur
Supply E-mail: bhagalpurdic@gmail.com
5  National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC),
Branch Office, Patna, Flat No 403, 4th Floor, Shyam Kishorei Homes,
Dak Bungalow Chauraha, Fraser Road, Patna-800001 (Bihar)
Phone: 06122354222
E- mail: bopatna@nsic.co.in
Website: https://www.nsic.co.in/
Plant and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC),
machinery Branch Office, Patna, Flat No 403, 4th Floor, Shyam Kishorei
under Homes, Dak Bungalow Chauraha, Fraser Road, Patna-800001
6 hire/purcha (Bihar)
se basis. Phone: 06122354222
E- mail: bopatna@nsic.co.in
Website: https://www.nsic.co.in/
Power/Elect Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL),
ricity 1st Floor, Vidyut Bhawan, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Patna-
800001.
7 Phone: 0612-2504036
E-Mail: cmd.bsphcl@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bsphcl.co.in/

Technical  MSME-Development & Facilitation Office, Patliputra

Know–how. Industrial Estate, Patna-800013
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 General Manager,
District Industries Centre, Resham Bhawan, Bhagalpur
E-mail: bhagalpurdic@gmail.com
Quality &  Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), Patliputra Industrial Estate,
Standard Patna-800013
Phone:06122262808/0612-2275342
E-mail: ptbo@bis.gov.inhptbo@bis.gov.in
Website: https://bis.gov.in/
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 National Productivity Council, Regional Directorate:2nd
Floor, Sudama Bhawan, Boring Road Crossing,
Patna, Bihar-800001
Phone: 0612-2558311(Office), 9431685527(Mobile)
E-mail: pr.upadhyay@npcindia.gov.in
Website: https://www.npcindia.gov.in/NPC/User/index
Marketing  MSME-Development & Facilitation Office, Patliputra
/Export Industrial Estate, Patna-800013
Assistance
 Export Inspection Agency, World Trade Centre, 14 /1B
10 Ezra Street, Kolkata-700001, Tel: +91-33 - 22355018 /
22355051 / 22355057
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 Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.,
Express Towers, 10th Floor, P.B. No. 373, Nariman Point,
 Mumbai- 400021
Phone: (022) 6659 0500, (022) 6659 0510, (022)6659
0517/0546
E-mail: webmaster@ecgc.in
Website: https://www.ecgc.in

 Export- Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), Centre One

Building, 21st Floor, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe
Parade, Mumbai- 400005
Phone: 02222172600
E-mail: ccg@eximbankindia.in
Website: https://www.eximbankindia.in/

 India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Pragati Bhawan,

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001
Phone: 01123371540
E-mail: info@itpo.gov.in
Website : https://www.indiatradefair.com/

 Directorate General of Trade Remedies,

4th Floor, Jeevan Tara Building, 5, Parliament Street,
Patel Chowk, New Delhi-110001
Phone: 01123349435
E-mail: dgtr-india@gov.in
Website: https://www.dgtr.gov.in/

 Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts,

EPCH House, Pocket-6 & 7, Sector C,
L.S.C., Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Phone: 01126135256/57/58
E-mail: mails@epch.com
Website: https://www.epch.in/
Regional Office: EPCH House, 12A, C-86,
New Moradabad Yojana, Delhi Road, Moradabad-
244001
Phone:91-0591-2480075, 9410509488
E-mail:Moradabad@epch.com
Website: https://www.epch.in/

 GS1 India, Corporate Office,

330, 2nd Floor, 'C' Wing, August Kranti Bhawan,
Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi-110066, India
Phone: +91 (11) 42890890 / 42890800 /
61270890 / 61270800 / 7290041405
E-mail:info@gs1india.org
Website :https://www.gs1india.org/

 Indian Institute of Packaging, Branch Office,

Block C. P.-10, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Bidhan Nagar,
Kolkata-700091,
Phone:91-033-23670763 / 6016, Mobile:80172
19939 79
E-mail: iipkolkata@iip-in.com
Website: https://www.iip-in.com/
  Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs &
Trademarks
Patent Office Kolkata, Boudhik Sampada Bhawan,
CP-2 Sector V, Salt Lake City,Kolkata-700091
Phone: 033-23671987, 033-23679101, 033-
23671943, 033-23671945, 033-23675090, 033-
23675093, 033-23676685, 033-23677320
E-mail: kolkata-patent@nic.in
Website: https://ipindia.gov.in/

 Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs &

Trademarks
Patent Office (Designs Wing) Kolkata, Boudhik
Sampada Bhawan,
CP-2 Sector V, Salt Lake City,Kolkata-700091
Phone: 033-23671944, 033-23679101
E-mail: controllerdesign.ipo@nic.in
Website: https://ipindia.gov.in/
xi. Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs &
Trademarks

 Trade Marks office Kolkata, 7th Floor, Nizam

Palace,
234, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata - 700 020
Phone: 033-22905973
E-mail: debanjan.c@nic.in
Website: https://ipindia.gov.in/
Other  Udyog Mitra,
11 Assistance Department of Industries, Govt of Bihar,
Indira Bhawan, Ram Charitra Singh Path, Sri Krishna Puri,
Patna-800001

