Bihar Entrepreneur Network: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Friends,

For last few weeks we have been dicussion several ideas with some of you and we also had several conference calls on Skype, the outcome is following:

1) To establish a BIHAR ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK or BEN (something like TIE http://www.tie.org/)
BEN’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship among BIHARI community through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, BEN’s focus is on generating and nurturing our current and next generation of entrepreneurs.

2) To Conduct an ENTREPRENUER conference in Bodh Gaya in April to foster entrepreneurship, share learnings with first generation entrepreneurs and promote Bihar as Brand for Business, this will be under joint sponsorship of Bihar Society Govt. of Bihar ( confirmation awaited). The original IDEA to have this conference is of Naveen jee (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=650349891) and Ankit (http://www.facebook.com/ankit.gle).

This conference will also be the Launch pad for the BEN.

3) To have a BEN-NASSCOM event in PATNA in 2011- This event will be considered after successsful completion of BEN conference and formal launch of BEN.( Abhishek Kumar Singh is owning these job fair project and more details will be shared later)

4) TO organise an online Job Fair and a physical job fair at Patna ( Abhishek Kumar Singh is owning these job fair project and more details will be shared later).

4) To Establish a Venture Capital Fund which will be called BIHAR ANGEL NETWORK (BAN) to promote, finance for excpansion or to finance seed capital to current and future BIHARI enteprenuers.

Atul (http://www.facebook.com/atultech) and I have agreed to take a lead and any one of you can join in this initiative. BAN will be promoted as a company and any one willing to contribute towards the Fund will be a shareholder. Corporate and other structure will be shared with the interested members on one to one basis. Since we are very particulat about success of the BAN, we would be very selective in choosing our shareholders…a committment and passion for doing something good for Bihar should be Paramount.

TO start with we have committed following amounts and I am listing it below: If any one of you would like to chip in as shareholder in the Venture Fund ( BAN) then please feel free to add your name and the seed capital you would like to put.

1) Atul Kumar – USD 5000
2) Santosh Pandey – USD 5000

The Idea is to start with a seed capital of USD 100K and grow from there. We are also in touch with some Angel Investor and might get some big or moderate funding to start with.

If you want any more details on any of the above matters please feel free to get in touch with :

1) Ankit
2) Atul
3) Naveen

Santosh Pandey

Bihar Society

The Himalayan Times : Bihar´s economic boom and its Impact on Nepal

Until the mid-twentieth century, Nepal had a closed economy. The cottage and small industries owned by the private sector, particularly the households of Newars, Gurungs, Rais and Sherpas, were confined to the production of handloom cloths to meet the demands of the local people. Import was rare/limited from India in order to meet the demand of refined cloth and other luxurious goods for the elites. People in general were confined to using home-produced goods. Almost all the goods used in every day life were produced and consumed locally. However, with the changing times, the requirements of the people are being met through imported goods from India as well as China.

There are, however, a few industries that have been established in the Terai belt of Nepal to produce sophisticated goods with a view to chase the growing demands of the people of Nepal. The goods produced by these industries have a wide market, even covering the North-East part of India along with the entire market of Nepal. In the past, tt had been because of the presence of depressing environment to establish industries in Bihar, a northern most populous state of India. This had also encouraged Indian entrepreneurs to invest their capital in the development of industrial sector of Nepal with a view to catering goods and services required by the people of both Bihar and Nepal. As a result, industrial establishments were mushrooming in the Tarai earlier. But, today things are entirely different. Bihar is converting into a lovely place, with greater optimism. Indian entrepreneurs have started to invest in Bihar. Parallel industrial enterprises have begun to operate in recent years with greater capability. The result has been that the Nepalese industries are in for dire straits.

It may be worthwhile to refer to a relevant THT article (March 2, 2011) that had analyzed the adverse impact of high economic growth rate of Bihar on the employment and production in the Nepalese industrial sector. It has reported that some of the industries located in Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor (SMIC) have been facing a shortage of industrial labor as their workers prefer to work across the border.

In my earlier article some time back, I had dwelt on the rapid economic development of Bihar. The article had highlighted the miraculous development of Bihar which has been achieved in a short span of time, but not associated with the implications of Bihar’s economic boom on the Nepalese economy.

The southern Terai plain, adjoining Bihar, is the place where almost all industrial enterprises are concentrated. Since the past few years, Bihar has been posting a high economic growth rate. It facilitates all the economic sectors to grow and develop. This has significant implications on the production and employment in the Nepalese economy.

The products of Nepal would be of lower quality in comparison with the goods produced in Bihar. Similar is the case of per unit cost of production. There is a significant difference between the earnings of laborers in Nepal and Bihar with those in the latter earning significantly more than in the former. That is to say, the wages of industrial labor within a distance of less than 100 kilometer from Nepal differ significantly. The probable impact of this on the industrial output will be extraordinary by all means.

