Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Bihar Increases Powers and Allowances for Local Leaders
The Bihar government is giving more power and money to local leaders ahead of elections.
Village heads (mukhiyas) can now approve larger projects up to ₹10 lakh without needing higher-ups' permission.
Their pay, along with other local leaders like Zila Parishad presidents, is also going up.
If a leader dies while working, their family will receive financial aid.
These changes aim to empower local government.
Bihar government increased the sanction amount for MNREGA schemes handled by mukhiyas.
Mukhiyas can now sanction schemes up to ₹10 lakh without administrative approval.
Allowances for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) including mukhiyas, sarpanchs, and ward members, will be increased.
Zila Parishad president's monthly allowance increased to ₹30,000.
Family of a panchayat representative will receive ₹5 lakh ex-gratia compensation in case of death.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar-led government.
- What
- Bihar government increased MNREGA scheme sanction limits and allowances for PRIs.
- When
- Announced at a meeting, subject to cabinet approval.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To empower local governance and provide better benefits to PRI functionaries.
- Mukhiya Scheme Sanction Limit
- ₹10 lakh (increased from ₹5 lakh)
- ZP President Monthly Allowance
- ₹30,000 (increased from ₹20,000)
- ZP Vice President Monthly Allowance
- ₹15,000 (increased from ₹10,000)
- Mukhiya Monthly Allowance
- ₹7,500 (increased from ₹5,000)
- Death Grant for Panchayat Representatives' Family
- ₹5 lakh (in case of death)
