BEGUSARAI: State industry minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday said five major factories, including those of ethanol and cement, are ready for inauguration in different parts of Bihar. Talking to reporters at New Delhi, Shahnawaz said he is interacting with investors from across the country and many of them are willing to set up their units in the state.
"The factories ready for inauguration include that of ethanol of 5 lakh litre capacity in Ara, which would be biggest in the country. Besides, two more ethanol factories are set for inauguration in Gopalganj district. That apart, a cement plant at Tajpur is also set for commercial production. Moreover, a textile factory is also ready in Kaimur district. The unit would be a complete package as it would have the facility for processing raw cotton to thread, followed by knitting fabric and its packaging as well," he said, adding that total investment in these units is worth several hundred crores. "Keeping in view the availability of chief minister Nitish Kumar, all these units will shortly be inaugurated," Shahnawaz said.
The industry minister said he is in Delhi on Tuesday on way to Morbi in Gujarat, where he is going to seek investment for a ceramic tile unit in Banka. Morbi is well known for ceramic industry.
