Bihar’s youth now making their mark in technology field: IT Minister Shreyasi Singh

Bihar’s Information Technology (IT) Minister Shreyasi Singh on Thursday, March 26, 2026, asserted that Bihar’s youth has tremendous talent, determination and great potential for innovation.

“Until now, the world largely knew the youth of Bihar only as IAS and IPS officers, but today the State’s youth are making their mark in the technology field as well,” said Ms. Singh.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the 10th foundation day celebration of the Incubation Center at IIT Patna’s Bihta campus. IIT has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Patna Incubation Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna and JHPIEGO.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Singh said that the Bihar government has developed a strong startup and technological innovation ecosystem in the state.

“Our aim is not only to encourage startups, but also to provide them with all the necessary infrastructure, guidance and support, from the idea to delivering the product to users,” he said.

He said such events to be held at prestigious institutions like IIT, Patna will be an important step towards strengthening the technological ecosystem of the state and added that “the credit for bringing technological opportunities to every household in the state belongs to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar”.

Ms. Singh said the IT Department has developed a state-of-the-art startup workspace at Biscomaun Tower in the state capital, where “plug and play” IT infrastructure facilities are available for execution of work. This opportunity is provided to any startup for one year.

He also said that Software Technology Parks have also been established in Darbhanga and Bhagalpur in Bihar.

The Minister called on all young innovators and entrepreneurs present here to set big goals, innovate fearlessly and develop new solutions to real technological challenges facing society. He added that preparations are on to open a research park at IIT Patna.

“I come from the world of sports, where I never learned to accept defeat. In sports, there is victory, or there are new lessons learned from defeat.”

IIT Patna Director Prof. TN Singh said that with the efforts of IIT Patna, incubation centers are being run in four engineering colleges in the state. JHPIEGO’s Country Director Dr. Amit Shah also addressed the meeting.