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Agriculture
Bihar CM Announces Reopening of Motihari Sugar Mill and New Projects
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:38 AM
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared that the Motihari sugar mill will be reopened and additional development projects will be launched in the region.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the long‑idle Motihari sugar mill in Bihar will be brought back into operation as part of a broader effort to revive the state's agro‑industrial base. The decision was disclosed during a public meeting in Motihari, where the CM highlighted the mill's strategic importance for local sugarcane growers.
The reopening is expected to generate employment opportunities for the surrounding communities and improve the supply chain for sugar producers in the region. State officials said that necessary repairs and modernization work have already begun, aiming for a swift resumption of production.
In addition to reviving the mill, the CM unveiled a slate of new projects aimed at diversifying the local economy. While specific details were not disclosed, the initiatives are intended to attract investment, enhance agricultural processing capacity, and strengthen Bihar's position in the national sugar market.
The reopening is expected to generate employment opportunities for the surrounding communities and improve the supply chain for sugar producers in the region. State officials said that necessary repairs and modernization work have already begun, aiming for a swift resumption of production.
In addition to reviving the mill, the CM unveiled a slate of new projects aimed at diversifying the local economy. While specific details were not disclosed, the initiatives are intended to attract investment, enhance agricultural processing capacity, and strengthen Bihar's position in the national sugar market.