PATNA: Highly impressed with the development and work culture in China, chief minister Nitish Kumar returned here on Sunday with fond memories, but said that what is happening in China is hard to replicate here.
However, he said, he is planning to send a delegation of legislators and farmers from Bihar to China for studying the agricultural revolution there.
Talking to media at the airport on his arrival from Delhi – he came back from China on Saturday late evening after completing weeklong goodwill visit – Nitish said the all-round development in China is praiseworthy. He himself noticed the tremendous growth in sectors like basic infrastructure, industry, railways, energy, irrigation and agriculture.
Referring to his visit to some villages, he said he was astonished to see one particular crop – foodgrain or vegetable – being grown for miles and miles. “China is producing vegetables not only for domestic consumption but also for exports to other countries. The quality of vegetables grown there is extremely good despite their large size,” he said. The onions there were very large but had the same strong smell found in desi onions, he said.
The CM led a seven-member delegation on a goodwill mission to China from June 12. The delegation included two ministers, Vijay Kumar Chowdhary and Sunil Kumar Pinto, development commissioner K C Saha, CM’s secretaries S Siddhartha and Atish Chandra and presidents of Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Bihar Industries Association O P Sah and S P Sinha, respectively.
Nitish said during his visit he got the opportunity to hold talks with Chinese authorities of various ranks. “The way Chinese government is showing interest in the fields of energy, tourism and solar power, it is believed a new chapter of Sino-Indian cooperation and friendship can be developed,” he emphasized.
He praised the people of China, saying everyone works with a sense of commitment and dedication and whatever they plan they complete it on time. He said eight-lane roads have been constructed in China and their quality is wonderful.
Referring to his participation in a conference on Buddhism, Nitish said, “Buddhism is a way of life in China.” Nitish said he used to start visiting places from 7am till late evening in China, yet he could not see many things he wanted to see.
On his return, a huge crowd of party men, ministers and officials gathered at the airport with bouquets and roses to welcome the CM despite inclement weather.