Patna: The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, approved 18 key agenda items in a major meeting held in Patna. The decisions include salary relief for government employees, major investments in industry and education, and new initiatives in technology, transport, and infrastructure.
DA Hike for Government Employees and Pensioners
In a major relief for state employees and pensioners, the cabinet approved an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) across multiple pay commissions.
Key DA Changes:
- 7th Pay Commission: DA increased from 58% to 60% (effective 1 Jan 2026)
- 6th Pay Commission: DA raised from 257% to 262%
- 5th Pay Commission: DA increased from 474% to 483%
This move will benefit lakhs of state government employees and pensioners across Bihar.
Major Push for Industrial Development in Bihar
The cabinet approved several big-ticket industrial and investment projects to boost employment and economic growth.
Key Approvals:
- Dairy processing unit in Bihta (Patna) with ₹97.17 crore investment
- Will produce milk, curd, and butter
- Expected to generate around 170 jobs
- MSME cluster development scheme revised for better industrial growth
- Promotion of Common Facility Centres (CFCs) in BIADA industrial areas
These decisions aim to strengthen Bihar’s manufacturing and food processing sector.
National Food Technology Institute in Vaishali
A major education and research project was approved in Vaishali district.
- National Institute of Food Technology (NIFTEM) to be set up on 100 acres of land
- Land to be transferred free of cost to the Government of India
- Focus on food processing, innovation, and entrepreneurship
EV Policy and Green Transport Push
The Bihar government approved a major push toward electric mobility under its EV policy framework.
Key Highlights:
- Target: 30% electric vehicle adoption by 2030
- Incentives for EV purchase through DBT support
- Focus on electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles
- Special incentives for women buyers of four-wheelers
The initiative aligns with global EV goals and aims to reduce pollution while creating new employment opportunities.
Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission Launched
The cabinet also approved the formation of the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission, marking a major step toward digital transformation.
Key Features:
- Training of 7,000 students over 5 years
- Collaboration with global institutions like:
- National University of Singapore
- Asian Institute of Digital Finance
- Linux Foundation
- 5-month advanced AI certification program
- Development of AI and quantum-enabled digital platforms
- Support for over 100 startups
This initiative aims to position Bihar as a technology and innovation hub.
New Jobs and Education Expansion
The cabinet approved expansion in higher education infrastructure:
- Creation of 132 new posts in colleges
- Strengthening of higher education system across the state
This is expected to improve teaching capacity and academic infrastructure.
Security and Infrastructure Decisions
To strengthen law and order, the cabinet approved:
- Creation of rural SP posts in five districts:
- East Champaran
- Samastipur
- Madhubani
- Vaishali
- Siwan
Additionally, major infrastructure and land-related decisions include:
- Land allocation for CISF training centre in Kishanganj (110 acres+)
- Approval of large-scale borrowing plan worth ₹72,901 crore for FY 2026–27
About Bihar Cabinet Decisions
The latest cabinet meeting reflects Bihar government’s focus on a multi-sector development strategy combining economic reforms, industrial growth, digital transformation, clean energy adoption, and social welfare measures.
These decisions are expected to impact employment generation, infrastructure development, and long-term economic growth in the state.
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