The production of selected five industries has been declining as a result of labor shortage. It is obvious that they are not operating to full capacity because of human resources crunch. It has been reported that the said industries are facing a shortage on an average of above 60 persons per day as the laborers are migrating to Bihar. That does not augur well for the industries in the country. The average daily production has declined from more than 24 tonnes in 2007/08 to 13 tonnes in 2010/11. According to Morang Industry Association data, SMIC has 50,000 working there, but it requires further 30,000 additional workers to be able to run to full capacity. The 450 industries in operation, are seeing their production drop to half of what it was a few years back.

Actually, this pushes us towards more dependence in terms of products we are consuming, and employment. It is not a new thing for us as we are witness to around a thousand Nepali people going abroad in search of employment—most of them are destined to be workers in foreign countries. Moreover, most of what we consume are also imported.

The historical trend of the labor movement and goods consumed has the same story. It is because the livelihood of the Nepalese has been dependent on employment in India. Only a small segment of our labor force earns its livelihood from industrial activities at home. The recent trend indicates that this segment of our labor force has also started to move towards Bihar because of better opportunity cost. If this trend continues, the industries which are still operating in the Terai might be compelled to suspend their activities.

In such a situation, the government needs to check migration of industrial workers to Bihar, by offering attractive plans and programs.

Source: http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/

Chankaya Addressing at Convocation Ceremony

Chankaya Addressing at Convocation Ceremony

chankya speech at kaikayraj - Brilliant speech, A message to Teachers remind their duty toward nation

Brilliant speech, A message to Teachers remind their duty toward nation....a must watch of all.

We have none to blame but ourselves- Chankya ( a must watch)

Chanakya explains how we have none to blame but ourselves for the loss of our culture, heritage, wealth. Even today it applies to all Indians and specially to Hindus. It's time to show why our Indian culture and values are great by following it. UTHISTA BHARATA!

Chanakya against Alexander

Chandragupta Maurya's Speech- Worth a watch for all Indians

Virtual University

Hi all, here is link for Virtual University in Facebook page form. We are 6 likes, we need to reach 25, if you could click like button on Virtual University page, it would help post lecture links and bring fellow like minded people together http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_191268684237596¬if_t=group_activity#!/pages/VirtualUniversity11/196452637040719?sk=wall

What is virtual University

Woring with some of the firends to create a world class virtual university. The Idea is to bring quality education not only to students but also to upskill the teachers in thier own subjects by upgrading thier knowledge base to enable them to render quality education back to the students.

Its a dream project and will write more about it in coming days as time permits. If you would like to join this initiative please jpoin a facebook group on this cause here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_191268684237596&ap=1

If you have some more ideas on how to realise this dream and if you are a dreamer too..lets connect to execute this dream.

You can send your messg to virtualuniversity11@groups.facebook.com

Inviting Volunteer writers to contribute in THE BIHAR WEBZINE

We are currently seeking articles on the following topics:

 Economic condition in Bihar
 Entrepreunial opportunities and challenges in Bihar
 Infrastructure sector and the need of development
 Bihari culture
 Art and literature of Bihar
 Bihar Tourism
 Current affairs
 Corruption
 Youth and Youth engagement in developmental process in Bihar
 Any other topic related to Bihar which you would love to write on.


When submitting your article, you are agreeing to the following:

 The content is original.
 You, as the author, have permission to use the included photo within the article and
adhere to The BIHAR modifying the size and publishing the photo.
 Editors of The BIHAR reserve the right to edit the article for length and verbiage.

Please include the following with your submission: article title, author’s name, email address, and author’s blog and twitter/facebook/LinkedIn page handle (if applicable).

Please note that not every article will be published. The BIHAR reserves the right to refuse any article not deemed suitable for the current audience. Advertisements will be accepted subject to discretion of the Editor.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Editorial boards

We are hiring

Please contact us if you feel you can change the world.

Database of willing blood donors in case of emergency

THE BIHAR

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

I would like to invite you to the much awaited quarterly webzine of BIHAR GROUP and BIHAR SOCIETY.

This Webzine will be a quarterly feature. Articles , features, advertisement etc are welcome from all members.

www.facebook.com/groups/bihar

Bihar Society:

PDF format:
https://sites.google.com/site/biharsociety/BiharSociety.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1

PPT format:
https://sites.google.com/site/biharsociety/BiharSociety.pptx?attredirects=0&d=1

Social Entrepreneurship Jobs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOhsgnIyHTUTBWXN0GBikmX5ny-LciDScAeWjzCvzD0/edit?hl=en#

THE BIHAR

View more documents from Santosh Pandey.

