At the world’s largest India AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026, the Bihar government has taken a historic leap in technology and investment. During the five-day summit (16–20 February), the state signed investment agreements (MoUs) worth a total of ₹468 crore.
The Bihar government announced the establishment of a ₹250 crore Research Park at IIT Patna. Designed as a bridge between industry and academia, the park will feature innovation labs, startup spaces, and advanced research facilities.
Under the Bihar AI Mission, a ₹60 crore Mega AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) will also be set up. The center aims to accelerate AI-based skill development, research, and industry collaboration.
These initiatives are expected to generate over 10,000 new jobs and provide AI-based skill training to more than 50,000 youth. Additionally, MoUs worth ₹158 crore were signed in AI, cybersecurity, and digital services sectors.
The Bihar Pavilion was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, with Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, as the chief guest. The pavilion showcased the state’s new policies, investment opportunities, and technological projects to a global audience.
Samrat Chaudhary said, “As India sets the global AI agenda, Bihar is rapidly moving toward becoming the technological hub of Northeast India.”
Union Minister Lalan Singh added that AI technologies will enhance transparency in the Panchayati Raj system, introduce new technologies in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, and expand employment opportunities.
During the summit, Bihar also approved the Bihar GCC Policy 2026 and the Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026. State Industries Minister Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal said agreements with companies like Red Cyber, Grow QR, and CIPL will bring new investment and job opportunities. Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit called the developments a milestone toward industrialization and economic transformation.
The summit witnessed participation from representatives of 135 countries, CEOs of over 100 tech companies, more than 20 heads of state, and over 50 ministers. Bihar’s active participation underscores the state’s readiness to become a global leader in AI, semiconductors, and Global Capability Centers.
