A dedicated digital repository preserving lifetime of visionary governance, social transformation, and the administrative legacy of Bihar.
Bihar has undergone a monumental shift in infrastructure, social justice, and women’s empowerment. The Nitish Kumar Archive was founded to ensure this history isn’t just remembered, but studied. Our team has meticulously digitized thousands of photographs, video records, and personal narratives to create a transparent look at the ‘Sushasan’ (Good Governance) model.
We believe that the history of development belongs to the people of Bihar. Our goal is to make it accessible to everyone.
To be the global gold standard for digital political archives, serving as a primary source for historians, researchers, and citizens of Bihar.
Capturing the evolution of the state across 3,300+ media assets.
Providing an organized, searchable database for academic study of the 'Bihar Model' of growth.
Ensuring that historic moments and personal stories of change are preserved in a permanent, high-security digital format.
Kundan kumar did Bachelor from Banaras Hindu University, LLB from HNBGU, and currently pursuing Mass communication and Journalism from CUSB. He has keen interest in public policy research political reporting, and archival works. He is working as Field Report with Nitish Archive.
Jyoti Kumari is an advocate and policy enthusiast with experience spanning law, legislature, and public policy research. As Founding Member and Project Coordinator of the Nitish Archive, she leads efforts to document and preserve the political career and governance legacy of one of India's longest-serving Chief Ministers, drawing on legislative records, archival sources, and historical press documentation.
Sanjeev Kumar is the founder of Nitish Archive. He studied at various educational institutions in Delhi (JNU, DU, and AUD) and has worked with institutions such as TISS, Ashoka University, and Green Grant Fund. He has published one book on the caste census and one edited book on women in the Uttarakhand Rajya Andolan, apart from numerous articles in publications such as EPW, The Wire, The Print, Newslaundry, NDTV, The Quint, and NewsClick, among others.
Shrutidhar alias Krishna is the "Project Manager"of *Nitish Archive* and serves as the State Spokesperson, Education Cell, Bihar JDU. He holds a Master's degree in journalism and mass communication from Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. His areas of expertise include political communication, public policy research, reporting, and digital archiving. Through his academic and professional work, he is dedicated to fostering evidence-based public discourse and preserving contemporary political history through reliable, accessible, and research-driven documentation. Contact: +91 8789114960
Shashikant Kumar is a Founding Member of Nitish Archive. He does what he loves, and he loves what he does — nothing more.
The definitive digital repository documenting two decades of Bihar’s transformation. Preserving the vision, policies, and history of CM Nitish Kumar for future generations.
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