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Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25 Highlights and Key Insights

Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25 Highlights and Key Insights

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Date of Presentation28 February 2025
Presented ByBihar Finance Minister
Economic Growth RateBihar ranks second among fastest-growing states.
GSDP (2023-24)Rs 8,54,429 crore (current prices), Rs 4,64,540 crore (constant prices).
GSDP Growth14.5% (current prices), 9.2% (constant prices).
Per Capita IncomeRs 36,333 (constant prices), Rs 66,828 (current prices).
Richest/Poorest DistrictPatna (richest), Sheohar (poorest).
Fiscal DeficitRs 35,660 crore (2023-24), estimated Rs 29,095 crore (2024-25).
Revenue SavingRs 2,833 crore (2023-24), expected Rs 1,121 crore (2024-25).
Total ExpenditureRs 2.52 lakh crore (2023-24), estimated Rs 2.79 lakh crore (2024-25).
Development ExpenditureRs 1.69 lakh crore (2023-24), estimated Rs 1.77 lakh crore (2024-25).
AgricultureRice production up by 21%, wheat by 10.7%. Livestock and fisheries grew by 9.50%.
Industrial SectorRs 75,293.76 crore proposed investment. Service sector contributes 58.6% to GSDP.
Micro-EnterprisesInvestment surged by 135%, employment by 107%.
Large-Scale UnitsInvestment grew by 131%, employment by 187%.
Mining SectorRecorded 9% growth.
Roads & InfrastructureRural paved roads increased from 835 km (2005) to 1.17 lakh km (2025).
Transport GrowthBihar recorded 7.6% growth in transport and communication sector (2011-24).
Road Density3167 km per thousand sq km, third highest in India.
Digital GovernanceAdoption of CCTNS, CFMS, Cyber Cell, e-Challan.
Energy ConsumptionPer capita consumption increased from 134 kWh (2012-13) to 363 kWh (2023-24).
Public Utility ServicesIncreased by 14.5%.
Women Empowerment1,063.5 thousand SHGs formed. Cumulative credit of Rs 46.9 thousand crore to 2,198.4 SHGs.
Female Labour ParticipationRural: 24.8% to 33.5%, Urban: 13.8% to 18% (2022-23 to 2023-24).
Education & HealthEducation expenditure increased 10 times, health 13 times (last 18 years).
Child Welfare BudgetGrew by 19.4% annually (2016-23).
Dropout RateDeclined by 62.25% in five years in government secondary schools.
Environment & ClimateSchemes: Green Budget, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission. Forest cover increased by 687 sq km.

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