Bihar
Bihar has a historical reputation of being India’s the poorest, densest, and most lawless state, rich only in emigrants who provide low-wage labor in every city in India. However, in recent years, Bihar has frequently achieved double-digit growth thanks to the state government’s relentless focus on public works and on ensuring that even the poorest inhabitants can access state hand-outs. While this has raised the standard of living somewhat, Bihar is yet to position itself as a competitor for private investment. Being largely an agrarian economy, the state government hopes to add value to its food processing and dairy industries and strengthening its textile and leather industries.
State Policies
Solar Policy: Policy for Promotion of Bihar New and Renewable Energy Sources (2017)
Electric Mobility Policy: Bihar Electric Vehicle Policy (2019)
Industry Policy: Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (2016)
State Summary
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Size
36,357 sq. miles -
Population
104 million -
State GDP
$53.11 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
243
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Rajya Sabha Seats
16 -
Lok Sabha Seats
40 -
Party Affiliation
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)
Climate Change
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Bihar approves the Bihar Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2023
Posted on December 13, 2023Bihar approves the Bihar Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2023 with the aim to achieve 15 percent EVs in all vehicle registrations in the state by 2028.
Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme
Posted on November 8, 2023Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024.
Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024
Posted on November 8, 2023Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024.
Bihar bans using single-use plastic items and thermocol products in the state
Posted on December 22, 2021
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Bihar approves the Bihar Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2023
Posted on December 13, 2023Bihar approves the Bihar Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2023 with the aim to achieve 15 percent EVs in all vehicle registrations in the state by 2028.
Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme
Posted on November 8, 2023Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024.
Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024
Posted on November 8, 2023Bihar launches a $1.5 billion power sector scheme aiming to install smart meters in 112,000 households by the end of 2024.
Bihar approves the Bihar Biofuel Production Promotion Policy 2023
Posted on July 12, 2023Bihar approves the Bihar Biofuel Production Promotion Policy 2023. The policy offers a capital subsidy of 15% or the maximum of $604,875 to investors, among a slew of other incentives.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Bihar. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Bihar reaches 192.89MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Bihar achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Bihar cabinet approves a proposal to spend $800.2 million over the next five years to strengthen the state’s health infrastructure
Posted on December 29, 2021
Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Kerala announce lockdown measures in response to the spike in Covid-19 cases
Posted on May 12, 2021
Bihar govt bans 12 pan masala brands for one year after magnesium carbonate found in samples collected from nine districts
Posted on September 6, 2019The Nitish Kumar government banned 12 pan masala brands in Bihar for a period of one year for containing magnesium carbonate which causes health problems, an official said. The decision was taken by the state government following the presence of magnesium carbonate in all the 20 samples of pan masala collected from nine districts by food safety officers.
Bihar cabinet approved redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital
Posted on November 13, 2018The Bihar cabinet approved the redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital into the world’s largest hospital with 5,462 beds at an estimated cost of $763 million.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Bihar releases the Bihar Information Technology Policy 2024
Posted on January 17, 2024Bihar releases the Bihar Information Technology Policy 2024 aiming to boost private investment and entrepreneurship in the sector. The policy provides a subsidy of 30 percent on fixed capital investment up to $3.6 million and provides an option of 10 percent interest subvention for five years to the tune of $4.8 million.
Bihar approves the Bihar Tourism Policy, 2023
Posted on January 5, 2024Bihar approves the Bihar Tourism Policy, 2023 aimed at promote comprehensive development and attract investments in the tourism sector in the state.
Bihar releases the Bihar Logistics Policy 2023
Posted on December 20, 2023Bihar releases the Bihar Logistics Policy 2023 aiming at providing international-standard infrastructure facilities for industrial and social growth in the state.
Bihar announces the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Udyami Yojna”
Posted on October 4, 2023Bihar announces the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Udyami Yojna” to promote industrial development and generate employment among unemployed youths from the minority community. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will be allowed to avail up to INR 10 lakh (~$12,020) – in the form of a 50 percent loan, and 50 percent grant—to establish a new industry.
Infrastructure and Governance
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Bihar approves a proposal to provide financial assistance of $2,405.28 each to over 9.4 million families
Posted on January 24, 2024Bihar approves a proposal to provide financial assistance of $2,405.28 each to over 9.4 million families who were assessed as poor in the recently held caste and economic survey in the state to create self-employment opportunities.
Bihar announces 10 per cent reservations for people under the economically weaker section (EWS) category
Posted on December 12, 2023Bihar announces 10 per cent reservations for people under the economically weaker section (EWS) category in the judicial services, and the state-run law colleges and universities.
Bihar passes the Bihar Reservation Of Vacancies In P&S. (SC, ST & OBC) Amendment Bill 2023 reserving seventy-five percent of positions in government jobs and educational institutions for people from marginalised castes and economically weaker sections
Posted on November 15, 2023Bihar passes the Bihar Reservation Of Vacancies In P&S. (SC, ST & OBC) Amendment Bill 2023 reserving seventy-five percent of positions in government jobs and educational institutions for people from marginalised castes and economically weaker sections.
Bihar passes the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill 2023
Posted on July 19, 2023Bihar passes the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill 2023 which includes 22 amendments in the Bihar Goods Service Tax Act. The amendments are aimed at the creation of a GST Council composed of 4 members.
Land & Labor Laws
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Recent Articles
Bihar launches an e-mapping portal for landowners
Posted on December 27, 2023Bihar launches an e-mapping portal for landowners to increase transparency and minimize disputes over land measurements in the state.
Bihar approves rebate of up to 80 per cent on land lease under the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) to promote investment in the state.
Posted on July 26, 2022
Water & Sanitation
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