Bihar's Economy Outpaces National Average with 13.1% Growth: Finance Minister

• Bihar recorded a 13.1% economic growth in FY 2024-25, surpassing the national average of 9.8%.
• State Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav presented the Bihar Economic Survey for 2025-26, highlighting macroeconomic stability and sectoral diversification.
• Total expenditure increased from Rs 1.66 lakh crore in 2020-21 to Rs 2.82 lakh crore in 2024-25, with a significant rise in capital expenditure.
• Revenue receipts grew from Rs 1.28 lakh crore to Rs 2.18 lakh crore, primarily driven by tax revenue.
• Agriculture, forestry, and fishing contributed 23.1% to GSVA, with notable increases in rice, wheat, and maize production.

Why It Matters: Bihar's economy demonstrates robust growth and disciplined financial management, outperforming the national average.