Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlined a series of targets related to education, waste management, renewable energy and heritage during a Gandhi Jayanti programme at Bapu Tower in Patna.
The Chief Minister said scientific management of Patna’s waste has been given a target of generating around Rs 50 crore in revenue. He also highlighted plans to expand solar power for agricultural feeders and said a Rs 10 fee has been fixed at all 38 engineering colleges in the state.
Rs 50 Crore Revenue Target From Patna Waste
Choudhary said scientific waste management could turn Patna’s waste into a source of revenue.
The government is targeting around Rs 50 crore in revenue through scientific waste management in the city.
He also said Bihar has prepared a Green Hydrogen Policy, with the government seeking to expand clean-energy initiatives across the state.
Rs 5,500 Crore Grant For Solarising Farm Feeders
The Chief Minister said work is underway to connect agricultural electricity feeders with solar power.
The government is providing a Rs 5,500 crore grant for the solarisation programme, he said.
According to the Chief Minister, solar-powered agricultural feeders are intended to provide farmers with more reliable daytime electricity while helping reduce government expenditure in the energy sector.
Engineering Colleges To Charge Rs 10
In the education sector, Choudhary said students at Bihar’s 38 engineering colleges will pay a fee of Rs 10.
The Chief Minister also said around 3.5 lakh students are studying in 700 model schools across Bihar.
Students in these schools are being provided access to a 24×7 online tutor through the Vidyarthi Saathi app, according to the information shared during the programme.
Heritage And Museums Get Focus
The programme also highlighted Bihar’s efforts in the fields of culture and heritage.
Choudhary said experts and consultants from Bihar are being engaged for the development of international-standard museums in different parts of the country.
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi created by Padma Shri awardee Brahmadev Pandit was also unveiled during the programme.
An online ticketing system was launched, while the Satyagraha magazine was also released.
Gandhi’s Values Linked With Development
The Chief Minister said values associated with Mahatma Gandhi, including truth, non-violence, service and cleanliness, should be connected with development initiatives.
He described Bapu Tower as an important centre for understanding Gandhi’s life, ideas and struggle.
Choudhary also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, saying the lives of Gandhi and Shastri represented values of simplicity, integrity and public service.
Officials And Artists Attend Programme
Building Construction Department Secretary Pranav Kumar, BJP state president Sanjay Sarawagi, Gandhian thinker Ramji Singh, Chief Minister’s Secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh and Bapu Tower Director Vinay Kumar were among those present.
Artists from the Parivartan Group performed Gandhi bhajans and folk songs during the programme.
The event brought together the state’s education, environmental, renewable-energy and heritage priorities, with the government highlighting initiatives related to engineering education, waste management, solar energy, digital learning and heritage preservation.
