Bihar emerges an IT investment destination at AI Summit: Minister

Patna: Bihar is moving beyond traditional development models and is adopting technology-driven growth to emerge as an IT investment destination. 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, said Union minister of state, Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary, who visited Bihar Pavilion on the last day of AI Impact Summit in Delhi on Friday.He also interacted with the representatives of startups and technology companies and discussed investment opportunities in Bihar. The summit has provided a strong platform for the state govt to showcase its AI-driven policies, startup ecosystem and investment opportunities, said Choudhary, who represents Muzaffarpur in the Lok Sabha.He said investors from India and abroad have shown keen interest in Bihar’s digital infrastructure, skill development model and growing technology sector. “The state officials informed the visitors that with rapidly developing data centres, skilled manpower and a low-cost operational environment, Bihar is becoming a preferred destination for technology companies,” he said.The MoS for Jal Shakti told the representatives of startups and companies that the state govt is providing strong infrastructure support, single-window clearance and policy-based incentives to ensure a transparent and smooth investment process.Manoj Kumar Singh, CMD of state energy department, said 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.