The Bihar government has invited Sam Pitroda, advisor to the Prime Minister for public information, infrastructure and innovation, to suggest ways to boost the state’s IT sector.

Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said Pitroda would come to Bihar and meet officials to discuss the issue. “We want to use his experience in the knowledge network and IT sector for the state’s betterment,” said Nitish.

Pitroda, during his recent visit to the city for atten- ding the convocation of Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna, had called on Nitish.

On Pitroda’s reported opposition to the state’s demand for being accorded special status, Nitish said the question was asked to the wrong person.

“According special status to the state is an issue related to the Planning Commission. Pitroda is neither associated with the Planning Commission nor with the finance department. The question should not have been asked to him,” said Nitish.

Corruption

Nitish said corruption in highway projects, as highlighted in a World Bank report, was a serious issue and a thorough inquiry should be conducted.

He also criticised the Centre on the recent developments in the Union defence ministry, stating that it was not handling controversies related to Gen. V.K. Singh properly.