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Title: Bihar’s Development and Economic Growth : Role of Government & Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Dr. Ritu Kumari
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Dr. Ritu Kumari Assistant Professor (Guest), Department of Economics, T.N.B. College, Bhagalpur, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
MLA 8 Kumari, Dr. Ritu. " Bihar’s Development and Economic Growth : Role of Government & Challenges and Opportunities." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 2, Feb. 2025, pp. 457-476, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i02.001. Accessed Feb. 2025. APA 6 Kumari, D. (2025, February). Bihar’s Development and Economic Growth : Role of Government & Challenges and Opportunities. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(2), 457-476. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i02.001 Chicago Kumari, Dr. Ritu. " Bihar’s Development and Economic Growth : Role of Government & Challenges and Opportunities." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 2 (February 2025), 457-476. Accessed February, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i02.001.
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ABSTRACT: This study examines the role of State Nitish Kumar’s government in fostering economic growth and development in Bihar between 2005 and 2024. By evaluating policies, governance reforms, infrastructure projects, and social welfare programs, this research highlights key achievements and challenges in transforming Bihar’s socio-economic landscape. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, including statistical analysis and graphical representations, the study underscores the implications of these [9]developments for sustainable growth. For a long time, Bihar was counted among the BIMARU states, characterized by economic backwardness and lack of basic infrastructure. However, with the political shift in 2005 under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the state began to focus on economic [3]growth and infrastructure development. This article examines Bihar's situation in 2005, the policies implemented by Nitish Kumar’s government, and their impact using data, facts, and charts.

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