The Dalit Tribal Students Hostel Grant Doubled in Bihar after a major decision by the state cabinet led by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The government increased the monthly hostel grant for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000. This move aims to support students who stay in hostels while pursuing education.
Officials approved the proposal during the latest cabinet meeting. The decision will help students from Dalit and tribal communities manage their living expenses and continue their studies without financial stress.
The Dalit Tribal Students Hostel Grant Doubled in Bihar, which will benefit thousands of students studying in different educational institutions across the state. The government expects the increased support to encourage more students from SC-ST communities to continue higher education.
The cabinet also approved several other proposals across different departments. These include plans related to police recruitment, traffic police posts in major cities, and development support for colleges in many blocks of the state.
The government said the decision shows its commitment to improving education access for disadvantaged communities in Bihar.
