Amit Shah Outlines Bihars’ Future: The political battlefield in Bihar is heating up once again. With the approach of the assembly elections, big promises and intense discussions about the state’s future have begun. In this context, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented a blueprint for a plan that simultaneously addresses both Bihar’s economic situation and geographical challenges. At the “Hindustan Bihar Sammelan” program, he elaborated on the biggest obstacles to the state’s industrial development and its solutions.
Tackling Land Scarcity and the Vision of an AI Hub
Amit Shah directly acknowledged the challenge considered to be the most significant reason behind the slow pace of industrialization in Bihar. In an interview with Hindustan’s Editor-in-Chief, Shashi Shekhar, on ABP News, Shah stated clearly that land conflicts are a major issue for setting up large-scale industries in the state. This poses a major obstacle for investors.
But Shah suggested a way to turn this challenge into an opportunity. He proposes that Bihar should shift from traditional industries to technology-driven units that require less land. In line with this vision, the central government aims to make Bihar the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub. This move will not only address the land crisis but also open doors to high-tech employment for the state’s youth.
From Labor Export to Knowledge Export
When asked whether Bihar will cease to be a labor-exporting state by the next decade, Shah urged a new perspective on the issue. He emphasized that the goal is to educate and skill Biharis and send them to sectors like the software industry, rather than as unskilled labor. To achieve this, emphasis will be placed on training and honing youth in new technologies. This is a long-term strategy that seeks to make Bihar’s human resources its greatest strength.
Historic Resolution to Free Bihar from Floods
Floods have been a problem in Bihar’s development journey, hindering the state’s progress for centuries. Amit Shah revealed the central government’s seriousness and plan to address this historic problem. He explained that since the time of Chandragupta Maurya, water coming from Nepal and the surging waves of the Ganges have been wreaking havoc in Bihar.
But now the time has come to eradicate this centuries-old problem. Shah revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated thousands of crores of rupees for the Kosi projects in the 2024 budget. Work on these projects is progressing rapidly and will yield dual benefits. On one hand, more than 50,000 hectares of land will benefit from irrigation, while on the other hand, the goal is to completely free Bihar from the effects of floods within the next ten years.
This announcement signals a new era for Bihar. While the state is being led towards a new identity in the field of technology, on the other hand, there are concrete proposals to address its biggest natural challenge. Amit Shah’s blueprint paints a picture of Bihar’s future that stands firmly on both the pillars of development and security. Now it remains to be seen how much this vision is implemented amidst the electoral battle and how far Bihar can actually move towards becoming an AI hub and a flood-free state.