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Live Times aired a special episode of Facts & Figures with Rana Yashwant that brought Bihar’s untold truths to national attention. With elections around the corner, the episode did not dwell on political slogans or party manifestos—instead, it focused on what matters to citizens: livelihood, education, health, and the quality of life. By stepping outside the studio and into the field, Rana Yashwant delivered a compelling breakdown of where Bihar stands after decades of governance, and what lies ahead for its 13 crore residents.
This episode of Live Times’ Facts & Figures revealed a startling paradox: despite a 12x increase in Bihar’s budget—from ₹28,000 crore in 2005 to ₹3.17 lakh crore in 2025—the outcomes have been alarmingly inadequate. Bihar’s per capita income in 2023-24 stood at ₹66,800, nearly one-third of the national average. While paper figures point to economic growth, the ground reality remains bleak, especially when compared to more industrialised states like Andhra Pradesh (₹3.47 lakh) and Gujarat (₹2.97 lakh). Growth, as the show pointed out, has been structural, not social.
Bihar’s social infrastructure continues to lag. 41% of children are underweight and 43% are malnourished, while the maternal mortality rate remains at 118 deaths per 1 lakh births, a worrying statistic that puts Bihar far behind other Indian states. The episode also highlighted Bihar’s position at the bottom of NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Index, driven by poor performance in education, healthcare, and environmental standards. These are not just numbers—they are daily struggles for millions of Biharis.
Through its fact-based, issue-driven journalism, Live Times once again demonstrated why it stands apart in the Indian media landscape. As India’s first Global Multicast News Hub, the channel is committed to holding power accountable and giving voice to citizens. Facts & Figures with Rana Yashwant is not just a current affairs show—it’s a mirror held up to the nation, compelling viewers to ask: if not now, when will Bihar’s real issues be addressed?
