Pratyay Amrit launched Udyog Varta in Bihar to attract investors.
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Patna, December 4, 2025: To position Bihar as a major industrial destination and attract large-scale investment, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit has launched Udyog Varta, a flagship initiative of the Bihar government.
The program aims to provide investors with direct access to top officials, ensuring swift resolution of issues related to industrial setup and operations.
Under this initiative, investors will be able to meet the Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit without prior appointment at a fixed time.
Pratyay Amrit announced that the Udyog Varta will be held every Thursday:
Udyog Varta will be held every Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm, chaired by the Chief Secretary.
Given the significance of the platform, Industrial Development Secretary Kundan Kumar, Director Mukul Kumar Gupta, and Energy Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh will also participate regularly.
Designed as a one-stop solution for both prospective and existing investors, the program will address queries, grievances, and challenges faced during industrial establishment.
Starting next week, keeping the convenience of foreign investors in mind, the meeting will take place at the Directorate of Aircraft Organization near Patna Airport.
On the first day itself, several notable investors from India and abroad showed keen interest in investing in Bihar.
Many expressed their desire to contribute to the state’s development and help reduce migration by creating employment opportunities.
They emphasized that Bihar has abundant talent, and expanding industrial activities would significantly benefit its youth.
Kisalay Singh, founder of Tensor Analytics, shared his plan to invest in data integration and related projects in partnership with the state government.
He said the initiative would enable him to return to Bihar from Washington, DC, and work for the state’s growth.
Tiger Analytics CEO Mahesh Kumar, joining via video conference from the USA, spoke about the rising global demand for artificial intelligence and expressed interest in collaborating with the government to develop Bihar into a tech hub.
Several other prominent industrialists, including Harshvardhan Kumar, CEO, Avisys Services Pvt. Ltd., Sachin Bhardwaj, a brand strategist, Rajesh Kumar, head of corporate affairs, Dalmia Cement, Sushil K Singh, CEO of Sealink Fire and Safety LLP, Mumbai, and Gitesh Vishwas of Genesis Company, are also committed to exploring investment opportunities in the state.
Welcoming the investors, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit said the government is implementing multiple initiatives to accelerate Bihar’s all-round development.
He added that Udyog Varta will enable the administration to work closely with serious and committed investors.
The Bihar government assured full support to investors:
Pratyay Amrit assured them of full government support and said that the state is ready to introduce new policies or amend existing ones to promote investment without delay.
Pratyay Amrit reaffirmed that Bihar is determined not only to strengthen its agricultural base but also to establish itself as a vibrant industrial and technological hub, particularly in emerging sectors like IT and AI.
The launch of Udyog Varta marks a major step in this direction, ensuring that Bihar carves out a distinct identity among India’s leading industrial states.
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