Bihar Cabinet approves 69 proposals; 50 lakh as ex-gratia to
Bihar Cabinet approves 69 proposals; 50 lakh as ex-gratia to kin of Operation Sindoor martyrs
In a major policy decision, the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved 69 key proposals during a meeting held at the Central Hall of the Cabinet Secretariat on Friday
PATNA — In a major policy decision, the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar approved 69 key proposals during a meeting held at the
Central Hall of the Cabinet Secretariat on Friday.
The decisions range from compensation for martyrs,
employee benefits, and infrastructure development, to honouring cultural
heritage and national leaders.
While sharing the information post-meeting, S. Siddhartha,
the Additional Chief Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat, said that the state
Cabinet approved a cash compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the families of soldiers
martyred in Operation Sindoor, marking a significant gesture of solidarity and
respect from the state government.
The state Cabinet paid tribute to late senior BJP leader
Sushil Kumar Modi, declaring that his birth anniversary on January 5 will now
be celebrated as an official state event every year.
Fulfilling a long-standing public demand, the state
Cabinet has also approved the renaming of the Gaya district to 'Gaya Ji',
acknowledging the spiritual and historical significance of the place, which is
associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Buddha.
In a major relief to more than five lakh state government
employees and pensioners, the state Cabinet approved an increase in Dearness
Allowance (DA) under the Seventh Pay Commission from 53 per cent to 55 per
cent.
The hike will be effective from January 1, 2026.
The State Cabinet cleared Rs 1,259.5 million for the
implementation of the Kisan Advisor Scheme, under which advisors will receive
an honorarium of Rs 13,000 per month or Rs 14,690 per month with Employees'
Provident Fund benefits.
Under the infrastructure and urban development proposals,
Madanpur in Aurangabad district was granted Nagar Panchayat status.
Administrative approvals were granted for the Darbhanga
Water Supply Scheme to the tune of Rs 186.15 crore, Rs 225.88 crore for the
Buxar Sewerage Project, and Rs 72.44 crore for the Aurangabad Water Supply
Project.
The government allotted land to Kendriya Vidyalaya
Sangathan on a 30-year lease for school and staff quarters in multiple
districts, including five acres each in Jiradei (Siwan) and Chhapra, four acres
in Devkund (Aurangabad), and Buxar.
A budget of Rs 33.84 crore annually has been approved to
clean block-cum-zonal offices through local livelihood organisations.
These decisions highlight the Nitish Kumar government's
focus on public welfare, infrastructure expansion, rural development,
educational support and administrative reform.
