All of us Biharis settled abroad
feel very happy to hear good news of
the state seeing the light of
development. I hope the present
government with a positive attitude
towards development will bring a
rapid change in the state and make
it at par with other states in
quality of life.
Many more things need to be done. In
the power sector along with
improving generation, distribution
should also be taken care of. Road
projects should be accelerated and
centrally sponsored schemes should
be fully supported by govt. Other
things which need prompt attention
of government are:
1. Development of food processing
industry and exploitation of
processed food export market.
2. Dairy, poultry and fishery
development on Andhra pattern and
Mumbai Aarey Milk colony model.
Marketing of value added dairy
products like fruit mixed yogurt,
flavored milk drinks.
3. Exploiting domestic and foreign
tourist market - good roads, power,
transport and security for tourist
places like Rajgir, Bodh Gaya,
Nalanda and Pawapuri. Cleanliness in
these cities and provision of
sufficient public toilets etc.
Exploit the river Ganges by keeping
the banks clean, making cemented
stairs on river banks, promote
steamer tours, provision of clean
accommodation, sanitary facility and
clean markets at Simaria for
domestic and cultural tourism.
4. Development and promotion of
culture and tap export market for
arts like Madhubani Paintings,
Sikkiwares, CDs and DVDs of Maithili
and Bhojpuri folk music.
5. Develop residential complexes
near major towns with all
infrastructure so that Biharis
settled abroad or in other parts of
country can make Bihar a home if
they want to.
6. Set up medical institutes with
state of the art and well managed
facilities, may be in private sector
so that critically sick people of
state don't have to rush elsewhere
in the country.
Bihar can be turned into a modern
state from a failed state. The
present govt can't afford to miss
the opportunity. - Mithilesh
Kumar, Delmar, NY, USA - June 1,
2006
Yes, these are really great news.
After 15 years of complete darkness
Bihar is lightened with rays of
hope. Hopes of development, economic
strengthening, job opportunities,
social security, equal and fast
justice. We has actually forgotten
the meaning of these words. Nitish
Kumar has changed the typical and
infamous "BIHARI" impression.
Companies are looking forward to
invest in our motherland. Good days
are knocking on the door. Its time
to celebrate freedom from negative
image and to welcome the coming
opportunity. Now, the youth would
not have to migrate to other states
to earn their bread. Now, women
would not have to cry for food,
security and peace. Now children can
go to school without being scared of
taken away by miscreants for money.
Now the GOONDARAJ is coming to its
end.
But we would have to be alert to
protect these rays. These are still
early days and the rays are so weak
that any disturbance can take these
away. Let us become united against
all evils without any caste,
religion favors. Let us stand and
speak for the betterment, justice,
development. Let us sacrifice for
making OUR BIHAR, OUR GREAT BIHAR.
May God bless us in doing so. -
Ravish Kumar, Hyderabad - June 1,
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