Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday launched the Bihar Foundation Portal and Bihar Business Connect-2027 Portal, aimed at strengthening ties with the global Bihari diaspora and attracting investment to the state through a wider network of people of Bihari origin living across India and abroad.The portals were launched during the Bihar Foundation’s ‘Samvad’ programme, where the CM interacted via video conferencing with representatives of all 55 national and international chapters of the organisation. Discussions focused on the diaspora’s role in Bihar’s development, expansion of the global network and investment opportunities in the state.Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, industries minister Shreyasi Singh and other dignitaries attended the programme. The proceedings were conducted by industries department secretary-cum-Bihar Foundation CEO Kundan Kumar.Bihar Foundation currently has 55 active chapters, including 31 international and 24 national chapters. The state govt plans to increase the number to 100 chapters by the end of the next financial year and establish 10 integrated centres across the country to promote investment, business and tourism activities.The Bihar Foundation Portal will serve as a digital platform connecting the diaspora with Bihar’s culture, heritage and development journey. It will offer online registration, an integrated database and information about chapter activities, with representatives able to upload programme details and photographs.The Bihar Business Connect-2027 Portal will facilitate participant registration, provide event updates and showcase investment and industrial opportunities in Bihar ahead of the global investors’ meet.Addressing the gathering, Choudhary said the govt was keen to connect people of Bihari origin with their roots and encourage them to contribute their experience, knowledge and resources to the state’s development. He said the diaspora could play a significant role in strengthening Bihar’s economy and attracting investment.
