Fast-Track Industry: Bihar CM Orders Rapid Land Acquisition
CM Samrat Choudhary directs DMs to speed up land acquisition for industrial projects to boost investment and jobs in Bihar.
In a decisive move to transform Bihar into an industrial powerhouse, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed District Magistrates across the state to accelerate Bihar industrial land acquisition. The directive comes as the state government seeks to unlock its investment potential and ensure that industrial projects are not stalled by bureaucratic delays.
High-Level Review at 'Sankalp' Hall
The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Industries Department at the 'Sankalp' hall, located at Lok Sewa Awas in Patna. The primary objective of the session was to evaluate the current state of industrial development and find ways to expedite the implementation of pending projects.
During the proceedings, Kundan Kumar, the Secretary of the Industries Department, delivered a detailed presentation. This briefing covered several critical areas, including:
- The current state of the industrial policy.
- Action plans formulated by the department.
- The current status of land acquisition across various districts.
- Key matters regarding incoming investments.
Zero Tolerance for Delays
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary made it clear that providing a conducive environment for investors is a top priority for his administration. He emphasized that the availability of essential infrastructure is non-negotiable for the state's growth.
The Chief Minister issued strict instructions to all District Magistrates to ensure that the land acquisition process is fast-tracked. A key point of emphasis was the fair and timely treatment of landowners; the CM explicitly stated that there must be no delays in paying compensation to those who have provided their land for these projects.
The Economic Vision for Bihar
The government aims to foster a streamlined ecosystem where the establishment and expansion of industries are completed within set timelines. By removing bottlenecks in land and administration, the state hopes to achieve three primary goals:
- Attract significant new investments.
- Generate a vast number of new job opportunities for the youth.
- Strengthen the overall economy of Bihar.
The CM further urged for effective coordination between different departments to ensure that schemes are implemented within their stipulated timeframes.
Key Officials in Attendance
The high-stakes meeting saw the presence of several top government officials and ministers, highlighting the importance of this industrial push. Attendees included:
- Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister
- Shreyasi Singh, Industries Minister
- Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary
- Mihir Kumar Singh, Development Commissioner
- Vinay Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Urban Development and Housing Department and Finance Department
- Lokesh Kumar Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister
- Kundan Kumar, Industries Department Secretary
- Abhay Kumar Singh, Rural Works Department Secretary
- Sanjay Kumar Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister
- Jai Singh, Revenue and Land Reforms Department Secretary
- Naveen Kumar, BIADA Managing Director
- Mukul Kumar Gupta, Industries Department Director