Bihar

• 14 Dec 2022

Bihar Industries Department Released the Ranking of Industrial Development for the First Time

Why In News?

• On December 13, 2022, Principal Secretary of Bihar Industries Department Sandeep Poundrik informed that the state industries department has released the ranking of industrial development for the first time, in which districts have been ranked on the basis of implementation of industrial schemes.

Key Points

• In this ranking of industrial development in the state, Siwan (73.5 points) is in first place and Patna (68 points) is in second place.
• Apart from this, Munger, Sheikhpura, Saharsa, Kishanganj, Buxar, Begusarai, Nalanda and Kaimur districts have also been kept in the first 10 districts for the implementation of the schemes. The last five districts include Banka, Supaul, Gaya, Madhepura and Katihar.
• Sandeep Poundrik said that the district-wise ranking has been prepared based on the efforts made by the districts in the implementation of Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana, Bihar Startup, dialogue with banks and entrepreneurs, MSME scheme, PMFM e-Yojana, PMEGP scheme etc.