To unleash the potential of entrepreneurship in Bihar, BEA hosted the Bihar Banking Summit on SME financing in Bihar and NPAs, focused on the future of existing and potential entrepreneurs from Bihar.
2nd Bihar Banking Summit
Held at Adhiveshan Bhawan and inaugurated by Hon. Minister of Industries, Govt of Bihar, Shri Jai Kumar Singh. Discussions covered the role of SMEs in Bihar, NPAs, SME financing, Mudra loans, PMEGP, Start-up India and Stand-up India, the role of banks and entrepreneurs in managing NPAs, and SMEs' contribution to Bihar's GDP.
Organised in partnership with the Department of Industries (Govt of Bihar), RBI, the Ministry of Textiles, SIDBI, SBI, United Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and others.
1st Bihar Banking Summit
Inaugurated by Hon. Minister of Food and Distribution, Govt of Bihar, Shri Shyam Rajak, with almost 800 participants — the first time entrepreneurs of Bihar took part in a banking summit to raise finance issues directly with bankers and government officials.
Organised with the Department of Industries (Govt of Bihar), SBI, NSIC and other partners. RBI, senior bankers and the government pledged to give priority to young entrepreneurs of Bihar and to make the necessary policy amendments.