UK explores investments in Bihar

Patna: Britain's High Commissioner to India Michael Arthur will be visiting Bihar on a two-day official trip beginning Wednesday to explore investment opportunities in the state.

According to official sources, this is Arthur's first visit to Bihar after Nitish Kumar took charge as chief minister.

The high commissioner will also formally launch the operations of a branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) here Wednesday, said informed sources.

Arthur is scheduled to meet Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi apart from other ministers of the state administration.

The government is likely to present a profile of investment opportunities in the state before Arthur.