Patna, September 15 (Daily Kiran) : In Patna, the Bihar Cabinet convened under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on September 15, approving 17 significant proposals aimed at enhancing various sectors. A key decision was the allocation of ₹1,000 crore from the Bihar Contingency Fund for flood and irrigation initiatives.
This funding will expedite critical flood management and irrigation projects across the state. Additionally, the Cabinet sanctioned ₹89.79 crore for the implementation of the central scheme for Makhana development in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Under the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oil Palm, ₹2.10 crore was approved for expenditure in the same fiscal year. Furthermore, a two-year plan costing ₹78.34 crore was greenlit for the implementation of the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission, covering the period from 2026-27 to 2027-28.
The Cabinet also approved two proposals from the Mining and Geology Department, including a one-time settlement scheme for brick kilns’ pending dues and amendments to the Bihar District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2026. The Rural Development Department received approval for the ‘Developed India-Guarantee Mission for Employment and Livelihoods (Rural)’ complaint redressal rules.
Another proposal from the Water Resources Department involved the approval of the Bihar Water Resource Restoration and Silt Management Policy, 2026. The Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resources Department saw the creation of six positions at Bihar Veterinary University in Patna, which will incur an annual expenditure of approximately ₹45.99 lakh.
In the health sector, the Cabinet approved temporary appointments for vacant positions of professors and lecturers in state dental colleges until regular appointments are made. Additionally, temporary placements for 366 vacant assistant professor roles across five medical colleges were authorized.
The Civil Aviation Department received the go-ahead for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand air connectivity in the state under the Government of India’s modified regional connectivity scheme. It also approved the establishment of recruitment and promotion regulations for technical and non-technical positions within the Bihar Aviation Service.
The Tourism Department’s proposals included an investment of ₹2,520 crore for the comprehensive development of the Vishnupad Temple complex in Gaya, modeled after the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, along with ₹996.05 crore for the Son-Phalgu river linking project. The total estimated cost for both projects is ₹3,516.05 crore.
Lastly, the Home Department’s proposal allowed for the establishment of petroleum retail outlets on vacant land in state prisons, with the selection of petroleum companies for this initiative. Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation will operate petrol pumps on designated lands in Purnia and Bhagalpur, respectively.
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