Bihar govt receives investment proposals worth Rs 528 cr for setting up industries in Nalanda, says minister Shahnawaz Hussain

PATNA: Bihar’s industries minister Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday said his department recently received investment proposals worth Rs 528 crore for setting up new industries in Nalanda district.
Talking to media persons after inaugurating an uPVC manufacturing plant at Dhamauli village near Wena police station in Nalanda district, he further said out of the total Rs 528 crore, proposals worth Rs 428 crores are related to ethanol sector and the rest are for food processing, textile and other sectors.
The minister said there were enormous opportunities for Industries in Nalanda district owing to good road connectivity and its proximity to Patna and Gaya. “But, we are giving equal attention to developing Industries in all districts. Besides putting effort into developing industries in every district, the department is also focusing on the “One District- One Product” scheme,” Hussain said.
Giving information about the outcome of the Mukhyamantri SC/ST Udyami Yojana, the minister said so far 5,100 beneficiaries have been selected out of which 3,732 beneficiaries have been given the first instalment of the financial assistance. Under this Scheme, total 1,418 beneficiaries have started operation after setting up industries.
Under the Mukhyamantri EBCs Udyami Yojana, so far 1,918 beneficiaries have been selected out of which 1,266 beneficiaries have been given the first instalment of the financial assistance. Altogether 576 beneficiaries have been given first and the second instalment.
The minister further said that the industries department has introduced effective schemes for promoting entrepreneurship among all classes of society including the women and youth, even the transgenders.