Patna: The state govt on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs1,476 crore with 16 leading textile and apparel companies on the inaugural day of Bharat Tex 2026.Signed during a high-profile ‘knowledge session’ at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, these agreements are projected to generate more than 40,500 employment opportunities, positioning Bihar as the country’s next big manufacturing powerhouse, said an official.Bihar is participating in the four-day mega global textile event in the national capital, where the state is showcasing its rapidly growing manufacturing capabilities.Inaugurating the dedicated Bihar pavilion, Union minister of textiles Giriraj Singh lauded the state’s transition into a modern industrial hub. “Bihar is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most promising textile hubs. The state govt’s development of modern industrial infrastructure, especially its ready-to-use plug-and-play facilities, has significantly enhanced investor confidence,” Singh said.The pavilion’s inauguration took place in the presence of state industries minister Shreyasi Singh, department secretary Kundan Kumar, director of industries Mukul Kumar Gupta and Manoj Kumar Singh, resident commissioner, Bihar Bhawan.Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Bihar industries minister highlighted the state’s unique approach of blending progressive industrial policies with its deep-rooted cultural heritage.“Bihar is offering a highly investor-friendly ecosystem, progressive policies and a strong focus on traditional crafts to create opportunities for global investors and local entrepreneurs alike,” she said. She added that Bharat Tex 2026 serves as the perfect global stage to present the state’s vision of “Bihar Hai Taiyar” (Bihar is ready).Bihar industries secretary said the state’s participation would improve market linkages and open up robust supply chain access for local MSMEs and artisans.The Bihar Pavilion has drawn crowds by presenting a unique combination of mass manufacturing power and exquisite live craft demonstrations, officials said. To capture the cultural essence of the state, the pavilion features live art demonstrations of Madhubani and Tikuli paintings by master artists Kumari Nalini Shah and Arundhati Mahato.The exhibition and the Bihar Pavilion will remain open to global buyers, investors and visitors at Bharat Mandapam until July 17.
