Patna: The Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved 17 proposals covering industries, healthcare, education, sports, urban infrastructure and the judiciary during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary at the Main Secretariat.
Among the key decisions were the creation of new government posts, approval for water supply projects, expansion of special courts and the establishment of a high-performance Sports Science Centre in Rajgir.
New Posts Approved For MSME And Archaeology Departments
The Cabinet approved the creation of 106 posts for the Directorate of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) under the Industries Department.
It also approved filling 12 of the 16 sanctioned technical posts in the Directorate of Archaeology under the Department of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs.
Kendriya Vidyalaya To Be Set Up In Piprakothi
The Cabinet approved leasing government land in Piprakothi, East Champaran, to the Union Ministry of Education for establishing a Kendriya Vidyalaya.
The land will be provided on a 30-year lease, with an option for renewal.
The Council of Ministers also approved a scheme for the digitisation and metadata creation of surveyed manuscripts under the Government of India’s Gyan Bharatam Mission.
PwC Appointed As Transaction Advisor For Medical College PPP Project
The Cabinet granted administrative approval for appointing PwC as the transaction advisor for developing and operating 16 medical colleges and hospitals, including dental colleges, under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The government said the initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to modern medical services across the state.
Sports Science Centre Approved In Rajgir
The Cabinet approved the establishment, operation and maintenance of a Sports Science Centre at the State Sports Academy complex in Rajgir.
The proposed facility will function as a high-performance sports training and injury management centre, equipped with modern technology and specialised human resources.
Water Supply Projects For Munger And Jamalpur
The Cabinet approved two major drinking water projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0):
- Jamalpur Water Supply Project – Rs 102.22 crore
- Munger Water Supply Project – Rs 177.72 crore
The projects are expected to improve the supply of safe and regular drinking water in both urban centres.
19 New Special Courts Approved
To speed up the disposal of cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the Cabinet approved the establishment of 19 additional exclusive special courts.
The new courts will be set up in:
- West Champaran (Bettiah)
- Madhubani
- Bhojpur (Ara)
- Siwan
- Araria
- Supaul
- Khagaria
- Jehanabad
- Buxar
- Jamui
- Kaimur (Bhabua)
- Katihar
- Sitamarhi
- Munger
- Madhepura
- Banka
- Sheikhpura
- Aurangabad
- Lakhisarai
The Cabinet also approved the creation of 171 non-gazetted posts to support the functioning of these courts.
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Gets Approval
The Cabinet also approved the state’s participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign.
The government said the initiative aims to promote patriotism, national unity and respect for the national flag while encouraging widespread public participation across Bihar.
