### Local Organizations in Patna
Patna hosts a variety of civic, business, and non-profit organizations dedicated to community development, economic growth, and social welfare.
* **Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI):** The apex body representing the business and industrial community of Bihar, headquartered in Patna, working towards economic growth and policy advocacy. * **Rotary Club of Patna:** One of the oldest Rotary clubs in the region, organizing regular medical camps, literacy programs, and community service projects. * **Lions Club of Patna:** Active in social service, including organizing eye camps, blood donation drives, and environmental awareness programs. * **Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhawan:** A government-backed institution offering a creative space for children to engage in arts, science, and cultural activities. * **Nidan:** A non-profit organization founded in Patna that works to support informal workers, women, and marginalized communities through microfinance, education, and health initiatives. * **Prayas Bharti Trust:** Focuses on the rights, rehabilitation, and protection of marginalized women and children in the state.
