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Bihar, a state often known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, is now making its new identity as an emerging hub for startups. There was a time when the youth of Bihar used to be very attracted towards government jobs like IAS, PCS but now the youth of Bihar are also participating enthusiastically in the world of startups. And despite all the difficulties, they are making their mark. If startups and industry get a boost in Bihar, then migration, which is a huge problem, can also be solved.
Government Initiatives:
When the corona lockdown happened in the whole of India, the skilled labor, who worked in other states of the country, started returning to Bihar. The Bihar government took advantage of this and helped in setting up industries of the SME sector in Bihar. The biggest example of this is Chanpatia city which is located in West Champaran district. Here the government provided loans, land, and electricity and in a few days many small industries were set up here, in which utensils, jeans pants, bags are prominent.
Success Stories from Bihar
DeHaat: This is an agri-tech startup which provides good quality seeds, soil testing and better market for grains to the farmers and also gives suggestions to the farmers from time to time. Today it has started from Bihar and is providing its services in about 12 states of the country. Its founder is Shashank Kumar, who has done his studies from IIT Delhi.
Rodbez: It is a cab aggregator app. Its main feature is the one-way fare model where big companies charge fare for both sides. If you want to travel from one city to another, its founder is Dilkhush Kumar! He also received funding in season 3 of Shark Tank
Sattuz: Sattu is a very popular desi food in Bihar. It contains a high rich protein but it had only one type of flavour. Seeing a chance to innovate, Sachin Kumar started a brand called Sattuz. His idea was to offer sattu in a variety of exciting flavours, like jaljeera and chocolate, making it more enjoyable and appealing to a wider audience.
techZyllo: It is an IT company founded by professionals with 15 years of experience. They focus on e-learning, website development, app development, and SEO services. It offers services at very reasonable prices compared to other companies, while still delivering top-notch quality in various domain.
The Bihar government is actively promoting the startup culture to provide better opportunities for the state’s youth. For more information you can visit at https://startup.bihar.gov.in/.