Patna: Bihar is preparing to bring together around 1,500 academics, industrialists, policymakers, researchers and members of the overseas Bihari community for a major development conference in January 2027.
The Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027 will be held at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna on January 12 and 13. The two-day event will focus on developing a roadmap for Bihar’s economic and industrial growth, with the broader objective of transforming the state into a developed region by 2047.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary launched the convention’s official portal on Monday and outlined the objectives and proposed activities of the event.
Third Major Development Convention Since 2007
According to Chaudhary, Bihar has previously organised two similar conventions: Resurgent Bihar in 2007 and Changing Bihar in 2012.
The 2027 gathering will be the third such initiative, this time under the theme Transforming Bihar. It is intended to review the changes the state has undergone and identify opportunities and priorities for its future development.
The convention will bring together people from industry, academia, policymaking and research to discuss ideas that could be translated into government policies and development programmes.
Industrialisation, Urbanisation and Education to Be Key Focus Areas
The convention will place particular emphasis on three broad areas:
- Industrialisation: Expanding investment opportunities, supporting startups and creating employment.
- Sustainable urbanisation: Improving urban infrastructure and promoting the development of smaller cities.
- Education and skill development: Strengthening educational institutions and preparing young people for emerging employment opportunities.
The programme will include seven plenary sessions and 10 separate discussions.
Other subjects on the agenda include investment promotion, agriculture diversification, the rural economy, tourism, women’s empowerment, youth employment, artificial intelligence and the branding of Bihar.
Special Platforms to Connect Overseas Biharis With Investment Opportunities
The participation of Biharis living in other states and abroad will be a major component of the convention.
Several dedicated platforms are planned to connect members of the diaspora with investment and development opportunities in Bihar. These include:
- An investment and opportunities desk
- Startup pitch sessions
- A dialogue platform for overseas Biharis
- Youth dialogue sessions
- A women’s entrepreneurship pavilion
The initiative aims to draw on the experience, professional expertise, networks and investment potential of the Bihari diaspora to support the state’s development.
Bihar Declaration 2027 and Vision 2047 Roadmap to Be Released
One of the key outcomes expected from the convention is the preparation of policy recommendations for Bihar’s long-term development.
At the conclusion of the event, organisers plan to release the Bihar Declaration 2027 and the Bihar Vision 2047: Policy Roadmap report.
The documents are expected to outline recommendations and priorities for the state’s development over the coming decades.
Industries Department Secretary Kundan Kumar said the convention would provide a common platform for representatives of industry and academia to exchange ideas and discuss opportunities for Bihar.
International Research Forum Before Main Convention
The main convention will be preceded by an International Research Forum on January 10 and 11, 2027.
The forum is expected to bring research perspectives into discussions on Bihar’s development challenges and opportunities before the larger gathering begins.
The convention is being organised by the Bihar Foundation and the Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with Nalanda University.
Vijay Chaudhary Says More People Are Interested in Returning to Bihar
Speaking at the portal launch, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said interest among people originally from Bihar in returning to the state and settling here had increased.
He attributed the change to the development work undertaken in Bihar over the years.
Chaudhary said former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had laid a foundation for the state’s development and that the present government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, was continuing the work.
He also stressed that Nitish Kumar’s contribution to Bihar’s development over the past two decades could not be overlooked.
Convention Aims to Translate Ideas Into Long-Term Policy
The Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027 is intended to create a platform where policymakers, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora can contribute to discussions on the state’s future.
With industrial growth, employment, education, urban development and investment among its central themes, the event is expected to generate recommendations for the state’s long-term development strategy.
The proposed Bihar Declaration 2027 and Vision 2047 roadmap will present the key policy directions emerging from the discussions.
