About Expo
About Our Expo
The Silk City Global Expo & Startup Business Connect in Bhagalpur, Bihar, is a premier event designed to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern entrepreneurial innovation.
Who we are.?
The Future of Business Innovation, Heritage, and Culture
We are the architects of a new economic era for Bhagalpur, where the ancient looms of the "Silk City" meet the high-speed drive of modern entrepreneurship. We believe that true progress doesn't mean leaving the past bеhind-it means using our 3,000-year-old heritage as the fuel for tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Mission
To empower traditional artisans and nurture
emerging startups by providing a dynamic platform
for connection, collaboration, and international
market access, fostering growth that honors
legacy while embracing the future.
Vission
To establish Bhagalpur as a global nexus where rich
cultural heritage and cutting-edge business innovation
converge, inspiring a sustainable future for artisans and entrepreneurs alike
OUR LEADERSHIP
Following the PM’s Digital India Mission, this expo integrates digital trade and
e-commerce platforms to help weavers reach international buyers directly.
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
The CM’s 2026 ‘Samridhi Yatra’ emphasizes setting up manufacturing units in
every district, ensuring that cities like
Bhagalpur become self-sustaining industrial centers.
Nitish Kumar
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar
Samrat Choudhary has set a decisive target
to create one crore jobs and employment opportunities over the next five years, focusing on keeping Bihar’s youth within the state
for work
Samrat Choudhary
Deputy Chief Minister
His ministry is focusing on developing organized
Vending Zones and improving the infrastructure of
local markets (Haats and Expos) to help traditional
artisans thrive in an urban setting
Vijay Kumar Sinha
Deputy Chief Minister
BIHAR STATE LEADERSHIP
Department of Hendloom & Hendicraft MSME (BIHAR)
Department Of Sericulture
Department Of Food Processing
Dilip Kumar Jaiswal
Industry Minister
Ram Kripal Yadav
Minister of Agriculture
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
Minister for Water Resources
Bijendra Prasad Yadav
Minister of Energy Planning and Development
Sanjay Singh Tiger
Labour Resources Department
Arun Shankar P.d
kala sankriti mantralay
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry
Minister of Indla
DEPARTMENT OF EV MOTORS
Nitin Gadkari
Minister of Road Transport
and Highways of India
Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India
Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi
Honourable Minister of
MSME
Ministry of Textiles & Central Silk Board
Shri Giriraj Singh
minister of textiles
Silk City Expo - 2026
The Renassance of the Silk City
Key Data Points
- Projected Growth Engine Bihar's GSDP 10,97 L Cr (22025-26)
- Global Silk Hub 35,000+ Weavers, 100+ Cr Annual Trade (50% Exports)
- Massive Infra Investment ₹30,000 Cr Power Project, New Greeefiend Airport
- New Industrial Corridor Goradih (Textile Parks & MSME Clusters)
- Startup & Innovation 10 L Interest-Free Loan (10 Yrs), +5% Women-Led
- Geographical Pride "Bhagalpur Silk" with GI Tag
Economic Growth & Vision
- For Artisans: Direct Market Linkage Access 40,532 Cr Capital Outlay
- For Investups Investors: Ground-Floor Opportunity
GOVERNMENT POLICIES & INVESTMENT SUPPORT
SUPPORTIVE SCHEMES:
- Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
- Digital India Mission
- Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
- International Cooperation (IC) Scheme
- Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana - Umbrella Scheme
- Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP)
- Namami Gange & Jal Shakt
- National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP)
- National SC-ST Hub Scheme
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme
- Rural And Urban Development Scheme
- Transforming India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan)
PROMOTION POLICY
- Micro, Small and Medlum Enterprise Promotion Policy - 2022 (MSME Policy - 2022)
- Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy - 2022
- Export Promotion Policy - 2020-25
- Textile and Garmenting Pollcy 2022
Local to Global Impact
Silk City Global Expo & Startup Business Connect
Driving Growth, Powering Global Reach of Bihar Potential
- MSMES & Startups-Scallng businesses beyond borders.
- ODOP Excellence-Local craftsmanship meets global demand.
- Emerging Sectors-EVs, healthcare, IT, and Infrastructure.
- Smart Solutlons-Al, digital trade, and tech-driven manufacturing.
Event at a Glance
B2B sector presentations & roundtable meetings
Knowledge Sessions, Seminars & Conclaves
Nepal - Partner Country
Bihar Ka Swad (Cuisine: & Culinary Arts)
Fashion Shows & Silk Display
Cultural Performances (Folk & Classical)
Award Distribution Ceremony
