NITI Aayog launched the National AI Mission in 2024 to position India as a leader in artificial intelligence research and development across various sectors.

Bihar represents approximately 9.1% of India's total population (over 104 million people) as per the 2021 Census, making it the third most populous state after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Patna Museum houses one of the most important collections of Buddhist artifacts and sculptures, including the famous Polished Stone Chakra and relics connected to Nalanda University's heritage.

The Bihar government under CM Nitish Kumar launched this scheme to provide unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth in the state.

The Kosi Dam, also known as Hanuman Nagar Dam, is considered the oldest functioning masonry dam in India, constructed in 1715.

Patna, the capital of Bihar, has been continuously included in the Smart Cities Mission and has been receiving funds for urban development projects.

National Highway 2 (now NH-19 in the new classification) connects Delhi to Kolkata via Patna, Bihar, serving as a major economic corridor.

Bihar consistently ranks among the top agricultural producing states in India, particularly in wheat, rice, and vegetable production.

IIT Patna, established in 2008, has been recognized as an institution of excellence and is one of the newer IITs in India.

Bhagalpur is historically known as the silk city of India and was developed as a textile hub under the PM MITRA scheme.