<h1>Union Government Supports Bihar's Industrial Growth with Rs. 15.69 Crore Grant for Bhagalpur Handloom Cluster Development.</h1> Under the liberalized industrial policy, investors decide on new industry locations, including Bihar. The National Manufacturing Policy supports creating National Investment and Manufacturing Zones, but states choose their implementation. The Union Government has no plans for new industries in Bihar, but financial assistance has been provided for industrial development. Specifically, under the Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme, a Handloom Cluster in Bhagalpur, Bihar, was approved with a project cost of Rs. 20.82 crore, including a central grant of Rs. 15.69 crore. An initial Rs. 1.56 crore was released as part of the first installment on December 16, 2011.