NEW DELHI: Bihar Pavilion emerged as a major attraction for investors at the AI Impact Summit.
A visit to this stall in Friday showcased how keen investors are in the State which replete with massive workforces, markets, and quickly developing infrastructure.
Speaking to TNIE, officials said that for visitors, Bihar is becoming a preferred destination for developing technology centres owing to rapidly growing data centres, skilled manpower and a low-cost operational environment.
On Friday, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary, visited Bihar Pavilion and interacted with representatives of startups and technology companies and discussed investment opportunities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, “Bihar is moving beyond traditional development models and is adopting technology-driven growth. Through Artificial Intelligence, areas such as water management, agricultural productivity and urban services can become more efficient. Bihar offers a safe and fast-growing environment full of opportunities for investors.”
He further added that the State government is providing strong infrastructure support, single-window clearance and policy-based incentives to ensure a transparent and smooth investment process.
During the summit, several national and international companies expressed interest in setting up AI-based projects in Bihar.
An official said that presentations and live demonstrations at the Bihar Pavilion received positive responses from investors.
One of the investors, Mahesh Kumar, CEO and Founder of Tiger Analytics, said, “Our company has shown interest in establishing a Centre of Excellence in Bihar. This can be a game-changer for the youth of the state. With government support, we aim to provide industry-oriented training in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, enabling students to gain global-level skills and become innovators.”
Ajay Yadav Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department (Excise), Government of Bihar, said that Bihar’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem and large youth population provide a strong foundation for the tech sector. He added that the government aims to integrate AI into administrative processes to improve transparency and efficiency, further strengthening investor confidence.
The Bihar pavilion has a start attraction that drew majority of visitors. Manoj Kumar Singh, CMD, Energy Department, Government of Bihar, said that investment in AI and emerging technologies will generate large-scale employment in the state. "Through skill development programmes and collaboration with technical institutions, local youth can be trained according to industry needs," he said.