Patna: The Bihar cabinet has approved 25 key agenda items, including the release of Rs 3,662 crore for social security pension payments, amendments to healthcare regulations, revisions in land survey fees and major investments in infrastructure, research and rural development projects.
Among the most significant decisions was a move to streamline pension payments under six state-run social security schemes.
Pension Payments To Be Made By 10th Of Every Month
The state government has decided that beneficiaries of six social security pension schemes, who currently receive a monthly pension of Rs 1,100, will have the amount credited to their bank accounts by the 10th of every month.
To facilitate this, the cabinet sanctioned Rs 3,662 crore for pension payments covering May, June and July 2026.
The funds will benefit lakhs of recipients under schemes including old-age pensions, widow pensions, disability pensions and the Chief Minister’s Elderly Pension Scheme.
Sasamusa Sugar Mill Revival Approved
The cabinet also approved steps towards reviving Sasamusa Sugar Works Pvt. Ltd. in Gopalganj district.
Officials said the move would enable payment of pending sugarcane dues amounting to Rs 42.99 crore to farmers and strengthen the rural economy by improving liquidity in the agricultural sector.
Health Facilities Brought Under Revised Regulatory Framework
Approving a proposal from the Health Department, the cabinet amended the Bihar State Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2013.
Under the revised framework, non-bed outpatient clinics, dispensaries, dental clinics and diagnostic centres will now be formally brought within the regulatory system.
Hospitals with more than 40 beds will be governed under one set of rules, while separate provisions will apply to facilities with up to 40 beds as well as outpatient and diagnostic establishments.
The government also approved a transition from offline to online registration for healthcare institutions.
All registrations will now be processed through the centralised digital portal of the Single Nodal Agency (SNA), a move aimed at reducing duplication and simplifying compliance requirements.
Officials said the changes would also facilitate empanelment under schemes such as Ayushman Bharat.
Land Survey Fees Revised
The cabinet approved a proposal from the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to revise land survey fees.
For surveys of private land in Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat areas, the fee has been fixed at Rs 2,000 per khesra, subject to a maximum of Rs 8,000.
In rural areas, the fee will be Rs 1,000 per khesra, with a maximum limit of Rs 4,000.
For expedited surveys, the fee has been doubled to Rs 4,000 per khesra in urban areas and Rs 2,000 per khesra in rural areas, subject to prescribed caps.
Flood Management And Rural Employment Schemes
The cabinet approved expenditure of approximately Rs 770.66 crore during the 2026-27 financial year for flood management, river management in border areas and land acquisition-related works.
It also approved the Viksit Bharat-Rozgar evam Aajivika ke liye Guarantee Mission (Gramin), known as Viksit Bharat-G-Ram-Ji.
Additionally, Rs 251.55 crore was sanctioned to complete the remaining work on the Dakranala Pump Canal Scheme.
IIT Patna Projects Receive Funding
The government approved significant investments for projects associated with IIT Patna.
For the Phase-II Incubation Centre project, previously sanctioned at Rs 39.01 crore, the cabinet decided that the Building Construction Department would undertake hostel construction, while IIT Patna would manage operations.
The cabinet also approved Rs 305 crore for the establishment of an IIT Patna Research Park.
Under the arrangement, construction will be carried out by the Building Construction Department, while IIT Patna will oversee operations and management.
Officials said the project is expected to strengthen research, innovation and startup development in the state.
Previous Cabinet Decisions Highlighted
The government also highlighted several decisions approved during the previous cabinet meeting, in which 13 agenda items were cleared.
Among them was a revision to the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund eligibility criteria. The annual family income ceiling for beneficiaries was increased from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh, allowing more low- and middle-income families to access financial assistance for medical treatment.
The earlier meeting also approved the establishment of a dairy and milk production plant on seven acres of government land in Dadar Mauza of Mohania block in Kaimur district.
In addition, amendments to recruitment rules for Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) were approved to facilitate the filling of vacant posts.
