Patna,The Bihar government has set an aggressive 90-day deadline to finalise a comprehensive action plan aimed at positioning the state as a major technology and new-age economy hub, in a move that could significantly reshape its economic landscape.
With nearly 58 per cent of Bihar’s population below the age of 35, the state administration, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has prioritised local job creation through high-growth sectors. The Department of Industries has issued a formal “resolve letter” (sankalp patra), signalling strong political commitment to the initiative.
Key elements of the proposed ecosystem include:
– A dedicated defence corridor and semiconductor manufacturing park
– Establishment of global capability centres (GCCs)
– Development of a mega technology city and a specialised fintech hub
– Positioning Bihar as a “global workplace” and back-office hub for multinational firms
To ensure swift execution, the government has approved the formation of two high-level committees. A top-tier apex committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, will oversee strategy and monitoring, comprising additional chief secretaries and principal secretaries from industries, finance, IT, and agriculture. A separate working committee under the industries department will draft the detailed roadmap and has been given a three-month deadline to submit its recommendations. The working panel’s tenure is fixed at six months.
The state has also indicated it will engage national and international consultants and domain experts to refine the blueprint.
The broader vision is to build a “new-age economy” in Bihar within five years, driven by technology, services, innovation, and global work culture. Officials aim to establish the state as a preferred destination for global firms seeking cost-effective, high-quality operational bases – effectively turning Bihar into India’s next-generation back-office and innovation cluster.
While Bihar has historically lagged behind states such as Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra in attracting technology and knowledge-based investments, the new policy thrust reflects a determined effort to reverse decades of industrial underperformance and stem the exodus of talent.
The success of the initiative,, however, will hinge on rapid improvements in physical and digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, and the state’s ability to compete with established tech hubs on talent retention and policy stability.
Further details on incentives, land allocation, and fiscal support are expected once the action plan is presented to the apex committee in early 2026.