ADDRESSES OF OTHER CENTRAL/STATE

GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES

S.
Name Address Tel No. E-mail
No.
MSME 0612-2262208,
Patliputra
Development & 0612-2262186, 0612- dcdi-
1 Industrial Estate,
Facilitation 2263211, 0612- patna@dcmsme.gov.in
Patna-800013
Office, Patna 2262568
MSME
Gaushala Road,
Development &
Ramna, dcdi-
2 Facilitation 0621-2284425
Muzaffarpur, Bihar mzfpur@dcmsme.gov.in
Office,
842002
Muzaffarpur 80
Department of 2nd Floor, Vikas Toll Free Number-
3 dir.ind-bih@nic.in
Industries, Govt Bhawan, Bailey 18003456214;
 of Bihar Road, Patna - (0612)-2215211
800015
6 Floor, A-Wing,
th

Karpuri Thakur
0612-2565601
4 Sadan, Ashiyana cwtscpatna@gmail.com
0612-2598638
O/o Digha Road, Patna-
Development 800025
Commissioner Gangasagar Chowk,
(Handicrafts), Opp. Govt. Bus
Govt of India Stand,
5 06276-222260 admb@indiatimes.com
Main Road,
Madhubani-
847211 (Bihar)
2nd Floor,Sudama
Bhavan, Boring
National patna@npcindia.gov.in;
Road Crossing,
6 Productivity 0612-2572577
Patna, Bihar
Council npcpatna@gmail.com
800001

Patliputra
Bureau of Indian Industrial Estate
7 0612-2262808 hptbo@bis.gov.in
Standards Patna 800013

Bihar Industrial
1st Floor, Udyog
Area
Bhawan,
Development
8 East Gandhi 0612-2675296 biada-bih@gov.in
Authority
Maidan,
(BIADA)
Patna – 800 004
Khadi & Village
Industries
Post- B.V. College,
Commission kvicpatna@gmail.com,
9 Sheikhpura Patna- 0612-2224983
(KVIC), Govt of sopatna.kvic@gov.in
800014
India

Mahesh Bhawan,
Bihar State East Gandhi
10 Khadi & Village Maidan, Patna, +91-977-142-7746 kvibpatna@gmail.com
Industries Board Bihar 800004

Ground Floor,
Indira Bhawan, RCS
info@udyogmitrabihar.c
11 Udyog Mitra Path, Patna, Bihar 0612-2547695
om
800001

Directorate of 2nd Floor, Vikas E-Mail: dirhs-bih@gov.in

Handloom and Bhawan, Bailey Website:
Phone: 06122215637
12 Sericulture, Road, Patna- https://state.bihar.gov.in
Govt. of Bihar, 800015 81 /industries/CitizenHome
.html
 E-Mail: dir-fp.ind-
2nd Floor, Vikas bih@nic.in
Directorate of
Bhawan, Bailey
Food Phone: 06122215398
13 Road, Patna- Website:
Processing,
800015 https://state.bihar.gov.in
Govt. of Bihar,
/industries/CitizenHome
.html
E-mail: secy-tourism-
bih@nic.in
Department of Old Secretariat,
Phone: 06122215531
14 Tourism, Govt. Patna- 800015, Website:
of Bihar https://state.bihar.gov.in
/bihartourism/CitizenHo
me.html
Indira Bhawan, 4th E-mail:
Bihar State
Floor Ramcharita mdbicico@gmail.com,
Credit &
Singh Path, Bailey info@bicico.com
15 Investment
Road, Patna-
Corporation
800001 Website:
(BICICO),
http://bicico.bih.nic.in
E-mail:
1st Floor, Udyog
md@idabihar.com
Infrastructure Bhawan, East Phone: 06122675933,
16 Development Gandhi Maidan, 2675935
Website:
Authority (IDA), Patna- 800004
https://www.idabihar.co
m/
Upendra E-mail:
Patliputra
Maharathi Shilp uminstitute@gmail.com
Industrial Area, Phone: 06122262482
17 Anusandhan
Patna-800013
Sansthan Website:
http://umsas.org.in/
E-mail:
trtcpatna14@gmail.com,
reach@idtrjamshedpur.c
Tool Room & Patliputra Phone: 06122270744,
om
Training Center, Industrial Estate, 8709478045,
18 training@idtrjamsedpur.
Min. of MSME, Patna-800013 8709478044
com
Govt. of India,
Website:
https://patna.idtr.gov.in
/
Head Office: E-mail:
Parivesh Bhawan, Phone: 06122261776, bspcb@yahoo.com,griev
Bihar State Plot No. NS-B/2, 2261709, 2261250, ance@bspcb.in
19 Pollution Paliputra Industrial 2262265, 2263782,
Control Board Area, Patliputra, 2267673 Website:
Patna (Bihar)-800 http://www.bspcb.bih.ni
010 c.in/
Food Safety and Vikas Bhawan, New E-mail:
Phone: 011-
Standards Secretariat 82 licensing@fssai.gov.in
20 65705552, 64672224
Authority of Building,
India (FSSAI), Bailly Road, Patna-
 800001 Website:
Secretary, http://www.fssai.gov.in
Health
Department
cum Executive
Director,
State Health
Society
E-mail:
Bihar State Indira Bhawan,
bsidc_bsidc@rediffmail.c
Industrial Patna, Bihar- Phone:06122532165
21 om
Development 800001
Corporation Ltd.
Website: http://bsidc.in/

