Patna, Aug 13 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said a Patna School of Economics will be set up to promote inter-disciplinary education.

Nitish Kumar directed the officials of the Aryabhatta Knowledge University here to start work to set up the Patna School of Economics in line with Delhi School of Economics.

"I have spoken about this proposal with several MPs who have agreed to help with funds," he said.