Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Bihar Cabinet Approves New Jobs, Infrastructure and Tax Cuts
The government in Bihar, led by Nitish Kumar, made some big decisions.
They approved many new jobs in different departments to help people.
They also decided to build new water and sewer systems in some cities.
To make it cheaper to fly, they lowered the tax on airplane fuel.
A new place to fix airplanes is being built too.
And women are going to make clothes for kids at schools!
The Bihar cabinet approved 47 major proposals on Tuesday.
4,858 new government posts were sanctioned across various departments.
Sewerage and drinking water projects were approved for several cities.
VAT on aviation fuel was reduced from 29% to 4% to boost air travel.
The cabinet also approved a dry dock facility in Dujra, Patna.
- Who
- The Bihar cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Approval of 47 proposals, including new jobs, infrastructure projects, and tax cuts.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To boost governance, public service, infrastructure and attract investment.
- Approved Proposals
- 47 major proposals
- New Government Jobs
- 4,858 new posts across various departments
- Sewerage Projects
- Rs 1,320 crore project in Sasaram, Aurangabad, and Siwan
- Drinking Water Scheme
- Rs 328 crore scheme for Ara, Siwan, and Sasaram
- VAT Reduction
- VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) reduced from 29% to 4%
- Dry Dock Facility
- Construction approved in Dujra, Patna
- Women's Empowerment
- Jeevika Didis to prepare clothes for Anganwadi centers
