Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Bihar's Pre-Election Spending: Schemes and Costs
Ahead of the Bihar elections, the state government announced several new programs.
Vikas Mitras (village workers) will get money for tablets and increased allowances.
There is also financial aid for Shiksha Sevaks and Talimi Markaz workers to buy smartphones.
Unemployed graduates and class 12 completers will receive a monthly allowance.
Women entrepreneurs are also eligible for financial support.
The government will also cover the cost of electricity for some users and raise pensions.
These schemes are part of a larger effort to aid different groups in the state.
Vikas Mitras to receive ₹25,000 for tablets.
Vikas Mitras' transportation and stationery allowances are increasing.
₹10,000 aid to over 30,000 workers for smartphones.
Unemployed youth to get a ₹1,000 monthly allowance.
Increased pensions for 1.11 crore beneficiaries.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar, Bihar government
- What
- Announced multiple pre-election schemes including allowances and increased stipends.
- When
- Announcements made before the Bihar assembly elections.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To support various sections of the population.
Supporters
Critics
Impact of the Schemes
Supporters
The schemes will aid residents.
Critics
The timing raises questions, given the upcoming elections.
- Vikas Mitras Tablet Allowance
- ₹25,000 (one-time)
- Vikas Mitras Transportation Allowance Increase
- ₹1,900 to ₹2,500/month
- Vikas Mitras Stationery Allowance Increase
- ₹900 to ₹1,500/month
- Smartphone Allowance
- ₹10,000 for over 30,000 workers
- Unemployment Allowance
- ₹1,000/month for two years for graduates and class 12 completers
- Women Entrepreneurship Scheme
- ₹10,000 first installment; up to ₹2 lakh later
- Free Electricity
- 125 MW of free electricity to 1.89 crore consumers
- Pension Increase
- ₹400 to ₹1,100 monthly for 1.11 crore beneficiaries
Sources
Nitish announces Rs 25,000 allowance to buy tabs
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 25,000 One-Time Allowance For Vikas Mitras Ahead Of Polls
Nitish announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'Vikas Mitras' to buy tabs
Bihar Election 2025: Free electricity, pension and allowances – schemes launched by CM Nitish Kumar so far