Key Points
- Centre to invest ₹170 crore in Gaya technology facility for MSME
- Facility aims to train 7,000 people annually in emerging technologies
- Centre will serve six Bihar districts including Gaya and Aurangabad
The Centre will invest ₹170 crore to establish a technology centre for micro, small and medium enterprises in Gaya, Bihar, with the foundation stone to be laid on 15 June 2026. The facility aims to train 7,000 people annually and support over 1,000 local businesses each year through advanced manufacturing services and technical advisory programmes.
Union MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary will lay the foundation stone at Khizarsarai, Gaya. The ceremony will begin with a traditional bhoomi pujan. Senior officials from the Ministry of MSME and the Bihar government will attend.
The technology centre will be built on a 20-acre plot provided by the state government. Of the ₹170 crore investment, approximately ₹86 crore will go towards civil works and ₹84 crore towards plant and machinery, according to the ministry.
The built-up area will span approximately 16,800 square metres, comprising a production block, training block, utility block, administrative block, multipurpose hall, hostel and staff accommodation.
Services and training programmes
The centre will focus on general engineering, heavy engineering and textile testing. Production facilities will include tool room services for moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures, CNC machining, and CAD/CAM/CAE capabilities — computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software used for product development and testing.
The facility will also house a rapid prototyping unit, an Industry 4.0 laboratory offering automation and smart manufacturing technologies, and renewable energy systems.
Training programmes will cover emerging technology areas including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things — networks of connected devices that communicate with each other — and data analytics. The centre will also offer courses in VLSI and embedded systems design, automation, quality control and textiles.
These programmes will range from short-term courses to longer industry-oriented certifications aligned with current manufacturing requirements.
Business development services will include market research, prototype development, Six Sigma quality practices, regulatory compliance guidance, supply chain management, digital marketing, branding, product design, modernisation consulting, automation advisory and incubation support for new enterprises.
Regional coverage and expected impact
The facility will serve MSME in six districts: Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad and Munger. According to the ministry, the centre aims to provide access to advanced manufacturing technologies, develop an industry-ready workforce and deliver essential technical and business advisory services to enable local enterprises to expand and compete in wider markets.
The ministry operates a nationwide network of technology centres and extension centres to support MSME competitiveness. These centres provide manufacturing support, training and technical services to small businesses across the country.
Southern Bihar and the Magadh region have historically had limited access to advanced manufacturing infrastructure compared to the state’s northern districts.
By the numbers
- ₹170 crore
- Total investment in Gaya technology centre
- 7,000
- Annual trainee target for the facility
- 1,000+
- Local MSME to be supported annually
The technology centre in Gaya is intended to bridge this gap by establishing permanent training and production support facilities in the region. The centre’s location at Khizarsarai places it within reach of the six target districts, potentially reducing travel and logistics costs for small manufacturers seeking technical services.
The ministry stated that the centre will support more than 1,000 local MSME annually through tooling activities and job work. The 7,000 annual trainee target covers both short-term skill development courses and longer certification programmes. These figures represent the ministry’s projections for the facility once it becomes fully operational.
Your Questions, Answered
How much is the Centre investing in the Gaya technology centre?
The Centre is investing ₹170 crore in the facility, with approximately ₹86 crore allocated for civil works and ₹84 crore for plant and machinery.
Which districts will the Gaya MSME technology centre serve?
The centre will serve MSME in six Bihar districts: Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad and Munger.
What training programmes will the Gaya technology centre offer?
The centre will offer programmes in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, data analytics, CAD/CAM/CAE, VLSI and embedded systems, automation, quality control, general engineering, heavy engineering and textiles.
How many people will the Gaya MSME centre train annually?
The ministry projects the centre will train 7,000 people annually through short-term and long-term industry-oriented programmes once fully operational.
