An initiative to connect Biharis around the World.

1. An initiative to connect Biharis around the World.

2. aboutus BIHAR FOUNDATION IS AN INITIATIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF BIHARTO REALIZE THE DREAM OF A ‘DEVELOPED BIHAR’ THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION OF PRAVASIS. 24th Nov 2006: It was decided to establish it as a forum to facilitate the participation of Bihari Diaspora and other Indians in the development of Bihar by involving them in the process of state building and by leveraging their strengths and resources. 27th July 2007: Registered as a society under Department of Industry, Govt. of Bihar.

3. GOVERNINGBODY

4. EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE • * Three to be nominated from amongst the non Member official members of the governing body by the Chairman

5. GLOBAL REACH WITH LOCALCHAPTERS MUMBAI BANGALORE CHENNAI KolkATA DELHI DUBAI, UAE BAHRAIN QATAR SOUTH KOREA Bihar Foundation Chapters are the extended arms of the foundation through which the Govt. is trying to embrace its migrated citizens. Chapters spread enthusiasm for the Bihar Foundation activities, growing and nurturing localised support, and sharing ideas. Officially recognised by the Bihar Foundation, Government of Bihar. We’re planning to establish a Chapter in almost every continent of the world and in every state of India. We’d love to hear from you. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA WEST COAST, USA LONDON, UK

6. OUROBJECTIVES The Foundation strives to build a better Bihar by embracing three initiatives supporting our core values: 1. BONDING To create conditions, partnerships and institutions that will best enable Bihar to connect with its Diaspora comprehensively is central to all our programmes and activities. 2. BRANDING Working on strategies to spruce up brand image of Bihar with the help of its strong Diaspora living outside the State – both in India and abroad. 3. BUSINESS Bihar is the next frontier for businesses in India both as an investment destination and untapped market potential. Bihar Foundation serves as a Single Window System for potential investors.

7. BONDING The Bihari Diaspora clings desperately to their ethnic roots and tenuous sense of bond with the motherland. It has protected our sense of unity and cultural integrity through years of widespread dispersal and migration to the four corners of the earth. To engage with the Diaspora in a sustainable and mutually rewarding manner across the economic, social and cultural space is at the heart of the policy of the Foundation. The Government of Bihar recognizes the need to pursue and promote the dynamic of the Diaspora and development.

8. BRANDING Bihar Foundation is working on strategies to spruce up brand image of Bihar with the help of its strong Diaspora living outside the State – both in India and abroad. BRANDINGSTRATEGIES

9. BRANDINGSTRATEGIES The Foundation creates public opinion regarding the level of the State government’s competency and fairness and helps in enhancing individuals’ beliefs about the government. We actively brand the public’s image of products and services from each district and help consumers proactively seek products from their place-of-origin. The Foundation undertake efforts to promote Bihar a preferred investment destination, branding it as “India’s New Investment Destination”. The Foundation also acts as a coordinating agency to translate project ideas into implementations. The Foundation expects and encourages all NRBs to act as our brand ambassadors. There is enormous potential for tourism development for the state’s economy. We create a level of interest in domestic as well as international tourists by organising various programmes including cultural and food festivals. # 1: PEOPLE # 2: GOVERNANCE # 3: PRODUCTS & SERVICES # 4: HERITAGE & TOURISM # 5: GOVERNANCE

10. BRANDING PATNA KALAM SIKKI RAMAYAN CIRCUIT SUFI CIRCUIT BUDDHIST CIRCUIT JAIN CIRCUIT GANDHI CIRCUIT Shahi Litchi Patna Rice MANER LADOOS MAKHANA SilawKhaja LittiChokha Chhath Festival BHAGALPUR SILK GangA dolphins VIKRAMSHILA Motihari Oyster BUTTONS NALANDA UNIVERSITY Rajbari Tea Kishanbari tea Gaya's Tilkut HANDLOOM CRAFTS POTTERY SUJNI BAMBOO MADHUBANI PAINTINGS MANJUSHA PAINTINGS JARDALU MANGO PitripakshaMela SONPUR MELA CHAITA

11. BUSINESS FOCUS SECTORS Sugarcane & Ethanol Agro & Food Processing Textile, Handloom & Jute Education Healthcare Information technology tourism Leather POWER Bihar is the next frontier for businesses in India - As an investment destination and Untapped market potential. A World Bank study reveals that Bihar is the easiest place to set up and run a business in India: It takes 13 days to set up a business in Bihar, compared to a national average of 32 days. Bihar’s Growth Rate is 14.15% in 2010-11 (fastest among Indian states) • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Education • Engineering & Auto

12. BUSINESS SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM Bihar Foundation serves as a single point interface between investors and various government departments. We’ll ensure simplification of rules & procedures and help in early clearance of projects. We invite all of you to visit Bihar - a land of boundless opportunities across many sectors including infrastructure development, IT, food processing, sugarcane and ethanol production, textiles, leather, health care and tourism.

