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Caste census in Bihar: will it aid developmental work or fuel social divide?
Caste is a deeply rooted factor in Bihar politics. The survey for the much-talked-about caste census began in the state on January 7 and it is likely to be completed by May 31, 2023. How will it affect the state? Will it aid in developmental work as claimed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, or fuel further social divide in the state?
‘Kala Azar’ now confined in only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand; people’s awareness key to eliminate it: Modi
Till recently, the scourge of ‘Kala Azar’ was spread in more than 50 districts across 4 states. But now this disease is confined to only 4 districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Awareness of the people of Bihar-Jharkhand will help the government’s efforts to eliminate ‘Kala Azar’ from these four districts as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
When will India become a developed nation? It will take at least 20 years, says Ex-RBI Governor
There have been several targets and projections for India to become a developed nation. But, when exactly, can India become a developed nation? According to the former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor C Rangarajan, it will take at least two decades of sustained 8 to 9 per cent of annual GDP growth to take India into a developed nation league.
Mudra Yojana: Rs 20.43 lakh crore loan disbursed since inception in 2015
More than 37.76 crore collateral-free loans amounting to over Rs 20.43 lakh crore have been disbursed to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme since its inception in April 2015, the government data shows.
Giriraj Singh calls for need-based skill mapping for employment and training in rural India
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh has called for need-based skill mapping for employment and training to India’s youth, mainly in the rural areas. The Minister urged to explore means to see how best the traditional trades can be integrated with electronic, education and training, IT & BPO and tourism and hospitality sectors to create more employment opportunities for the youth in the country.
BiharConnect – Empowering Development
BiharConnect is a non-partisan and not-for-profit initiative taken by people from Bihar having professional experience and an expertise in their respective fields with an aim to make it a progressive, inclusive and developed state. The non-profit organisation drives agendas for development by aggregating ideas and enabling policy interventions and mass sensitisation. BiharConnect unites at the grassroots level, people and organisations from diverse backgrounds to engage with stakeholders through exchanges of ideas, outreach study, research, impact-assessment, publications and conferences. The organisation also aims at creating a robust economic ecosystem in major thrust areas through entrepreneurship and investment, ushering a positive trend in the state.
Vision
To make Bihar one of the most progressive, inclusive and developed states in India.
Mission
To catalyse the development of Bihar by engaging business, political, bureaucrat, academic, professionals, thinkers and other leaders of society to shape the socio-economic agendas.
What We Do
- We create a platform for exchange of ideas by engaging policy makers, academics, professionals, politicians, think-tanks, practitioners and students.
- We publish in-depth reports based on our grassroots level interventions and research.
- The ideas exchanged at our platforms form the basis for our interventions and reports. Our initiatives ensure greater public participation and policy action.
- We create a repository of ideas, data and sectoral research to catalyse growth and development of Bihar.
- We engage with entrepreneurs and professionals through research and assessments.
- We promote entrepreneurship and investment in key thrust areas impacting positive socio-economic changes in the state.
- We stand for development of Bihar and are committed for make it happen.
Bihar Development Dialogue
Bihar Development Dialogue brings together people from diverse sector that share the common purpose of empowering development of Bihar. It offers a platform to industry leaders, policymakers, bureaucrats, experts, academia, researchers and practitioners to have informed debate and public discussion on the issues related to social and economic development of the state. Leaders and policymakers share innovative ideas and best practices while domain experts, academia and researchers come up with innovative solutions and perspectives. The objective of this dialogue is to aggregate opinion, best practices and build a collaborative platform to achieve scalable social and economic impact.
Open Forum
Open Forum is a platform to share thoughts, ideas, experiences, stories and ask questions on pressing issues concerning the development of Bihar. This platform is accessible to any individual or stakeholder. Questions can be asked, and issues raised and tackled in an open environment. The objective of this Forum is to stimulate dialogue and spread awareness on critical issues ranging from education, health, infrastructure and economy to environmental problems and leadership challenges. Share Your Story
News & Analysis
BiharConnect’s news and analysis are sharply focused on socio-economic development of Bihar. Our team of writers includes experienced journalists with proven track records. We engage with domain experts and other stakeholders for in-depth analysis and commentary.
Leadership Team
Dr Praveen K Singh
Editorial Director
After having spent around two decades in active journalism, Dr Praveen K Singh is well-recognised as an expert on editorial strategy, media management and social outreach initiatives. As the founder of Rural Connect, a publication aimed at enlightening and edifying urban readers about the grassroots realities, he achieved several journalistic feats. He has held senior editorial positions across domains with country’s leading news brands including The Indian Express, The Times of India, India Today and Zee News. View Detailed Profile…
Gyanendra Keshri
CEO & Editor
Gyanendra Keshri is Chief Executive Officer & Editor of Bihar Connect. He has over 15 years of experience in journalism having worked for diverse media streams in India and abroad. Gyanendra began his journalistic career in 2005 as a correspondent with Asian News International (ANI) and held senior editorial positions with news agency Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). He also worked as a senior correspondent with Qatar Tribune newspaper based in Doha. As a journalist he has travelled and reported from different challenging locations, including the Middle East, Pakistan, Africa and Europe. View Detailed Profile…
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