TRANSFORMING BIHAR THE UNTOLD TEXTILE REVOLUTION

Once primarily known as the land of ancient wisdom and spiritual heritage, Bihar is undergoing a significant industrial revival. In a transformative journey marked by visionary leadership and robust policy innovation, the state has rapidly emerged as a thriving textile and leather manufacturing hub which have been categorised as a “High Priority Sector”.

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From Exodus to Homecoming: The Emotional Core of Reverse Migration

When thousands of skilled workers returned to Bihar during the COVID-19 pandemic, West Champaran’s administration seized the moment. In Chanpatia, a startup zone was rapidly established in government-provided premises, enabling returnee migrants—many previously employed in textile hubs like Surat and Delhi—to launch their own ventures with robust state and district support. Mrityunjay Sharma, once employed by a clothing firm in Delhi, founded his own clothing brand “Lisso” after accessing a ₹25 lakh loan under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Within months, his business achieved transactions in the crores and began receiving orders from across India and abroad—including markets in Spain, Nepal, and Bangladesh.