Global convention to be held in January for Bihar's economic development roadmap

A two-day 'Global Convention' will be organised in January next year with the aim of preparing a roadmap for the economic development of the state of Bihar. According to an official statement released by the Department of Industries on Monday (10 November, 2026), this convention, titled 'Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027', will be held in Patna on 12 and 13 January. According to a report by The Hindu, the event is being organised by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and the Bihar Foundation in collaboration with Nalanda University.

The main objective of this convention is to bring together stakeholders from various sectors to develop a shared vision for creating a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economy in Bihar. Approximately 1,500 participants will be involved in the event, including scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, members of civil society, and the Bihari diaspora.

A total of seven plenary sessions and 10 thematic panels will be organised during the convention. These sessions will discuss several important issues related to the state's development. In particular, in-depth deliberations will be held on topics such as agricultural diversification, mobilizing investment, employment generation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), tourism, gender equality, good governance, and the role of the Bihari diaspora.

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary addressed a gathering on the occasion of the launch of the convention's portal in Patna. He stated that this initiative will provide an important platform for various stakeholders to contribute their input to the state's development vision. The plan is to strengthen the state's future economic framework through this event.