Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurates state-of-the-art and massive industrial plant of SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd, in Buxar on Saturday (February 28, 2026). Cabinet Minister Dilip Jaiswal is also present. | Photo credit: ANI
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday (February 28, 2026) inaugurated two industrial units – a Coca-Cola bottling plant and a JK Cement unit – in Buxar district at a cost of around ₹ 1,700 crore.
After the inauguration, Mr. Choudhary said that these two projects are a major step towards industrial development and creation of 10 million jobs in the state.
The cement unit, built at a cost of ₹500 crore in Brahmapur Industrial Area, the Deputy Chief Minister said the plant is spread over an area of 100 acres and has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Mr Choudhary said the unit would ensure timely supply of high quality cement to Bihar and surrounding areas. He added that earlier the company had to source from its Prayagraj unit, but now local manufacturing will reduce both time and cost.
Similarly, a Coca-Cola bottling plant, built on 65 acres of land at a cost of ₹ 1,200 crore in Nawanagar, was also inaugurated. This plant has a production capacity of 3.24 million cases (cs) per day. The unit was built by Coca-Cola franchisee M/s SLMG Beverages Private Limited. Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal was also present on the occasion.
Mr. Choudhary highlighted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is attracting major investments in the state under the new industrial policy.
“These projects will directly and indirectly create jobs for thousands of youth and boost the local economy. The government’s target is to create 10 million jobs and employment opportunities over the next five years. Industrial units like JK Cement and Coca-Cola will play a key role in achieving this target,” Choudhary added.
He also said that industry and government can work together to empower Bihar. Mr. Choudhary informed that the state-of-the-art plants at Buxar will not only meet the growing infrastructure needs of the state but will also provide a new direction for regional development.
Mr Choudhary also added that along with providing direct employment opportunities to thousands of people, it will also create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities in transport, logistics and other supporting sectors.
“Now the supply of beverages in the state will be possible locally, reducing transport costs and increasing state revenue,” said Mr. Choudhary said.
With environmental protection in mind, the plant has installed wastewater treatment facilities, promotes PET recycling, and is developing approximately 40% of the campus as a green zone.
He pointed out that this project is an important step towards industrial development and maintaining the ecological balance in the state.
Published – 01 March 2026 10:48 IST
