New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- On paper, Bihar's economic performance has been decent. Its economy has grown 3.5 times from Rs.2.5 trillion in 2011-12 to 8.5 trillion in 2023-24. Per capita income has grown eight times between 2004-05 and 2023-24.

But on the ground, the state remains one of India's poorest. Its performance on human development factors is worrisome and pulls down India's overall score.

The state is unable to provide employment to its youth and remains the largest supplier of labour to other states and even other nations. This is the case because Bihar has not experienced industrialisation like many other states have done or progressed economically.







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