Published on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 at 16:29 | Source : Moneycontrol.com
Updated at Fri, Jan 08, 2010 at 13:12
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The future of Bihar
An economist from Delhi School of Economics, Singh has been among the country's top bureaucrats and handled assignments of national importance. As a true Bihari, he pens his thoughts about the 'land of riches inhabited mostly by poor people', and what lies ahead for the state.
Is there a future for Bihar? I remain optimist because given continued good governance; its demographic advantage, and improving agricultural productivity can make Bihar the granary of India and also an educational hub.
The State is now getting its act together. Continuity and stability of good governance will enable a speedy transit from feudal to a market-based economy. Improved prospects for the future kindles hope and while breaking down social stratification will enable leap frogging the typology of growth to more rapidly developing economies.
The restoration of Bihar's lost glory will demonstrate the success of strategic initiatives and technology can do to one of the most backward and densely populated regions in India. Unless backward States become growth drivers, India would find it difficult to grow at 9 per cent. In some ways the future of India is linked with the future of Bihar. Bihar has demonstrated that it would not allow its future to become a hostage of the past and to shape the future in consonance with its rich historical, cultural and economic leadership.
The author, NK Singh is a Member of Rajya Sabha, Government of India.
