Nitish Mishra
MLA, Jhanjahrpur
Former Minister
Govt. of Bihar
Elected to13th, 14th, 15th , 17th and 18th
Bihar Vidhan Sabha
Born on July 9, 1973, Nitish Mishra is a distinguished Indian political leader and MLA from Jhanjharpur Constiuency of Bihar. A five-time MLA, he brings over 25 years of transformative public service, driven by inclusive development and people-centric governance.
A leader with deep academic roots, Mishra holds an MBA from FORE School of Management (New Delhi) and Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands), a PG Diploma in Global Political Economy (University of Hull, UK) as a Chevening Scholar, and a B.A. (Hons) in History (University of Delhi). He also completed Harvard Kennedy School’s Emerging Leaders Programme.
Inducted into Bihar’s Cabinet at 32 in 2005, Mishra has led key departments, blending technology with governance to enhance transparency and efficiency. He is known for presenting his views backed by data and for being a silent performer who lets his work speak for itself. His leadership earned the Rural Development Department three National Awards. Recognized for his impactful work, 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 champions equitable progress. He continues shaping Bihar’s future with unwavering dedication to public welfare. His legacy reflects a steadfast belief: true development must empower every citizen.
- Contested Seven (7) consecutive Bihar Assembly Elections (2000 – 2025) from Jhanjharpur Assembly Constituency (District – Madhubani)
- Elected to 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th Bihar Vidhan Sabha. He Secured 107958 votes (55.89%) and won with a margin of 54849 Votes in Bihar Assembly Election, held in
November 2025. Chairman, Zero Hour Committee
Bihar Vidhan Sabha
November 2022-March 2024Member- Committee on Government Public Undertakings
Bihar Vidhan Sabha
April 2009 – November2010Member-Public Accounts Committee
Bihar Vidhan Sabha
Feb-2010 – Nov 2010 and Nov 2020 – Nov 2022
- Minister, Department of Industries
15th March 2024- 19 November 2025 - Minister, Department of Tourism
15th March 2024- 27th February 2025 - Minister, Department of Rural Development
26th November 2010- 22nd February 2015 - Minister, Department of Revenue and Land Reform, Department of Panchayati Raj, Department of Backward Cast and Extremely Backward Cast development (Additional Charge)
10th Feb 2015 to 21st Feb 2015 - Minister, Department of Social Welfare (Additional Charge)
6th March 2014 – 22nd June 2014 - State Minister (Independent Charge) Department of Disaster Management
13th April 2008 – 22nd March 2009 - State Minister(Independent Charge) Department of Sugarcane Development
24th November 2005 – 13th April 2008
- Joined BJP in 2015
- Convener-Policy Research Department
March 2017- March 2020 - Vice President
31st July 2018 – 9th August 2023
- Assistant Director- Bihar Institute of Economic Studies, Patna
Sep 1995 – March 2002 - Additional Director, L.N.Mishra College of Business Management, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
(1st April 2002 – 22nd November 2005 and 8th November 2015 – 10th November 2020) - National President- Human Rights Protection Foundation (Est. 2001)
10th Dec 2019 till date
- Certificate of Completion for the Emerging Leader’s Programme (November 2016), from John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Global Political Economy from the University of Hull, United Kingdom (1998).
- MBA from FORE School of Management, New Delhi and Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands (1995).
- B.A (Hons) in History from the University of Delhi (1994).
- School House Captain 1990-91 (St. Michael’s High School, Patna).
Zakir Hussain College (University of Delhi) Crest Award for Co-curricular and Academic Excellence in 1994. - British Foreign and Commonwealth (Chevening) Scholarship (1997).
Identified as one of the Promising Social Entrepreneur by Digital Partners, a Seattle based organisation for project E-Health (2002). - MTV Youth Icon 2008.
- Recognised among Thirty Indian Young Leaders by the British High Commission, New Delhi (2013). Nominated for Fame India – CVoter Survey ‘Minister No.-1 and was voted for rank-2 for his performance as Minister, Rural Development in 2013.
- Received letter of appreciation from Consul General, USA Consulate General Kolkata for providing assistance and support for the repatriation of 30 American Citizens living in Bihar during lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic in April 2020.
- India Uk Achiver’s Award 2024
As Minister for Sugarcane Development, Govt of Bihar, conceptualised and Introduced sugarcane incentive policy focusing on making Bihar as an Ethanol Hub and encouraged production of cogeneration power. Also made policy for revival of closed / Sick Sugar Factories (2006).
- As Minister for Disaster Management supervised and coordinated one of the largest rescue operations of India during Bihar Kosi Floods (2008).
- As Minister for Rural Development & Social Welfare was instrumental in the approval of 84 Million (US Dollars) Govt. of Bihar and World Bank ‘Bihar Integrated Social Protection and Strengthening Project’ (2014). During his Tenure Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Bihar received the following Awards from the Government of India:
- E-Governance Gold Award under the Skill Development and Employability category for the Project ‘SAMVIDA’ an Online Recruitment Solution for Personnel under the Indira Awaas Yojana awarded by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Government of India (2015).
- 1st Prize in Accountability and Transparency in MGNREGA implementation awarded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (2014).
- 2nd Prize in Convergence of MGNREGA for Livelihood awarded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (2014).
- As Minister of Tourism, he transformed the department through key policy reforms and landmark initiatives, including the iconic Punaura Dham (birth place of Maa Sita) project.
- As Industries Minister, he spearheaded significant industrial reforms that enhanced Bihar’s appeal to investors. His dynamic leadership culminated in the successful hosting of the Global Investors Summit in December 2024, which drew investment proposals totalling ₹1.81 lakh crore.
- Visited United Kingdom on the invitation of the British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata to help develop synergies between the development happenings in Bihar with the bestpractices in related fields in the United Kingdom (2012).
- Authored three significant publications namely, “Bihar Hai Taiyar (Hindi & English)”, published in 2025 by Notion Press, Chennai.“Essays in Political Economy – A Global Perspective” published in 1998 and “External Alienation and Internal Apathy– An Analysis of Bihar’s backwardness”, published in 1999 by Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
- Edited ‘Janadesh 2019’ (An analysis of Loksabha Election Results) Published in 2019 by Sameeksha Prakashan, Muzaffarpur.
- Successfully completed a Minor Research Study on “Managing Rural Resources with Modern Initiatives” Sponsored by the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India (2004)
- The Bihar Growth Story – Potential and Challenges ( A Note for the 15th Finance Commission) Agricultural Development in Bihar – Some Thoughts
- Digital India- Common Service Centres (CSCs) Taking To Next Level
- An Impact Assessment Study of Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana in Bihar
Skill India– Some thoughts - बिहार की बाढ़ समस्या का आकलन – एक रिपोर्ट ।
- बिहार के विकास के लिए मोदी सरकार द्वारा दी गयी सहायता का विवरण।
- असर दिखाएँगे आर्थिक सुधार- सम्पादकीय दैनिक जागरण पटना,
- कोरोना जनित समस्याएँ एवं सशक्त केंद्रीय योजनाएं।
- बिहार में रोज़गार सृजन -कोरोना काल में चुनौती या अवसर।
- ATMANIRBHAR BIHAR SCOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES – This report outlines a brief industrial profile of the state, its strategic advantages and challenges and recommends several investment opportunities that can boost Bihar’s economy, increase job growth and spur exports from the state.
- CONCEPT NOTE: Empowering Bihar’s Vulnerable Families through Caste-Based Survey 2022 and Targeted Welfare Measures.
