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Patna: Patna: Bihar is set to bring together 1,500 national and international experts, policymakers, industrialists and members of its global diaspora in January 2027 to draw up a roadmap for transforming the state’s economy, generating employment and attracting fresh investment. The two-day ‘Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027’, scheduled for January 12-13 in Patna, will focus on strategies to accelerate economic growth and make the state more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable.
The ‘Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027’, jointly organised by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Bihar Foundation in collaboration with Nalanda University, will be held in Patna on January 12 and 13, according to an official statement issued by the state’s Industries Department on Monday.
The convention aims to develop a shared vision for building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy in Bihar by bringing together experts and stakeholders from diverse fields. It will provide a platform to discuss the state’s development priorities, identify emerging economic opportunities and explore strategies to accelerate growth, the statement said.
The two-day event will feature seven plenary sessions and 10 thematic panel discussions covering a wide range of issues critical to Bihar’s future. Key areas of deliberation will include agricultural diversification, mobilisation of investments, employment generation, artificial intelligence, tourism, gender equality, governance reforms and the contribution of the Bihari diaspora to the state’s development.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, addressing a gathering at the launch of the convention’s portal in Patna, said the initiative would offer an important platform for stakeholders from different sectors to contribute to shaping Bihar’s development vision.
He emphasised the importance of bringing together people with diverse expertise and experience to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges facing the state.
The convention is expected to draw nearly 1,500 participants, including academics, development experts, policymakers, representatives of industry, civil society members and members of the Bihari diaspora from India and abroad.
The initiative is aimed at fostering wider engagement among the government, academia, industry and the diaspora in charting a long-term development strategy for Bihar. Discussions are expected to focus on identifying practical policy approaches and strengthening partnerships that can help the state expand its economic opportunities, generate employment and promote inclusive growth.
With agriculture, industrial investment, tourism, technology and human development emerging as important areas for Bihar’s economic progress, the convention is expected to provide a forum for exchanging ideas and building consensus on the state’s future development priorities.