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Hon. Nitish Mishra
Minister for Information Technology (IT)
Government of Bihar
Nitish Mishra
Minister, Urban Development & Housing Department
and Information Technology, Department
Government of Bihar, India
Born on July 9, 1973, Nitish Mishra is a distinguished Indian political leader. He is a five-term Member of Bihar State Assembly from Jhanjharpur Assembly Constituency (Madhubani District, Bihar) and is serving his fifth term as a Minister in the Government of Bihar. He currently holds the portfolios of Urban Development & Housing and Information Technology. With over 26 years of public service, he is driven by inclusive development and people-centric governance.
He holds an MBA in International Business (IB) from FORE School of Management (New Delhi) and Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands), a PG Diploma in Global Political Economy from the University of Hull, United Kingdom (UK), as a Chevening Scholar, and a B.A. (Hons) in History from the University of Delhi. He also completed Harvard Kennedy School’s Emerging Leaders Programme (Executive Education).
Inducted into Bihar’s Cabinet at the age of 32 in 2005, he has led key departments, blending technology with governance to improve transparency and efficiency in Public Delivery. He is known for presenting his views backed by data and for being a silent performer who lets his work speak for itself. He was identified as one of the promising social entrepreneur by Digital Partners, a Seattle based organisation for his project E- Health (2002). He received the MTV Youth Icon Award (2008) and the India–UK Achievers Award (2025).
A rare fusion of intellect, administrative expertise, and grassroots empathy, Mishra is a learned academician and the author of three books who champions equitable and inclusive progress. His work reflects a steadfast belief that true development must empower every citizen and create opportunities for all sections of society.
Speaking at SFF 2026
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11:45am–12:20pmWed 18 NovFestival StageHall 1, Singapore EXPOPremium
Talent Rewiring
Building the Capacity to Thrive: Can Digital Infrastructure Create the Next Generation of Inclusive Economies?
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Hon. Nitish MishraMinister for Information Technology (IT)Government of Bihar
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Ari SarkerChairman of the BoardAirtel Mobile Commerce N.V.
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Tan Bin RuPresident, Enterprise DigitalST Engineering
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Hari MenonPresident, Global Growth & OpportunityGates Foundation
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Pat PatelChief Executive Officer, USA, LATAM, Middle East & Africa; Co-CEO, GFTN ConnectionsGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Moderator
About this session
Digital infrastructure can lower barriers to financial services, markets and public support, but access alone does not guarantee participation or prosperity. The harder task is building the skills, institutions, trust and locally relevant services that let people and businesses turn connectivity into opportunity. Digital infrastructure must also be trusted, secure, resilient and designed around real-world needs. Drawing on experience across policy, development and fintech, this session examines what helps digital systems reach underserved communities, support livelihoods and strengthen local economies, and where infrastructure-led strategies fall short. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of the capabilities required to turn digital infrastructure into trusted ecosystems for genuinely inclusive growth and resilience.
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