In a vibrant display of state pride, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially launched the 114th Bihar Diwas festivities at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, with a traditional lamp-lighting and balloon release. The three-day extravaganza, running under the banner ‘Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar,’ has ignited enthusiasm across the province’s 38 districts.
Kumar’s pre-inauguration tour of departmental stalls offered a glimpse into Bihar’s transformative journey. The education pavilion stood out, where he examined cutting-edge infrastructure including labs for the differently-abled, advanced science setups, creative arts zones, digital smart classes, skill-based vocational hubs, innovative tinkering labs, tech-integrated ICT spaces, environmental eco-clubs, youth parliaments, sports facilities, proficiency-building Nipun rooms, and early childhood balwadi units.
Joining the CM were key cabinet colleagues: Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary (Water Resources), Bijendra Prasad Yadav (Energy), Sunil Kumar (Education), Ashok Choudhary (Rural Works), Ramkripal Yadav (Agriculture), Deepak Prakash (Panchayati Raj), and Lakhrendra Kumar Raushan (SC/ST Welfare). Their attendance highlighted cross-party solidarity in state development.
Elsewhere, Cooperation Minister Dr. Pramod Kumar unveiled the ‘Sahakarita Mandap,’ commending cooperatives for strengthening rural economies through their diverse offerings on display. He emphasized their pivotal contribution to agriculture-driven growth.
The multi-day program promises a mix of traditional performances, historical tributes, and forward-looking discussions, reinforcing Bihar’s evolution from its historical roots to a beacon of progress.