Tag Archives: Nitish Kumar

Why is Bihar a state with most poor?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by indra

In rural Bihar, nearly two out of three people from the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are poor. According to Planning Commission data, poverty among casual labourers in urban areas of Bihar is 86%. Poverty has declined only marginally in … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Neglected Higher Education

Posted on July 12, 2011 by indra

Nitish Kumar has hardly done anything to contribute to and improve the higher education in the state during the years of his rule. The students’ and teachers’ indiscipline is still a major deterrent for creating an ambience for respectable academic … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Lack of Capacity for Post Matric Education

Posted on May 27, 2011 by indra

Nitish has brought about almost a revolution in primary education. The pink buildings all around even in the remote villages are those new temples built or refurbished in last few years. However, 100% enrolment with no dropouts is still a … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Need of Water Conservation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by indra

I get amazed when I hear the news of water level in various parts of Bihar going down and wells for drinking water getting dried. It is happening in a state with large number of famous rivers flowing through it. … Continue reading →

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A Letter to CM, Bihar

Posted on January 14, 2011 by indra

Dear Nitish Kumarji Giving you the benefit of doubt, I infer that you are too busy to come with a mission statement for the next five years on your blog. Actually I wished you to write about what you expect … Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t Nitish Blog after Victory?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by indra

Nitish won election rather Lalu and Ram Vilash lost. Last week I have been scanning digital media. Impressive articles have come about the Nitish with expectations, suggestions, and cautionary advices. Columnists in national media such as Outlook, Hindustan Times, Times … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Agenda Next

Posted on November 23, 2010 by indra

Month long battle for getting into the ruling chair is getting over. It must be a gruelling task for the participants. With whatever appeared in digital media that I could access from my US abode, be it by the articles … Continue reading →

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Has Bihar Changed?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by indra

With the month long election already started, Bihar has become a hot topic in media. Has the mindset of the people changed over the years when India has emerged as power to reckon with on global canvass? Will they vote … Continue reading →

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Arrogant or Overconfident Nitish

Posted on June 20, 2010 by indra

I am sure, neither many from Bihar love Modi, nor all even those belonging to Nitish’s clan hate him. But it will be interesting to know how many of those from Bihar will agree with the way Nitish Kumar is … Continue reading →

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