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The Bihar Cabinet has approved 46 proposals including a Rs 4,026 crore scheme to build marriage halls in every panchayat. Nitish Kumar's government also slashed subsidized meal prices to Rs 20 under the Didi Ki Rasoi initiative. The decisions include providing arms licenses to panchayat representatives and expanding welfare spending powers. These measures signal a strong pre-election welfare push by the NDA government in Bihar.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Approves Rs 4026 Cr Marriage Hall Scheme for Bihar Panchayats

  • Rs 4,026 crore approved for marriage halls in every panchayat
  • Didi Ki Rasoi meals halved to Rs 20 per plate
  • Panchayat reps to get arms licenses
  • Welfare push ahead of 2025 Bihar polls
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Bihar Cabinet nod to 46 key proposals including Rs 4,026 cr for marriage halls in Panchayats

Bihar Cabinet sanctions Rs 4,026 crore for Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Mandap Yojana and subsidized meals under Didi Ki Rasoi ahead of 2025 polls.

"Our government will construct marriage halls in all panchayats to facilitate the weddings of daughters of poor families in rural areas. - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, June 24

The crucial meeting of the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet concluded on Tuesday afternoon with the approval of 46 important proposals spanning various departments.

A major highlight of the session was the announcement of a new welfare scheme 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Mandap Yojana' aimed at supporting economically weaker families in rural areas by constructing marriage halls in every panchayat across the state.

The Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 4,026.50 crore for this ambitious initiative, which will be implemented and operated through 'Jeevika Didis', women associated with Bihar's flagship Self-Help Group network.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared the announcement on social media, stating: "Our government will construct marriage halls in all panchayats to facilitate the weddings of daughters of poor families in rural areas. Economically weak families will benefit greatly from this initiative."

Alongside this, the Cabinet approved a significant revision to the state-supported community kitchen initiative, 'Didi Ki Rasoi'.

Meals currently provided at Rs 40 per plate in government hospitals and institutions will now be offered at just Rs 20.

The state government will bear the remaining cost of Rs 20 per plate as compensation to Jeevika Didis, ensuring affordable, hygienic food for patients, their attendants and visitors.

This subsidised meal system will now be extended beyond hospitals and colleges to collectorates, sub-divisional offices, block, and zonal offices, enhancing convenience for people visiting from remote rural areas.

CM Kumar further stated: "The government is committed to ensuring the availability of quality food at low cost in all health and administrative institutions. These steps reaffirm our goal to serve the people of Bihar effectively and inclusively."

The Cabinet has also approved a scheme to provide arms licence to every Panchayat representative for their security and village heads can spend up to Rs 15 lakh on government welfare projects in their respective jurisdictions.

These decisions come ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, signalling a strong welfare-driven push by the ruling NDA government.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Finally some good news from Bihar! The marriage hall scheme will help so many poor families save money on weddings. In villages, people take loans for marriages and suffer for years. ₹20 meals in hospitals is also a great move. Hope implementation is smooth 🤞
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Priya M.
While the intentions are good, I'm concerned about misuse of funds. 4000+ crores is a huge amount - will there be proper audits? Also, giving arms licenses to panchayat members seems unnecessary and could lead to more violence in rural areas.
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Amit S.
As someone from Bihar, I welcome these schemes. The marriage halls will reduce financial burden on families and Didi Ki Rasoi expansion is much needed. But government should also focus on improving basic infrastructure like roads and electricity in villages.
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Sunita R.
Empowering Jeevika Didis through these projects is brilliant! 👏 Women-led initiatives always bring positive change. The ₹20 meal scheme will help so many poor patients' families. Hope other states learn from Bihar's welfare model.
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Vikram J.
Election year freebies? 🤔 While these schemes sound good, where is the money coming from? Bihar already has high debt. Shouldn't priority be job creation and industries? Can't keep depending on welfare schemes forever.
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Neha T.
Great initiative but implementation is key. In my village, previous schemes never reached beneficiaries properly. Hope this time there's transparency and accountability. The marriage halls should have proper maintenance plans too - not just construction.

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