Bihar to host convention in January to draw up roadmap for state's development
Patna Bihar will host a two-day 'global convention' in January next year, bringing together around 1,500 scholars, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the state's diaspora to deliberate on a roadmap for its economic development. The 'Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027', organised by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Bihar Foundation in collaboration with Nalanda University, will be held on January 12 and 13 in Patna, an official statement issued by the Industries Department said on Monday (November 10, 2026).
Bihar attracts 1,091 investment proposals worth ₹1.21 lakh crore in past one-and-a-half years Bihar attracts 1,091 investment proposals worth ₹1.21 lakh crore in past one-and-a-half years Compared with other states in India, where integrated manufacturing cities of this kind are being developed at 14 locations, Bihar is among the leading states working rapidly to implement this scheme on the ground, says Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh Bihar attracts 1,091 investment proposals worth ₹1.21 lakh crore in past one-and-a-half years storyline 1 The event aims to evolve a shared vision for building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy in Bihar by bringing together stakeholders from different sectors, it said.
Seven plenary sessions and 10 thematic panels will deliberate on a range of issues, including agricultural diversification, investment mobilisation, employment generation, artificial intelligence, tourism, gender equality, governance and the role of the Bihari diaspora. Addressing a gathering at the launch of the convention's portal in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the initiative would provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to contribute to the state's development vision.
₹350 crore investment to generate 2,300 employment opportunities in Bihar ₹350 crore investment to generate 2,300 employment opportunities in Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the newly approved industrial projects are set to provide fresh momentum to Bihar’s industrial and technological development ₹350 crore investment to generate 2,300 employment opportunities in Bihar storyline 1 The convention is expected to attract around 1,500 participants, including experts, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society members and members of the Bihari diaspora, the statement said.
