Why Bihar is betting big on ethanol. Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh explains

Singh said funds from the Centre, in addition to a Rs 25,000 crore loan and state funds, will be used to acquire land for industrial development. 6 min readPatnaAug 24, 2026 04:04 AM IST First published on: Aug 23, 2026 at 06:07 PM IST With three months to go before the November deadline to realise the Bihar government’s investment goal of Rs 5 lakh crore, Industries Minister and Jamui’s BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh said the state is on course to exceed the target. In an interview with The Indian Express, Singh speaks about reducing bureaucratic red tape, ease of doing business, financial constraints, investors’ inhibitions, and how the steel, leather, garment, and ethanol sectors in particular are attracting investments. Excerpts: * With Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary setting a target of Rs 5 lakh crore in investments by this November, what steps has your department taken to fulfil this goal?