Bihar: In a significant move to boost employment and industrial growth, Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ambitious plan to create 1 crore jobs for the state’s youth over the next five years.
This announcement came after the first meeting of the newly formed Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday, where CM Nitish Kumar laid out a comprehensive roadmap for the state's economic transformation.
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The plan includes the creation of a tech city, a defence corridor, and a semiconductor manufacturing park, all part of Bihar's goal to become a leading hub for technology and innovation in Eastern India.
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Key Features of Bihar's Employment and Industrial Plan
During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit provided key details about the initiatives that will form the backbone of the state's job creation drive. According to Amrit, the government intends to develop several new sectors and infrastructures to provide ample employment opportunities for Bihar's youth.
Global Capacity Centres: Bihar will also establish global capacity centers that aim to create a vibrant job market for skilled youth.
Mega Tech City & Fitness City: A tech city will be developed to foster innovation and attract global tech companies. Additionally, a fitness city will be established, encouraging a healthier lifestyle among the state’s residents.
Defense Corridor: In a strategic move, a dedicated defense corridor will be created to boost defense manufacturing and provide job opportunities in the defense sector.
Semiconductor Park & AI Mission: A semiconductor manufacturing park will be set up to capitalize on the booming global semiconductor industry. The state also plans to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, positioning Bihar as a key player in the AI sector.
Nitish Kumar’s Big Employment Push in Bihar
As part of the state’s commitment to youth employment, CM Nitish Kumar said that creating government jobs and employment opportunities has been a priority for his administration.
Under the Sapt Nishchay-2 scheme, the Bihar government has already provided jobs to 50 lakh youth between 2020 and 2025. The new target is to provide jobs for an additional 1 crore youth between 2025 and 2030.
In a social media post on platform X, CM Kumar stated: "Ensuring employment for youth has been our priority from the beginning. Over the next five years, we are committed to providing job opportunities to 1 crore youth in Bihar."
The Roadmap for Future Development in Bihar
Nitish Kumar explained that the government would collaborate with entrepreneurs, economists, and industry experts to accelerate Bihar’s economic development.
The state’s vision includes making Bihar a “Global Back-End Hub” and a “Global Workplace” where businesses and global companies can thrive.
Additionally, a committee has been set up to explore employment opportunities in the start-up sector. This initiative will help Bihar's young entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses, providing them with the support they need to succeed.
The state government is also focusing on infrastructure development and industrial revival. As part of this plan, eleven cities, including nine divisional towns and additional cities like Sonepur and Sitamarh,i will see new Greenfield Township projects. Furthermore, the state has committed to reopening nine closed sugar mills and establishing 25 new ones, boosting the industrial sector and generating more employment.