Bihar government committed to investor trust and security: CM Samrat Choudhary

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday assured the business community and industrialists of a secure and investor-friendly environment in the state, saying the government is committed to ensuring both trust and safety for investors.

Addressing members of the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Patna, the Chief Minister said that “trust and security” are the two most essential requirements for industrial growth and investment. “Ensuring your safety is the responsibility of the government. Action is being taken on both these parameters to ensure your trust and security,” he added.

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Choudhary said the government would directly engage with the business community to address their concerns. “I want to tell the people associated with the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry that the government will take care of your security concerns. Every three months, District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) will hold meetings with you, and issues related to security or any other problems will be resolved,” he said.

The Chief Minister asserted that any crime committed in the state is now dealt with on priority within 24 hours. “No one in Bihar can take the law into their hands. Some people talk about caste and religion. I believe that criminals have no caste or religion. A criminal targets people from his own community and religion first,” he said.

Highlighting the state’s industrial policy framework, Choudhary said the government has formulated one of India’s top industrial policies, though investments and industrial growth have not yet matched Bihar’s potential.

He said the government is keen to attract maximum investment and promote industrial growth, adding that the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has an important role to play in this effort.

The Chief Minister also said amendments have been made to the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package-2025, which was formulated to attract private investment and promote industrial development in the state. He added that further changes would be made if required.

“I assure you there will be no difficulty in investing in Bihar. If there is any need to improve or add anything to the industrial policy, that will be done. Whether it is the Pataliputra Industrial Area or any old city area where land is available, it can be utilised for the service sector, IT sector, hotel sector, and various other sectors,” he said.