NIFTEM to open new opportunities for Bihar youth: Chirag Paswan
New Delhi, May 14
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said that the youth of Bihar will receive high-quality education and training with the establishment of the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management in Hajipur.
Taking it to X, Paswan expressed gratitude to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for the approval of the free transfer of 100 acres of land for NIFTEM. He added that the institute will widen the possibilities in the field of food processing industry, entrepreneurship, skill development, research, and job creation across the State
"It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of Bihar has given in-principle approval for the free transfer of 100 acres of land for the establishment of the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) in my parliamentary constituency, Hajipur. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister of Bihar @samrat4bjp ji for this decision. This institute will open new avenues of possibilities in the field of food processing industry, entrepreneurship, skill development, research, and job creation, not only in Hajipur but across the entire Bihar," he said.
Further, he stressed that the institution will enable the youth of Bihar to receive top-notch education and training and farmers will get modern technical help and financial stability.
"With the establishment of NIFTEM, local youth will receive quality education and training, farmers will get better prices for their produce along with modern technical assistance, and Bihar will establish a strong identity among the leading states of the country in the field of food processing and agri-based industries," he said.
Paswan noted that the establishment of the NIFTEM is a crucial step to lead the country towards self-reliance and development.
"This step will prove to be extremely important in the direction of realising the resolve of Developed India and Self-Reliant India under the leadership of the esteemed Prime Minister @narendramodi ji," he added in the post.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some attention to Bihar! But Chirag ji, we need more than just one institute. Our youth are talented but lack infrastructure and quality educational institutions. Hope this NIFTEM becomes a model that inspires similar investments across the state.
As someone from Hajipur, I'm cautiously optimistic. The land transfer is a good start, but I hope the institute actually gets built on time and doesn't become another political announcement. We've seen too many projects announced but never completed. Let's see some concrete action! 🏗️
This could be a game-changer for Bihar's economy. Food processing is a huge sector and our state produces so much agricultural produce but lacks the facilities to process it locally. With proper training, our youth could start their own businesses. But the government needs to ensure there's also support for small entrepreneurs, not just the big players.
The PM's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat makes sense here - if we can train our youth in food technology and entrepreneurship, we reduce imports and create jobs. But I'm skeptical about the political credit-taking. This should be about Bihar's development, not about individual politicians. Still, any step forward is welcome. 🤔
Great initiative! I work in the food industry and we desperately need skilled manpower in Bihar. The state produces tons of mangoes, lychees, and vegetables but waste is high due to lack of processing facilities. This institute could help build a whole ecosystem. Hope they focus on practical training and internships with actual food companies. 🥭🍚
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