Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Friday asked officials to speed up land acquisition for industrial projects, saying timely availability of land was essential to attract investment, create jobs and strengthen Bihar’s economy.Chairing a review meeting of the industries department, Choudhary asked all district magistrates (DMs) to accelerate acquisition for upcoming industrial units and ensure timely payments to land donors. He stressed speedy departmental action, close coordination among agencies and implementation of schemes within stipulated timelines to give momentum to industrial development.The meeting reviewed measures to accelerate industrial growth, tap investment potential and fast-track proposed and ongoing industrial projects. Officials discussed the status of land acquisition in various districts, investment proposals, industrial infrastructure and other issues related to establishing and expanding industries.Industries secretary Kundan Kumar made a detailed presentation on the state’s industrial policy, departmental action plans, district-wise land acquisition status, investment prospects and related matters. Revenue and land reforms minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal and industries minister Shreyasi Singh were also present.Choudhary said providing basic facilities for industrial development and creating a favourable environment for investors remained the govt’s top priority. He said procedures for setting up and expanding industries should be completed in a time-bound manner to prevent avoidable hurdles.He stressed effective coordination between departments and district administrations to meet project deadlines and asked officials to monitor progress and remove bottlenecks quickly. Industrialisation, he said, would play a key role in expanding employment opportunities across Bihar.
