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Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh Says State No Longer ‘Badlands’ in Investment Pitch
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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Bihar’s Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh announced that the state has shed its ‘badlands’ image while presenting new investment opportunities to potential investors.
Bihar’s Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh delivered a high‑profile investment pitch, asserting that the state has moved beyond its long‑standing reputation as a “badlands” region. She emphasized recent strides in infrastructure, streamlined regulatory processes, and a suite of fiscal incentives aimed at attracting domestic and foreign capital.
The minister highlighted key sectors such as manufacturing, agro‑processing, and renewable energy, noting that ongoing projects and policy reforms have created a more business‑friendly environment. She pointed to improved road and rail connectivity, upgraded power supply, and the establishment of dedicated industrial parks as tangible proof of the state’s transformation.
Singh’s remarks come as Bihar seeks to boost industrial output and generate employment across its districts. The government’s broader goal is to position the state as a competitive hub for investment, leveraging its large labor force and strategic location in eastern India.
The minister highlighted key sectors such as manufacturing, agro‑processing, and renewable energy, noting that ongoing projects and policy reforms have created a more business‑friendly environment. She pointed to improved road and rail connectivity, upgraded power supply, and the establishment of dedicated industrial parks as tangible proof of the state’s transformation.
Singh’s remarks come as Bihar seeks to boost industrial output and generate employment across its districts. The government’s broader goal is to position the state as a competitive hub for investment, leveraging its large labor force and strategic location in eastern India.