Hit on this blog during Jan 2011

My message to William Dalrymple

Dear Mr. Dalrymple,

First of all I would like to introduce myself. I am a born Bihari (Indian). Today I got very offended after reading your interview in WSJ wherein you quoted " that few would’ve turned up had the festival taken place in Patna". As a Bihari and also a resident of Patna, I would like to ask you on what basis you are spreading such a negative image of Patna?

Bihar & Patna is already suffering from a negative image due to biased Indian media and on the top of that such statement from a Historian and writer of your repute does no good to this image but having an incremental impact on the bad perception.

Few year back ( in 2007) also you had given similar statement in Financial Times London regarding Bihar wherein you has given a statement which was about an election in Bihar at a time when there was no election in Bihar. It was extremely negative right from the word go, associating certain reprehensible practices which are culturally far more likely to happen in other states than Bihar.

Some of our fellows Biharis had communicated their apprehensions to you at that time also and you had assured that you will not try to propagate a negative and biased opinion about Bihar any further.

But alas, you did it again this time, and that too without any solid reason. Did you try ever to organise any such thing in PATNA in Bihar? then on what basis such an opinion?

Let me invite you to come to Bihar to get a first hand feel of Bihar/Bihari and our hospitality, culture and warmth. I guarantee that you will be surprised and bowled over.

We are planning to Organize several big festival ( Mahotsava as it is called in HINDI) for example Rajgir Mahotsava, Gaya Mahotsava, Dasrath Manjhi Love Mahotsava, Nalanda Mahotsava, Vikramshila Mahotsava, Patliputra Mahotsava and many more).

The reason for sending this message are not only to communicate to you that we as Biharis are hurt by your irresponsibly statement in international media but also to invite you to have a first hand experience of Bihar so that you can form a more objective and correct opinion about Bihar.

Would also like to invite you to our Facebook Bihar Page and our Volunteer NGO effort for betterment of Bihar. Please see the link below:

a) http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_153744714660549&ap=1
b)http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_188103284536849&ap=1

I also read your clarification that you Love Bihar and hence this invitation to the cause of Bihar. Hope you will reply back or help Bihar rather than only curse and criticize.

regards,

Santosh
Santosh Pandey

Launch of Daily Pilgrimage Service to The Footsteps of Buddha

Date:16-Jan-2011
Press Release: Launch of Daily Pilgrimage Service to The Footsteps of Buddha.

Need for such a service:
Bodhgaya is an international Tourist place and there is a big need to have a safe and comfortable pilgrimage to the footsteps of Buddha – primarily the places in Rajgir and Nalanda. Pilgrims have always looked for a complete solution, which takes care of all their needs. It is a welcome service started by Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) to commemorate 2600th years of Buddha’s enlightenment and it is non-profit in nature.

Main Features
Pilgrimage to various places in Rajgir and Nalanda (details below)
Includes Breakfast, traditional lunch and evening snacks and tea.
Includes Ticket charges of Ropeway, Venuvan, Nalanda Ruins, Xuan Xang Memorial and Nalanda and Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum.
Includes Guide Services
Travel in Air Conditioned Bus
Screening of historical films about History of Rajgir and Nalanda during the journey
Safe and Hassle Free Trip
Relevant books on History of Rajgir and Bodhgaya would be available on the bus (for purchase)

Initial Launch Offer – Rs 750/pax.
Early Bird Advantage Offer – Rs 499/pax (5 rear seats earmarked for this)
Children below the age of 10 – Rs 499/child
Infants up to age 3 – Free
Pilgrims from countries other than Saarc and Bimstec countries would be charged Rs 200 more due to differential entry fees at Nalanda ruins, Xuan Xang Memorial and Venu Van.

Booking Contact Number: 9234876571
Ticket Counter at: Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum
Booking will also be available thru BTMC website – www.mahabodhi.com

Prachin Bharat Tourism Technologies has been engaged as a solution provider








Pilgrimage Itinerary

7AM – Departure from Bodhgaya from the parking lot opposite BTMC.

7AM to 12:30PM
Packed Breakfast will be served onboard.
Places covered: Cylopean Wall, Chariot Wheel Marks, Ropeway ground level, Shanti Stupa, Gridhkuta , Ropeway Ground level back,
Jeevak Mango Grove – Drive thru,Bimbissar Jail, Son Bhandar, Jarasandh Ka Akhara (will get added soon)
Arrive at Nalanda Multimedia Museum for lunch – 12.30 pm

Lunch – 12:30PM - 1.00 PM

1:00PM to 5:00PM
Places covered: Watch Multimedia Show,Xuang Xang Memorial, Nalanda Ruins, Shopping

Depart Nalanda 4.00 PM

Arrive Venuvan 4.30 PM

Departure from Venuvan at 5.00PM and arrive at Bodhgaya at 7:30PM.
Tea/Coffee Snacks





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World Class University and Research Centre in Bihar

