Muzaffarpur, Bihar – On 15 October, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary officially opened the Mega Footwear and Accessories Park situated in the Mahwal Industrial Area of Motipur block, marking a pivotal move toward expanding Bihar’s industrial base.

Scale and vision of the park

Covering roughly 62 acres, the new complex is envisioned as a catalyst for reviving Bihar’s leather and footwear ecosystem. Five dedicated leather units are slated to start operations, collectively projected to create about 2,100 jobs for locals from Muzaffarpur and surrounding districts.

Ready‑made, plug‑and‑play facilities

The Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) has equipped the site with state‑of‑the‑art, turn‑key infrastructure. Entrepreneurs can lease G+2 plug‑and‑play sheds that deliver a complete production environment, eliminating the lengthy construction phase and heavy upfront capital typically required. This model is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises eager to enter the market swiftly.

Common Facility Centre (CFC)

A standout feature of the park is its Common Facility Centre, stocked with machinery valued at roughly ₹8.5 crore. The shared‑equipment concept enables budding manufacturers to access high‑end tools on a pay‑per‑use basis, aligning capital outlay directly with production needs.

Inauguration ceremony

The ribbon‑cutting ceremony was attended by senior leaders including Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Rajbhushan Nishad, as well as Vaishali MP Veena Devi. The delegation toured the sheds and the CFC, underscoring the park’s role in promoting entrepreneurship.

Security arrangements

Given the high‑profile nature of the event, district authorities imposed a five‑kilometre no‑fly zone around the venue and deployed extensive ground security to ensure a smooth and safe inauguration.

Economic implications

The park is poised to become a growth engine for Bihar’s leather and footwear sectors by offering modern machinery and ready‑built infrastructure that lower entry barriers for smaller players. While the full impact will unfold as the factories become operational, early signals point to a substantial uplift in local employment and a stronger industrial foundation for Muzaffarpur.