Bihar cabinet approves 24 proposals; clears Rs 23,698 crore for agriculture roadmap
Patna, July 29
The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday approved 24 agenda items, including major decisions related to agriculture, sports, urban development, policing, and public services.
Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved Rs 9,748 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure in the state.
The Cabinet also approved Rs 23,698 crore for the implementation of the Fourth Agriculture Roadmap, which is intended to boost agricultural productivity and promote the overall development of the farm sector in Bihar.
In a significant decision under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, the Cabinet approved the filling of 22,000 vacancies for Anganwadi workers and helpers.
In another significant decision, the government approved the release of more than Rs 198 crore to the Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, for the payment of salaries and pensions.
The Cabinet gave its nod to the Bihar Sports Policy 2026, which includes the "Win a Medal, Get a Job" provision aimed at encouraging sporting excellence by offering government employment opportunities to medal-winning athletes.
It also approved Rs 53.71 crore under the centrally sponsored Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for development projects in Kishanganj.
The Cabinet also approved the revision of the powers previously delegated to Regional Inspectors General of Police (IGs) and Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) concerning minor construction works.
It has also given the nod for the construction and securing of infrastructure for the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Police Laboratory, and Photo Bureau, and selection of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) on a nomination basis for designated government works in accordance with the Bihar Financial Amendment Rules, 2024.
The Bihar cabinet has also approved the amendments to the Bihar Registration Rules, enabling senior citizens aged 75 years and above to avail themselves of doorstep land and property registration services and more than Rs 57 crore for the construction of a residential complex for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) office in Patna.
The decisions are expected to strengthen Bihar's agriculture, sports, urban infrastructure, policing, digital governance, and citizen-centric public services.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nice to see the focus on agriculture and sports simultaneously! The "Win a Medal, Get a Job" scheme sounds innovative and could really motivate young athletes from Bihar. However, I wonder if the government is also investing enough in coaching infrastructure and grassroots talent scouting to support those medal winners.
Finally, 22,000 vacancies for Anganwadi workers filled! Yeh bohot zaroori tha. Women aur bachchon ki nutrition aur health monitoring ke liye yeh workers vital hain. Lekin sarkar ko unka salary bhi timely aur decent amount mein dena chahiye, kyunki yeh log bahut important kaam karte hain. Rs 198 crore for Bihar Agricultural University is also a positive step – sabour ke kisan research pe focus sahi direction hai.
I appreciate the emphasis on senior citizens – doorstep registration services for those above 75 is a thoughtful move. Also, the AMRUT funding for Kishanganj will hopefully improve urban infrastructure. However, I'm curious about the NIC being selected on a nomination basis. Shouldn't that be a competitive process for transparency? Not anti-government, but accountability matters.
Good governance ke liye yeh decisions kaafi broad hain. NIA residential complex ka approval indicates central government's presence in Bihar for national security – a positive sign. Lekin police infrastructure mein minor construction ke liye IG/DIG powers ka revision ka asar kya hoga, yeh dekhna hoga. State Forensic Lab ki construction se crime investigation improve hogi hopefully. 👏
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