Patna: Bihar Information Technology and Urban Development Minister Nitish Mishra on Saturday said Bihar was positioning itself as an emerging hub for Artificial Intelligence, digital governance and technology-driven innovation while inaugurating the two-day Bihar AI Summit 2026 at the Urja Auditorium in Patna.
Addressing policymakers, industry leaders, startup founders and technology professionals at the summit, the minister described the event as a “historic initiative” aimed at shaping Bihar’s digital future and innovation ecosystem.
Bihar Positioning Itself as Technology Hub
Mishra said Bihar was no longer merely a provider of human resources but was increasingly emerging as a centre for:
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology-led governance
- AI-driven development
He said the state government wanted the benefits of AI to reach:
- Every citizen
- Every village
- Every young person in Bihar
Appeal to Bihari Diaspora and Investors
The minister also appealed to people of Bihari origin living across India and abroad to contribute to the state’s development.
He urged members of the diaspora to support Bihar’s growth through:
- Investment
- Innovation
- Technology partnerships
- Entrepreneurial initiatives
According to Mishra, Bihar possessed the talent, market potential and administrative resolve necessary to emerge as a leading technology destination.
📍 ऊर्जा ऑडिटोरियम, पटना
🗓️ 23 मई 2026आज दो दिवसीय (23-24 मई) बिहार एआई समिट 2026 में यशस्वी मुख्यमंत्री आदरणीय श्री सम्राट चौधरी जी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में आयोजित उद्घाटन सत्र में सहभाग किया।
इस दौरान कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI), डिजिटल गवर्नेंस, स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम एवं तकनीकी… pic.twitter.com/GRvegw1IWh
— Nitish Mishra (@mishranitish) May 23, 2026
Summit Draws Industry, Startups and Experts
Officials said the two-day summit brought together:
- Policymakers
- AI experts
- Startup founders
- Industry representatives
- Academicians
- Technology professionals
- Students and young innovators
The event includes:
- Participation from more than 100 companies
- Sessions by over 50 expert speakers
- More than 60 technical and innovation stalls
AI Applications Across Key Sectors
Discussions at the summit are expected to focus on the use of AI across multiple sectors, including:
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Education
- Urban development
- Cybersecurity
- MSMEs
- Startups
- Digital governance
Officials said the summit aimed to encourage collaboration between government, industry and academia in expanding Bihar’s technology ecosystem.
Government Highlights IT and GCC Policies
Mishra also referred to the Bihar IT Policy-2024 and Bihar GCC Policy-2026, describing them as key pillars of the state’s technology strategy.
According to the minister, the policies are intended to:
- Attract IT investment into Bihar
- Promote establishment of Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
- Generate high-quality technical jobs
- Encourage startup growth
- Strengthen Bihar’s digital economy
Bihar Expanding Infrastructure and Connectivity
The minister said Bihar was witnessing rapid progress in:
- Infrastructure development
- Connectivity
- Governance reforms
- Digital transformation
He said these developments were helping the state build a stronger identity in future-oriented sectors such as Artificial Intelligence and advanced technology.
Calling on investors and industry leaders to invest in Bihar, Mishra said the combination of skilled youth, expanding infrastructure and growing market opportunities could transform the state into a major technology destination in the coming years.
