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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari delivers the keynote address during Day 2 of 'The Conclave 2026', in New Delhi, September 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (October 1, 2026) said that Bihar is witnessing transformative growth backed by expanding infrastructure, improved connectivity, skilled human capital, and a strengthening investment ecosystem. He added that the State holds immense potential to emerge as a major hub for industry, enterprise and innovation.

During the inaugural session of Rising Bihar Investor Summit 2026:The Emerging Investment Destination of India, organised in Patna, Mr. Gadkari asserted that a prosperous Bihar will play a vital role in realising our collective vision of a Viksit Bharat, powered by investment, employment and inclusive growth.

Mr. Gadkari also mentioned that excellent work is being done in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who was also present on the occasion. He said that, driven by this strong determination, Bihar is poised to become prosperous and developed state in the future, and assured that the Central government would extend its full support to the State’s development.