Agriculture and food processing sectors are crucial to the economy of the state of Bihar. Government of Bihar is driving several initiatives for growth of the food processing sector. It has recently launched two schemes viz. Integrated Development of Food Processing and establishment of Food Park scheme. The state government's Vision 2015 envisages investment of Rs 1,670 crore in the sector, and this would generate further investment in food processing sector in the state making the total investment to about Rs 4,175 crore.
Bihar government is taking proactive steps to invite investors and entrepreneurs by devising attractive incentive schemes and policies. In order to explore business opportunities, a Road Show is being organised in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
The Road Show at Bangalore is scheduled on 17 September 2009 at Hotel Windsor Manor from 1100 Hrs – 1330 Hrs followed by Lunch.
The objective of the business-focused Road Show is to sensitize decision makers from Business and specific agribusiness about the opportunities in Bihar in Food Processing Sector. Government support will be available for such project, which will be one of the focus areas of the agenda for this interactive session.
The Session would be addressed by Mr. Ashok Kumar Sinha (IAS), Principal Secretary – Industries, Government of Bihar and Mr. S Mukherjee, Chairman of Bihar State Electricity Board along with other Government officials and CEOs of food processing companies.
The deliberations would be followed by a One-to-One Meeting where interested industries/entrepreneurs may interact with Government officials and discuss the existing facilities and support available.
Please participate and nominate your colleagues in the Road Show and explore business prospects in the State of Bihar.
