Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Munger Gun Factories Revived for Defence Corridor
The Munger gun factories in Bihar, which have been around for over 250 years, are getting a new chance to thrive.
These old factories used to make guns for regular people, but new rules and illegal gun-making hurt their business.
Now, the Bihar government wants to turn these factories into a place that makes all kinds of defence equipment, like guns, bulletproof jackets, and night vision devices.
This could bring back many jobs and help the town of Munger.
The plan is part of a bigger effort to make India stronger in making its own defence supplies.
Munger gun factories, established in 1762, are being revived under a new defence corridor plan.
The factories will produce a range of defence equipment, including arms, bulletproof jackets, and night vision devices.
Strict licensing norms in 2016 and illegal arms manufacturing led to a decline in the factories' operations.
The Bihar government's defence corridor aims to boost employment and reduce illegal arms trade in Munger.
The plan includes a tech hub with a defence corridor, semiconductor park, and other advanced manufacturing facilities.
- Who
- Munger gun factories, Bihar government, defence corridor planners
- What
- Revitalization of Munger gun factories for defence production
- When
- Recent approval by Bihar Cabinet, with historical context from 1762
- Where
- Munger district, Bihar, India
- Why
- To boost defence manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce illegal arms trade
- Location
- Munger district, Bihar, India
- Established
- 1762
- Number of Factories
- 37
- Current Workers
- 150
- Peak Workers
- 1,500 families
- Defence Corridor Plan
- Includes arms, bulletproof jackets, explosives, helmets, body armour, and night vision devices
- Licensing Policy Change
- 2016
- Government Initiative
- Bihar Cabinet approved defence corridor and tech hub