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New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Would have expelled Vijay Shah for life had he been in my party: LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan
The Hajipur MP said that the entire nation felt ashamed of Shah's remarks on Operation Sindoor. On the other hand, the Supreme Court has taken a strong exception of Shah's statement. However, BJP is yet to take any disciplinary action against the party leader. Chirag called on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar at 1 Anne Marg residence to discuss development of the state ahead of assembly elections. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of inauguration of two-day 'International Buyer Seller Meet', Chirag said that there is no vacancy for chief minister's post in Bihar as incumbent CM Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA even after the 2025 assembly elections. Assembly elections in the state are slated to be held in October-November. Chirag made this remark while talking to media persons in Darbhanga after calling on chief minister earlier at his 1 Anne Marg residence in the state capital. He also shared a photo with Nitish on his social media account. During the meeting, which last for about half an hour, the two leaders discussed about state's development and NDA's strategy for the upcoming assembly elections. The meeting with JD(U) supremo two days after executive committee meeting of LJP(RV) assumed significance as assembly elections are due later this year.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chirag to entrepreneurs: Invest in Bihar, assure you best support
Patna: Union food processing industries dept minister Chirag Paswan on Monday urged the national and international entrepreneurs to invest in Bihar and assured them best of facilities with good air, road and rail connectivity, including a dry port at Bihta. He urged them to explore large-scale procurement of rice, spices, makhana, and fruits from the state. Addressing the 70 buyers representing 20 countries, including six global retail chains from Germany, Japan and the UAE, alongside 50 domestic and 20 institutional buyers at the inaugural session of the two-day International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Patna, Chirag said Bihar is to play an important role in PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047' and India becoming a global food basket. Significantly, 12 companies participating in the meet announced procurement commitments for rice, pulses, spices, fruits, vegetables, and makhana from Bihar. Chirag also highlighted the fact that Bihar benefited the most from Pradhan Mantri formalisation of micro food processing enterprises (PMFME). "In FY 2024-25, my ministry has sanctioned a record 10,270 loans worth Rs 624.42 crore under the PMFME scheme to micro food processing units in Bihar, which is the highest for any state in the country," he said. "The recently announced NIFTEM in Bihar will carry forward our legacy to become a modern-day centre of excellence," he said. He also launched a report titled 'Strategies to boost India's makhana exports'. Addressing the meet, deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha said the state govt, through its agriculture map, was trying to make the state farmers not only producers, but also entrepreneurs. State's industries minister Nitish Mishra said, "Bihar has the potential to become the growth engine of East India." He mentioned the mega food park at Muzaffarpur and encouraged investors to leverage Bihar's industrial infrastructure as the govt is ready to provide proactive allotment of land within seven days through the single window clearance system. Mihir Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary (state industries dept), and Minhaj Alam, additional secretary, MoFPI, also stressed upon the need to increase the level of food processing in the state. Abhishek Dev, chairman of APEDA, emphasised that initiatives such as the launch of 'Tracenet 2.0' in 2025 for traceability of organic and GI-tagged products would further enhance credibility and export readiness of Indian produce.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bihar will play a pivotal role in positioning India as global food basket: Paswan
Patna, Maintaining that the vision of a 'viksit Bihar' is inseparable from 'viksit Bharat', Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday said the state's fertile land and entrepreneurial spirit will play a pivotal role in positioning India as a global food basket. The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries said this while inaugurating the two-day 'International Buyer Seller Meet ' here. This 'International Buyer Seller Meet' is not just a trade event, it is a turning point for rural prosperity, he said. Reflecting on Bihar's rich civilisation, Paswan highlighted its historic leadership in shaping the nation. "Being the land of Aryabhatta, Sita Mata, Chanakya, Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha — Bihar has always shown the way. That same potential will now power the growth of food processing sector in the state. We envision Bihar's youth to become job creators, not job seekers. We will ensure every investor is fully facilitated by the government," said the union minister. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in partnership with Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority , Trade Promotion Council of India , and Government of Bihar, is organising the meet. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders from food and allied sectors to promote trade, strengthen exports, and unlock Bihar's agri-food potential. Paswan stated that in the financial year 2024–25, the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries has sanctioned a record 10,270 loans worth ₹624.42 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme to micro food processing units in Bihar—the highest for any state in the country. He said that this is not a mere coincidence, but the result of the government's focused push to translate the vision of viksit Bihar into ground-level impact. It reflects both the ministry's resolve to strengthen rural enterprise and the resounding trust that Bihar's micro-entrepreneurs have placed in the policies of the government, Paswan added. Drawing a parallel with the ancient glory of Nalanda, where scholars from across the world once came in pursuit of knowledge, he remarked that the newly announced National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management in Bihar will carry forward that legacy. "From being the land of wisdom to becoming a hub of innovation in food, Bihar is once again ready to lead," he said. The Union minister also launched a strategic report titled "Strategies to Boost India's Makhana Exports", underscoring Bihar's leadership in this unique GI-tagged product. Speaking on the occasion, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha highlighted the role of the food processing industry in enhancing farmers income. He also informed the gathering about the launch of the Bihar Krishi App, a dedicated platform to provide farmers with essential support and information. The DyCM invited investors to positively consider the state as a promising and future-ready investment destination. Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra said, "Bihar has the potential to become the growth engine of East India". He mentioned the presence of a Government of India-approved Mega Food Park at Muzaffarpur and encouraged investors to leverage Bihar's industrial infrastructure. He mentioned the state's investor-ready ecosystem and the proactive allotment of land within seven days through the Single Window Clearance System. Significantly, 12 companies announced procurement commitments for rice, pulses, spices, fruits, vegetables, and makhana from Bihar, marking a breakthrough in long-term sourcing partnerships with countries. Seventy international buyers representing 20 countries, including six global retail chains, alongside 50 domestic and 20 institutional buyers, are attending the meet. The meet witnessed interest from global players like LuLu Group , SARTAJ , Datar & Sons and Global Foods Trading , who are exploring large-scale procurement of rice, spices, makhana, and fruits from Bihar. Companies such as Royal Golden Trading and UVR Natural Foods have also announced concrete sourcing plans, reaffirming Bihar's emergence as a trusted sourcing hub under the proactive efforts of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, said the statement issued by the state Industries department.
