Bihar – the cradle of Hinduism, the birthplace of Buddhism, Jainism and the tenth guru of Sikhs is again preparing itself for a new identity.

“Global Meet for Resurgent Bihar”, organized during 19-21 January 2007 was an effort to bring together on one platform, leaders of industry and trade, policy makers, scholars social activists etc. to identify strategies, explore opportunity and partnership for playing effective roles towards the development of the state.

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam the then President of India inaugurated the Meet and set the agenda for the resurgence of Bihar.

Over 700 delegates with about 400 of them from outside Bihar attended the Meet with significant representation from the Indian Diaspora across the globe.

The eminent figures who attended the Meet included Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister, representatives from the World Bank, UNICEF, DFID, ILO, the American Consulate Officials etc.

During interactions they suggested several administrative and policy reforms for image & brand building of Bihar. They also recommended strategic interventions in Agriculture & Allied Sectors, Agro-based industries, Tourism, Education, Power, Infrastructure and Health sectors.

Bihar Foundation is the result of those deliberations.

The Foundation strives to build a better Bihar by embracing three initiatives supporting our core values:
1. Bonding 2. Branding 3. Business