Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to expedite the construction of permanent campuses for 211 newly established degree colleges and complete the construction of 2,996 new school buildings comprising 16,440 classrooms at the earliest.
The directions were issued during a meeting of the Education and Higher Education departments at Sankalp Hall in Lok Sevak Awas on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects and plans to expand access to higher education across the state.
During the meeting, Education and Higher Education Department Secretary Rajiv Roshan presented details of the proposed permanent college campuses, including design plans, site plans, floor plans and land availability.
According to the presentation, the permanent campuses will be designed to meet modern educational requirements and provide students with improved academic infrastructure.
Modern Campuses, Hostels Planned for 211 Colleges
The proposed campuses will include classrooms, chemistry laboratories, lecture theatres, science blocks, computer laboratories, zoology laboratories, arts blocks, library blocks and kitchens. Separate hostels for male and female students are also planned.
Choudhary directed officials to prepare modern campus designs keeping future requirements in mind, including the option of constructing buildings with up to five floors (G+5).
He also instructed officials to prioritise land parcels located close to block headquarters while selecting sites for the permanent campuses across Bihar’s districts.
The Chief Minister stressed that land availability and other preparatory work for the college projects should be completed on priority to ensure that students receive access to modern facilities and a better learning environment.
Classes Already Underway at 211 Degree Colleges
Choudhary said academic activities began simultaneously at all 211 degree colleges on July 15, 2026, to enable students to pursue higher education within their respective blocks.
He emphasised that expanding access to quality higher education would help create better opportunities for young people and support their future prospects.
The Chief Minister directed officials to accelerate the construction of permanent campuses so that the newly established institutions could eventually operate from dedicated facilities equipped to meet modern academic needs.
Review of School Building Construction
The meeting also reviewed the progress of school building construction and discussed the next phase of work.
Choudhary directed officials to expedite the construction of 2,996 school buildings and the 16,440 classrooms planned under the projects. The directions are aimed at strengthening educational infrastructure and improving facilities for students across the state.
Higher Education Minister Sanjay Singh Tiger, Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh, Chief Minister’s Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Managing Director Abhishek Palasia and other senior officials attended the meeting.
