Gaya industrial smart city gets Centre’s green signal, Real Estate News, ET RealEstate

May 11, 2025 Clicktoprints

PATNA: Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya, one of India’s premier greenfield smart industrial cities under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), has received environmental clearance from the ministry of environment, forest and climate change for a 1,670-acre development area.

An official from the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) confirmed the milestone. “Spearheaded by Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited (BIMCGL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by the central and state govts, this statutory approval marks a major milestone in transforming Bihar into a hub of industrial growth. The initiative merges economic opportunity with environmental responsibility, aiming to build a dynamic centre of innovation and inclusive development. IMC Gaya will reshape Bihar’s industrial sector with Bodh Gaya evolving into the state’s first integrated industrial township,” the official said.

Connected to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), the project is designed to enhance regional industrial capacity and develop world-class infrastructure. The IMC will cover over 1,000 acres of planned industrial plots, featuring zoned development, multimodal transport access, utilities, and logistics facilities. The initiative is being implemented by BIMCGL, a joint venture between the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) and BIADA, with full support from central and state agencies.

A recent collaborative site inspection was carried out to assess the proposed water storage facilities and pipeline layout, ensuring sustainable water infrastructure for the township. This review followed an earlier evaluation of road connectivity, reinforcing the project’s commitment to creating an efficient, fully integrated industrial ecosystem.