The process to develop a new industrial area spanning 700 acres has commenced in Paru block, Muzaffarpur. This is a significant step towards accelerating industrial development in Bihar. Land will be acquired across five villages – Chandpur Chiutaha (250 acres), Chaturpatti (148 acres), Harpur Kaparphora (120 acres), Bhojpatti (95 acres), and Bishunpur Saraiya (85 acres) – for this project.

The District Land Acquisition Office has published the notification, and procedures for compensation payment are now underway. An estimate of the acquisition cost will be prepared and sent to the concerned department. Once funds are allocated, compensation will be disbursed to landowners through village-wise camps. No objections have been received following the initial notification. The number of families affected by displacement due to land acquisition is reported as zero, and a social impact assessment has been completed.

Most of the land to be acquired is two-crop agricultural land owned by individuals. A committee has determined the land type, classification, and rates. This mega industrial project is located near the under-construction Patna-Bettiah four-lane highway, aiming to develop the area as a major industrial hub in North Bihar.

The development of the Paru industrial area is considered a significant game-changer for the economic landscape of North Bihar, especially Muzaffarpur. It will provide modern infrastructure for agro-product based industries (food processing), plug-and-play sheds, textile units, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Following the Bela industrial area, Paru will emerge as a new industrial corridor, creating immense investment opportunities in Muzaffarpur.

The region is a major producer of vegetables, maize, mangoes, litchi, and food grains. The establishment of food processing units will ensure fair prices for farmers' produce. It is estimated that once fully developed and operational, the Paru industrial area will generate over 10,000 to 15,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing local livelihoods for youth in Muzaffarpur and North Bihar, reducing the need to migrate for employment. Value addition to agricultural products will also strengthen the rural economy.