Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Bihar Announces New Jobs, Tax Cuts Before Elections
The Bihar government is hiring for nearly 5,000 new jobs in different departments, including education and urban development, just before the state elections.
They're also reducing the tax on airplane fuel to make flights cheaper and attract more airlines.
In Education, they are creating posts to oversee schools and improve quality.
Also, kids in preschool will get free uniforms.
The goal is to improve education, support local businesses, and make the state more attractive to tourists.
Bihar Cabinet approved filling 4,799 posts in various government departments.
The Education department will create 2,361 posts, including Education Development Officers.
VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) reduced from 29% to 4%.
Preschool children at Anganwadi centers will receive uniforms.
Decisions made ahead of the State Assembly elections.
- Who
- Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Approval of new posts, VAT reduction on ATF, and providing uniforms.
- When
- June 3, 2025
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To improve education, boost tourism, make the state competitive, and prepare for upcoming elections.
- Total New Posts
- 4,799
- New VAT on ATF
- 4%
- Old VAT on ATF
- 29%
- Education Dept. Posts
- 2,361
- Election Context
- Assembly Elections
