Muzaffarpur, Bihar – On 15 October, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary officially opened the Mega Footwear and Accessories Park located in the Mahwal Industrial Area of Motipur block, marking a major push for industrial growth in the state.
Scale and vision of the park
Covering approximately 62 acres, the facility is designed to breathe new life into Bihar’s leather and shoe‑making ecosystem. Five dedicated leather units are slated to start operations, collectively expected to generate about 2,100 jobs for residents of Muzaffarpur and surrounding districts.
Turn‑key infrastructure
The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) has equipped the park with ready‑made, modern amenities. Entrepreneurs can lease G+2 plug‑and‑play sheds that provide a full production setup, eliminating the typical delays and heavy capital outlays associated with building a plant from the ground up. This model is especially beneficial for small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises eager for rapid market entry.
Common Facility Centre
A highlight of the complex is the Common Facility Centre (CFC), stocked with machinery worth roughly ₹8.5 crore. The shared equipment enables emerging manufacturers to access high‑end tools on a pay‑per‑use basis, aligning capital spend directly with production needs.
Inauguration ceremony
The ribbon‑cutting ceremony drew a lineup of senior officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Rajbhushan Nishad, and Vaishali MP Veena Devi. The dignitaries toured the site, inspected the sheds and CFC, and underscored the park’s potential to nurture entrepreneurship.
Security arrangements
Given the high‑profile nature of the event, district authorities enforced a five‑kilometre no‑fly zone around the venue and deployed extensive ground security to ensure a smooth inauguration.
Economic outlook
The park is poised to act as a catalyst for Bihar’s leather and footwear industry by offering state‑of‑the‑art machinery and ready‑built infrastructure that lower entry barriers for smaller players. While the full impact will become clearer once the factories are fully operational, early signals point to a substantial boost in local employment and a stronger industrial base for Muzaffarpur.
