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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary charts roadmap for a ‘Viksit Bihar’ at ET World Leaders Forum 2026
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlined his vision for a developed Bihar, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture and investment, during his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, where he presented a comprehensive plan to transform Bihar into a more prosperous state. He highlighted the need for robust infrastructure, improved connectivity and modernized public services as the foundation for sustained growth.
The CM emphasized that agriculture, which employs a large segment of Bihar’s population, must be upgraded through better irrigation, technology adoption and market access. He called for greater private and public investment to create jobs and raise living standards across urban and rural areas.
Choudhary also underscored the importance of quality education and healthcare as essential pillars of a "Viksit Bihar." He urged stakeholders to collaborate in building skill‑development centres and expanding digital services to bridge existing gaps.
While no specific financial commitments were disclosed, the chief minister’s remarks signalled a policy thrust aimed at attracting investors and accelerating development projects in the state.
The address concluded with a call for collective effort from government, industry and civil society to realise the vision of a developed Bihar within the coming years.
The CM emphasized that agriculture, which employs a large segment of Bihar’s population, must be upgraded through better irrigation, technology adoption and market access. He called for greater private and public investment to create jobs and raise living standards across urban and rural areas.
Choudhary also underscored the importance of quality education and healthcare as essential pillars of a "Viksit Bihar." He urged stakeholders to collaborate in building skill‑development centres and expanding digital services to bridge existing gaps.
While no specific financial commitments were disclosed, the chief minister’s remarks signalled a policy thrust aimed at attracting investors and accelerating development projects in the state.
The address concluded with a call for collective effort from government, industry and civil society to realise the vision of a developed Bihar within the coming years.