Nalanda had a tougher admission process than what Harvard or MIT have today. But it was destroyed and thus began the decline of Bihar,India,Asia and world. The Wheel or History takes a turn, come join the movement and make the future or become history. We don't need to revive Nalanda but the whole atmosphere. Just like Delhi as an Institutional Area which houses, IIT-Delhi, IIFT, ISI,IIFT,Fore etc. We need many ....,

Bihar is the heart, mind and soul of India and Asia. Yoga,Kamasutra, Surgery, Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Gobind Singh were sons of Bihar and Nalanda University is world's greatest and oldest institutions (destroyed and needs reconstruction). Please help Bihar in the quest to reclaim the position as a seat of learning, research and Asian renaissance.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

JOB OPPORNITIES

All Entrepreneurs and job givers, please share a link of your job (just a one liner description and URL, company ka nam, job ke sector aur specialization bhi )

Green Leaf Energy Private Limited
(Email ID: ankit.gle@gmail.com, kumar.ankit@astra.xlri.ac)

In Location will be rural villages in Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad & nearby places. a) Profile offered: District Co-ordinator b) Profile offered: Nursery Manager, Irrigation Manager, Plantation Manager (Ankit please post a URL for detailed job description)

Bihar Society -

a) Hiring members at most cities of Bihar and India and world (Europe,Japan,Middle-East,UK,USA in multiple functions and roles). No cash salary for short term but will get preference for paid positions in future. Great start-up experience in building a world class organization that we will be proud of. http://www.facebook.com/bihasociety for more details or contact by mail to biharsociety@gmail.com or skype at biharsociety

Affiliate of Bihar Society :

Freelance Volunteer opportunities for people with expertise in Social Media, Website, database admin, project management, event management, project management, fund raising. Projects and roles will be shared between Bihar Society and a NYC based partner organization with global organization. No visa sponsorship and cash payment
Karma Society - a) Hiring volunteers at Patna and in cities/villages of Bihar. Expertise in areas of Cause Marketing, Social Media, Education, Health, Civic Society, Employability Training et b)Advisor to Secy (mix of advisory and administrative roles c) Driver and Operations Manager for Patna HQ of Karma Society (can also work for Bihar Society if bandwidth allows), c) Operations Manager for Karma Society. Contact at +91 612 257 0811. Positions are voluntary but can be paid in few specific situations


Balbhadra Smriti Seva Sansthan -

Computer Trainer based at Bangaon (near Saharsa) for short term assignment (timing flexible per availability and need). Will be paid stipend and fair and reasonable costs. Food , Housing will be arranged as well. Great chance to work at grassroot level. Contact Retd Engineer SriNarayan Khan at sntikkan@gmail.com or +916478232121. Address: Retd Engineer Srinarayan khan. At +PO: Bangaon (west), Dist: Saharsa 852212, Bihar, India

Atul's Friend -

Hiring for a stealth mode start-up based in US with operations, sourcing, supply chain management in the travel, print-supplies domains. Manager to VP level jobs available. Visa sponsorship can be tried but difficult so US based candidates will be preferred. Salary and roles are attractive and negotiable

Bihar Development Trust :

All locations are based at Daudnagar in Aurangabad District. We need an agri graduate to provide extension services to the farmer club members in Daudnagar, Haspura, Obra, Goh etc blocks of Aurangabad District. Its a team leader profile with a team of 10 persons working with farmers in instiution building, sales, marketing and procurement. Besides, we need field officer with good hindi writing ability and decent english reading persons with either matric or intermediate as academic calculation. We need 5 persons to begin with. The requirements are immediate.

IIM Alumni Society:

Need volunteers for a dream project which is in hibernation because of work,family and Bihar project taking up bandwidth. Contact him at atultechatfacebookdotcom. Chance to network with global leaders (IIM Alumni and Friends of IIM). If you are IIM Alumni then great for others will have a limited but meaningful role crafted for your. Requirements are same as (2) above for Bihar Society

Bihar News Dossier 15-Jan 2011

Bihar News Dosier 15-Jan-2011

Publish at Calaméo or browse others.

World Class University and Research Centre in Bihar

Nalanda had a tougher admission process than what Harvard or MIT have today. But it was destroyed and thus began the decline of Bihar,India,Asia and world. The Wheel or History takes a turn, come join the movement and make the future or become history. We don't need to revive Nalanda but the whole atmosphere. Just like Delhi as an Institutional Area which houses, IIT-Delhi, IIFT, ISI,IIFT,Fore etc. We need many ....,

Bihar is the heart, mind and soul of India and Asia. Yoga,Kamasutra, Surgery, Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Gobind Singh were sons of Bihar and Nalanda University is world's greatest and oldest institutions (destroyed and needs reconstruction). Please help Bihar in the quest to reclaim the position as a seat of learning, research and Asian renaissance.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes