On 14 June, Bihar Tourism Minister Nitish Mishra extended an invitation to the business community to invest in the state's tourism sector, pledging full support from the local government. Speaking at an investment meet and Bihar Tourism Roadshow in New Delhi, Mishra emphasised Bihar's abundant heritage and its significant strides in development.
He mentioned, “Come and invest in Bihar without hesitation; the government will support you at every step. We are organising investment sessions along with roadshows across the country, with the next event scheduled in Kolkata next month. Famous groups like Taj, Hyatt, and Sarovar have already invested here. Join us, and you will receive direct subsidies and numerous other benefits. Being from Mithila, I assure you of Mithila's warm hospitality.”
During the event, Abhay Kumar Singh, Tourism Secretary provided an overview of the plans, programs, and policies undertaken by the Bihar Tourism Department to businesspersons, travel agents, tour operators, and hoteliers in Delhi.
Singh emphasised the ongoing infrastructure developments across all tourism circuits in Bihar, along with policy enhancements such as subsidies and other facilities in the tourism sector.
"The positive outcomes are evident, and we are working to improve them further," he underlined. Kundan Kumar, Resident Commissioner, highlighted that the Bihar government's new industrial policy has opened up numerous investment opportunities, leading to a substantial increase in industrial investment.
"Over INR 50,000 crore worth of MoUs were signed at Bihar Business Connect 2023, leading to increased investments in both general industrial activities and the tourism sector, thereby improving the overall landscape," he pointed out.
