A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was finalized in Patna for the construction of three five-star hotels in Bihar, involving the state government and Kumar Infratech. The signing took place in the presence of Bihar’s Tourism Minister, Raju Kumar Singh. The government aims to develop these hotels in Patna through a public-private partnership to enhance tourist accommodation. The first project involves the construction of a five-star hotel on the grounds of Hotel Patliputra Ashok. ITC Hotels group will undertake the construction over the next four years. The agreement between ITC Hotels and BSTDC marks a significant step. The hotel will occupy 1.5 acres of land and offer at least 140 rooms, targeting luxury travelers. Kumar Infratech Enterprises Private Limited, Patna, received a Letter of Award earlier. They selected ITC to operate the hotel. Tenders for a five-star hotel at the Bankipur Bus Stand complex are nearing completion. Furthermore, a committee under the Department of Art, Culture, and Youth has been established to assess the feasibility of building a five-star hotel on the Sultan Palace property, considering its heritage status. The selection process for construction companies will follow the committee’s recommendations. Two five-star hotels are planned in Rajgir, and one in Vaishali. The tender process for the guest house in Valmiki Nagar, built by the Building Construction Department, will be open to companies meeting the requirements for a five-star hotel. Manish Kumar, director of Kumar Infratech, noted ITC Hotels’ operational launch in Bodh Gaya and the simultaneous agreement in Patna with ITC. Anil Chaddha from the ITC group confirmed that the five-star hotel would be completed within four years. The event was attended by key officials from the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and the Department of Tourism. These hotels’ construction will adhere to the guidelines of the Infrastructure Development Enabling Amendment Act 2023.
