Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will chair a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, raising expectations of significant policy decisions related to employment, governance and administrative restructuring.
The meeting, scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the state secretariat, will be the third cabinet sitting since the formation of the new government. All ministers and senior officials from concerned departments are expected to attend. Government sources said several proposals from different departments are likely to be placed before the cabinet, with particular attention on decisions affecting jobs, youth employment and administrative reforms.
Key decisions on governance and development are expected.
- 💼 Jobs & Employment in Focus — Major discussions may revolve around job creation and youth employment. A new skill programme for students will be run with the National Stock Exchange of India.
The focus is on employability and practical, market-relevant skills. -
🛠️ Administrative Reforms Likely — Proposals related to restructuring government departments may be cleared.
The aim is to make governance faster and more efficient. -
🎓 Youth & Skill Development Push — Skill training and employment-linked programmes could get a boost. Previously housed within the labour resources department, it has now been made an independent entity with a direct mandate to improve employment outcomes for young people.
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📌 Third Cabinet Meet of New Govt — This is the third cabinet meeting since the new government took charge.
It follows earlier big decisions on departments, DA hike, and welfare measures. - 🎓 Separate Higher Education Department Approved
The cabinet has cleared a new department dedicated to higher education. - 💰 Relief for Employees & Pensioners
A 5% hike in dearness allowance has been approved for government staff and pensioners.
This is expected to ease cost-of-living pressures.
In the previous cabinet meeting held on December 9, the government approved 19 agenda items, including the restructuring of the state administration through the creation of three new departments. With this expansion, Bihar now has 48 departments, up from 45 earlier — a move described by officials as a major governance reform.
Officials indicated that Tuesday’s meeting could build on these decisions, with further announcements expected on employment generation and administrative efficiency.