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 CHAPTER 12
CONCLUSION AND WAY FORWARD

In this District Industrial Potential Survey and District Development Plan

Report of Bhagalpur district, the profile of industries in the district has been analyzed.
Present scenario of MSMEs, handicrafts and cottage industries, Khadi industries,
service sector based enterprises has been also highlighted. In addition, potential areas
of enterprises promotion as well as development of clusters in the district have been
also incorporated. A basic guidance for entrepreneurs willing to set up enterprises in
the district at micro level has been provided in the report. In addition, an analysis of
resources available in various sector such as agriculture, livestock, horticulture, dairy,
forest, fishery etc. has been analyzed. Present available infrastructure for industrial
development such as land, industrial area, financial institutions, training facilities,
supporting institution, promotional agencies etc. has been briefed in the report.
Several Schemes and Policy measures of Central and State Govt. have been
summarized for entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and other stakeholders

Based on the analysis of available of resources, infrastructure, manpower,

supporting institutions; it may be stated that Silk Industry, Cotton Industry, agro &
allied sector, Food processing, etc. have good potential in the district. Among the
handicrafts; Silk Manufacturing & Cotton manufacturing having good presence as well
as further scope for promotion in cluster approach. In the services sector; saloon,
beauty parlor, repairing and servicing based enterprises, automobile repairing have
scope for promotion.

Industries Department of Govt. of Bihar in the Bihar Industrial Investment

Promotion Policy, 2016 and its amendments in 2020 has considered food processing,
textiles, leather as high priority sectors to maximize employment opportunities for
attaining a balanced regional and sustainable industrial development. Departments of
Central Govt. including MSME Ministry have taken up policy measures and schemes to
facilitate MSMEs. However, considering the present industrial state of Bihar and
particularly South Bihar region, more
84 focus on infrastructure development of
industrial areas, roads, power sector, airport, entrepreneurial trainings, skill based
trainings, awareness on entrepreneurship and various schemes of State and Central
Govt., increased access to credit support for industries, creation of new MSME/
enterprises and common facility centers etc. are needed for betterment of industrial
backbone in the Bhagalpur district.

References used for preparation of District Industrial Potential Survey

 Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22
 Official website of District
 Population Census, 2011
 Udyog Mitra, Bihar
 20th Livestock Census, 2019
 District Survey Report, Bhagalpur, Department of Mines, Bihar
 Road Statistics, Road Construction Department, Bihar
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 BIADA
 SLBC, Bihar
 (ANNEXURE-I)
List of resources in the District

Industry Association

Name of Industry
Name Designation Phone
Association

Former Vice President

Bihar Industries
Bihar Industries Association & President
Shri O. P. Singh, 93343 52086
Association Bihar Gas
Manufacturers
Association

Laghu Udyog Bharti Shri Satpal District Coordinator 9934071048

Laghu Udyog Bharti Shri Ravi Bhalotia District Coordinator 9431213187

Central/State Public Sector Undertaking/ State Cooperatives:

S.
Name Address
No.
NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power
1 Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur
Station

Outstanding Units

S. Investment Employment
Name of Unit Address
No. made therein created (Nos.)
M/s Bharat Plus Ethanol Rs 209.17 Approximately
1 Bhagalpur
Pvt Ltd Crores 1800
Approximately
2 M/s Vikas Lifecare Ltd Bhagalpur Rs 110 Crores
175
Ms. Kundan 86 Approximately
3 Bhagalpur Rs 210 Crores
Hyderoporjects Pvt Ltd 1875
Issues concerning MSMEs in the district

 Lack/absence of skilled industrial workers and manpower

 Lack of adequate financing
 Lack of adequate infrastructure facilities
 Lack/absence of specialized promotional and supporting agencies
such as marketing and export related organizations etc.
 Absence of specialized training providing institutions like TRTC, and
specialized technical institutions such as IITs/NITs

NGOs/SHGs
 As per Niti Ayog NGO Darpan portal there are a total 155 numbers of
NGOs/VOs registered in Darpan portal as of February-2023. These are in
various categories such as Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries,
Aged/Elderly, Agriculture, Art & Culture, Children, Civic Issues, Differently
Abled, Disaster Management, Drinking Water, Education & Literacy,
Environment & Forests, Food Processing, Health & Family Welfare, Human
Rights, Legal Awareness & Aid, Labour & Employment, Micro Finance
(SHGs),Minority Issues, Nutrition, Rural Development & Poverty Alleviation,
Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Water Resources, Women's
Development & Empowerment and many other sectors. Out of these 29
numbers are found for MSME sector.

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