# Bihar sugarcane industry expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-sugarcane-industry-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-23T12:13:54.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The state of Bihar is implementing policies to expand its sugarcane and industrial sectors. Under the Bihar Sugarcane Investment Policy 2026, the government aims to attract investors to establish 25 new sugar mills and develop downstream industries, including ethanol, electricity, and bio-energy production.

Following these strategic goals, the Bihar Cabinet approved a specific investment exceeding ₹500 crore for a new sugar mill in Warisliganj, Nawada. This facility is intended to serve farmers across the Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, and Jamui districts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Bihar Cabinet approves sugar mill, new universities and dairy schemes

The Bihar Cabinet approved 24 initiatives, including a ₹500 crore sugar mill in Nawada, new universities in Patna and Begusarai, and a ₹1,600 crore dairy and livestock subsidy scheme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-cabinet-approves-sugar-mill-new-universities-and-dairy-schemes

### 2026-09-11: Bihar targets 25 new sugar mills to drive industrial growth

Bihar is targeting 25 new sugar mills under a new investment policy, while industry experts urge India to expand sugarcane use into high-value biochemicals and integrated biorefineries.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-targets-25-new-sugar-mills-to-drive-industrial-growth

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