Authors: Ms. Archana Bharti, Mr. Aashish
Abstract: This paper analyses Bihar’s economic growth trajectory during 2010–2025, with a focus on structural transformation across agriculture, industry, and services, and the constraints limiting the state’s development potential. Using data from the Bihar Economic Survey (2024–25), Government of India publications, India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Vision Report (2024), and other secondary sources, the study finds that Bihar’s nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) expanded by more than 3.5 times over the past decade. However, despite this growth, the state continues to lag behind the national average in terms of per capita income, industrialisation, employment diversification, infrastructure development, and human development indicators. Inter-state comparisons and district-level analysis reveal significant regional disparities and uneven sectoral growth, reflecting structural imbalances within the economy. The paper identifies key bottlenecks related to industrial policy, investment climate, human capital formation, and agricultural productivity, and highlights policy levers necessary for achieving inclusive, sustainable, and broad-based economic transformation in Bihar.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17975524
