Bihar has suddenly started to woo American and British officials in a rather dramatic manner. Several representatives of US and UK Government recently met CM Nitish Kumar and explored the possibility of Business ties with the state.
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ambassador Wendy R Sherman on Monday met Bihar Governor Devanand Konwar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar before attending a meeting to discuss trends in development and governance throughout the state.
“Bihar is on the move … Bihar has emerged as an inspiring model of positive change and good governance. Bihari society in general and its youth in particular appear eager to create new opportunities for economic growth and development,” Sherman said.
Sherman, on her maiden India visit, called on Bihar governor Devanand Konwar and also attended a meeting with some entrepreneurs, analysts, community leaders, NGO activists and state officials to discuss trends in development and governance throughout the state as well as the challenges they face in accomplishing their goals.
British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, called on the chief minister at Bihar Niwas and expressed deep interest in the growth story of Bihar.
He wanted to explore investment opportunities available to British companies for participation in the growth story of Bihar. The CM informed him that huge investment opportunities were available in power sector, provision of professional education like engineering, management, law and skill development as well as agro-based industries.