The Bihar Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, cleared 26 proposals in Patna on Tuesday. Key decisions include new jobs, marriage halls (vivah mandaps) in every panchayat, and a hike in honorarium for Anganwadi workers.
From September 1, Anganwadi sevikas will earn ₹9,000 per month, up from ₹7,000. Helpers will now get ₹4,500, instead of ₹4,000. This step will add ₹345 crore to the state’s annual spending.
The Revenue and Land Reforms Department received approval for 3,303 new posts. Rules for Bihar Industrial Service Recruitment 2025 and Fisheries & Animal Resources Service Recruitment 2025 were also passed. New schemes for cow protection through self-help groups gained clearance too.
Other approvals include:
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Gas-based crematoriums in Patna, Gaya, Chhapra, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.
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Bihar State Food Storage and Training Institute in Patna with ₹4 crore.
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JEEViKA headquarters in Patna at a cost of ₹73.66 crore.
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CCTV cameras in 176 police stations at ₹280 crore.
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Solar streetlights in villages with ₹100 crore.
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₹50 crore for 8,053 Kanya Vivah Mandaps.
The Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme was also approved. Under it, 121 employees will train at IIM Bodh Gaya with stipends ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹1.8 lakh per month.