13. MOTHERLANDCalling There is a new drive to do something for Motherland and make an impact. Use innovations, incentives and investments, in ways which are practicable, so that the land and its people are benefitted. Remember, one small step from you can be a giant leap for your brethren. From Branches to Roots

14. MOTHERLANDcallingWhat CAN YOU DO? Education Sector Computer to schools Construction of class rooms Provision of sports goods for children in schools Furniture to schools Creating or strengthening library New school building / smart classrooms Setting up and running up schools for children with any kind of disability • Medical & Healthcare Sector • Providing Mobile Medical Units • Provision of Ambulance to hospitals • Donation of land for PHC/sub centre • Setting up of Super – Speciality Hospitals in Districts • Setting up of Trauma Centres on Highways • Adoption of PHC & Health sub-centres at Panchayat level • Providing Equipments & Necessary Medicines to dispensaries • Artificial limbs and appliances under MukhyamantriSamarthyaYojna • Contribution in Bihar State Disability Social Security Pension scheme for handicapped from poor family. • Setting up of X-Ray units & Pathology Labs in PHCs/Sadar Hospitals • Setting up & Running Blood Banks in Districts

15. MOTHERLANDcallingWhat CAN YOU DO? Social Welfare Sector Old-Age Home & Community Centres Provision of Hand-Pump & Toilets in Schools & Villages Establishment of Anathalaya • Relief & Rehabitalation Sector • Construction of internal roads in villages • Construction of houses • Constrruction of community centres • Construction of high rise shelters

16. RECENT WORKSby NRBs A School and Engineering College by ChaitanyaGurukul Trust, Banglore. Investment- Rs. 30 crores Health centre at Ameya by Indo-British Medical Council, UK. A CBSE School by Kainat Foundation, Doha, Qatar Donation of Ambulance to a Patna Hospital by Bihar Development Foundation, UK. Adoption of APHC by Doctors for you, Mumbai A School project at Madhubani by Vivek Singh Memorial Trust, USA/Mumbai. Investment- Rs. 10 crores APARNA Industrial Promotion Council – with the initiative of the Mumbai Chapter (MSME Sector) (Rs. 100 Cr.) Madhubani Gopalganj Kako, Jehanabad PAtna PATNA SAHARSA

17. Some Works by the Foundation Tracing the Roots of Sri Suresh BabuBoodhu of Africa Tracing the Roots of Sri KishanKanhai from Holland 37 college going PIO children from 12 countries visited various places of Bihar in January, 2011. Bihar Visit Program of 22 Children from Qatar in 2010 and of 20 children from Qatar in 2011. Food Processing investment at Darbhanga by the UAE Chapter with an initial investment of Rs. 2.5 crores Bihar Visit Trace the Roots 16th Know India Program DARBHANGA

18. OUR FUTURE PLANS • E-MAIL • HELPLINE FOR PRAVASI BIHARIS • PRAVASI BIHARI SAMMAN PURASKAR • info@biharfoundation.in • WEBSITE • ADDRESS • www.biharfoundation.in • 6th Floor, IndiraBhawan, R.C.S. Path, Patna • SOCIAL • PHONE • facebook.com/biharfoundation • twitter.com/biharfoundation • +91-612-2521371

19. WHAT THEY SAYABOUT US “I am very much aware of the initiatives and good work of Bihar Foundation and I feel proud of it. I really hope to be an active member of the Foundation to contribute to the development of our state.” TathagatAvtarTulsi, Banglore Youngest scientist of the world

20. WHAT THEY SAYABOUT US “I have no word to express my gratitude. This is the first time that some one from the Bihar govt. administration has contacted me about my pilot project. Bihar Foundation has given fresh life to my hospital project at my native place Gopalganj. ” Dr. MahimaPandey Founder and Chairman, Indo-British Medical Association Limited, UK

21. WHAT THEY SAYABOUT US “During my visit to Bihar Foundation office I got confidence that in future when we NRBs want to do something for our state, there is a government body that can help us achieve our dreams.. ” Samir Kumar Mishra IT Professional, Brisbane, Australia

22. CONTACT US ADDRESS 6th Floor, IndiraBhawan, R.C.S. Path, Patna – 800 001. BIHAR Phone/FAX +91-612-2521371 Email info@biharfoundation.in WEBSITE www.biharfoundation.in SOCIAL twitter.com/biharfoundation facebook.com/biharfoundation Thank you for your time