Author: Bihar Say | Amrita |

“Majboor Nahi, Majdoor Hain Hum” — The Real Truth About Bihar’s Migrants

Every year, lakhs of Biharis step out of their homes — not out of helplessness, but out of sheer determination.

They don’t leave Bihar because they have to.
They leave because they want to work, to earn, and to uplift their families.
Across India and beyond, they are silently shaping economies.

From Mumbai’s industries to construction sites in Dubai, and from food deliveries in Delhi to power plants in Gujarat — Biharis are everywhere.

Bihar: India’s Silent Workforce Hero

Let’s talk facts — because numbers speak volumes:

• Bihar leads in the highest share of migration for work in India (Census 2011).

• Over half of all rural families in Bihar depend on remittance money.

• A migrant worker from Bihar sends back ₹26,020 annually — often the only source of income for the entire family.

• In Siwan and Gopalganj, remittance fuels 80% of the local economy, mostly from Gulf nations.

Clearly, this isn’t a story of the helpless. It’s a story of grit, courage, and relentless hard work.

They Build India, But Still Go Unseen

Let’s pause and look around.

That new building rising in Bengaluru? A Bihari laid its foundation.
That quick delivery you just received? A Bihari navigated narrow lanes to hand it to you.
That road connecting two major towns? A Bihari worked overtime to get it done.

Still, many refer to them as “majboor.”
This label couldn’t be further from the truth.

These are skilled, reliable, and dedicated workers. They are majdoors in the truest sense — powering India, brick by brick and street by street.

Why Should They Have to Leave Bihar to Be Valued?

India depends on their movement. But why should they move away for dignity?

What if we built Bihar for them?
What if opportunity came home?

Imagine a Bihar with:

• Local factories in Bhagalpur

• Vocational hubs in Purnia

• Warehouses in Muzaffarpur

• MSMEs in Buxar

That Bihar is possible — if we invest in the right policies and platforms.

Majboor Diwas Nahi, Majdoor Diwas

This Labour Day, let’s flip the script.

Let’s stop calling them helpless.
Let’s start seeing them as the nation-builders they truly are.

It’s time we recognise their skills, sacrifices, and spirit.

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