Bihar is the 3rd most populous state in the country and records the youngest population compared to other states. Historically, Bihar was a centre of power, learning and culture. To keep pace with new India, the Bihar Government has changed its approach towards development of the state in the past few years. The State Government along with the Central Government are working together to build a world-class infrastructure system throughout the region.

Some of the upcoming mega projects in the region are:

  • The 230 km Amas-Darbhanga Expressway will be built by NHAI and will have a green field alignment, connecting North Bihar to South Bihar
  • The Patna-Kolkata Expressway will connect Patna, Nalanda , Sheikhpura, Jamui, Katoria of Banka, Madhupur, Durgapur, Panagarh and Kolkata 
  • A new greenfield highway is being planned to replace the existing congested National Highway NH-2 under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-II. NH-2 is one of the most used highways in India, connecting Delhi and Kolkata
  • Nalanda Cricket Stadium is being constructed at Rajgir Bihar with a seating capacity of 45,000. It is going to be home to the Bihar State Cricket Team, with all the facilities required by International Standards
  • A Science City to honour Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is under construction in Patna. The cutting edge project is based on a sustainable growth concept adapting multiple technologies, which are futuristic in nature

Positive growth in Bihar economy 

Bihar economy has seen a strong recovery in 2021-22 as the Gross State Domestic Product at constant prices recorded a robust growth of 10.98%, as against the national growth of 8.68% in the same year. Post 2015, Bihar has been showing better growth rate as compared to the rest of the country. In fact, this change can be attributed to a decade back to 2005-06 when the economy started showing a resurgence. Notwithstanding the fluctuating economy and issues like high unemployment, Bihar provides an opportunity to SMEs and MSMEs to prosper and be part of the growth story in Bihar.

Agriculture as the foundation for economic growth

This is the sector that employs 80% of the state’s population. Bihar is not only known for paddy and wheat crops, it also focuses a lot on fruit and vegetable production. It provides ample opportunity for associated industries to prosper in related industries like refrigeration, transportation, food processing etc. In fact, food processing, milk products, sugar (Bihar exported US $6.35 million worth of sugar in FY22), leather and textile manufacturing and healthcare are some of the fast-growing industries associated with agriculture. The state has now planned initiatives and projects for the development of other sectors like children’s education and tourism, information technology and renewable energy.

Bihar Budget 2022-23

The Budget of Bihar has been extremely promising with major focus areas being well-carved out and the budget allocation and incentives being oriented accordingly. ₹11,376 crore (US$ 1.48 billion) has been allocated for the power department, ₹8,365 crore (US $1.09 billion) towards surface communication (roads and bridges), ₹7,133 crore (US $932 million) towards urban development, ₹40,828 crore (US $5.33 billion) towards education, sports, art and cultural sectors, ₹7,712 crore (US $1 billion) towards agriculture associated activities and an allocation of ₹15,898 crore (US $2.07 billion) on health and family welfare.

IT/ITeS – Future of growth and prosperity!

Bihar with its educated youth and economical labour, poses a clear advantage in this sector. Taking a cue from developed states like Telangana and Tamil Nadu, Bihar is now convinced that the growth in the IT/ITeS sector would propel further growth in the fields of agriculture, education, healthcare, rural development, telecommunication, energy, tourism, etc. The State Government has recently notified land for two IT Parks at Bihta (near Patna) and Rajgir to lay the foundation for a future in the IT sector.

Roads, bridges and railways are fueling the economy!

The central government and state government are presently working hand in hand to improve the infrastructure in the state. This is likely to borne fruit in a few years and help in the growth story of Bihar. Some of the projects in the pipeline that can found via eProc Bihar portal are:

  • Roads worth ₹30,000 crore all across the State
  • A 7 km long Road Bridge on Kosi River by 2023 
  • A special 28 pairs of trains connecting the railway stations of Bihar
  • A double-decker flyover from Kargil Chowk to NIT with a budget of ₹422 crore to be completed in 3 years by 2024
  • A riverine or inland port on the banks of Gandak river in Saran district to exploit the potential of inland waterways
  • A ₹1000 crore project launched by a state-run SJVN Ltd. to grid-connect 2000 MW of solar power
  • An upgradation plan for Darbhanga Airport under the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme from March 2021

How can one find eProc Bihar Tenders Online?

The Government of Bihar was a pioneer state in implementing electronic tendering in the year 2009 to promote security, confidentiality and transparency in the procurement processes of Bihar tenders online. A new e-Procurement Bihar platform e-Proc2.0 has now been launched to enhance all the features including fully automated payments, refund mechanisms, online authentication, validation etc. and to facilitate ease of use for eProc Bihar tenders. You can also log on to BidAssist.com to get a list of relevant Bihar tenders online, which are suitable to your business. For instance, the Disaster Management Office, Patna, released a tender with an end date of 12/04/2023 for supply of relief materials among flood affected families in Patna District. Find out more Bihar tenders online on BidAssist.com.

Why should you choose Bidassist?

BidAssist is easy to use and just like on Google, you can find eProc Bihar tenders easily on BidAssist as well. BidAssist has the largest database of tenders & tender results in India & world over. BidAssist gives you the liberty to put specific filters to make your search easier for Bihar tenders online and more. Most tenders have BOQs and specific products or brands are mentioned in them. BidAssist is the only platform that helps you look for these specific products or brands thereby saving your time! BidAssist is also the only platform that maps results and tenders to enable you to build bidding intelligence to win more tenders. A tender was recently uploaded on e-Proc2.0 Bihar, on 13th February, 2023, by Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. for renovation of Bhagalpur University Buildings with BOQ of ₹572.88 lakh. The project is planned to be completed within a year. 

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