Bihar Cabinet: Nitish Kumar's government announces major relief for poor, athletes, and businesses

Bihar Cabinet: Nitish Kumar's government announces major relief for poor, athletes, and businesses

Patna- Bihar Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, met on Tuesday and announced a number of major relief measures for the state's residents.

One of the most significant decisions was to provide financial assistance to 94 million poor families who were identified in the state's recent caste census. These families will receive Rs. 2 lakh each in three installments over the next two years.

The cabinet also approved a hike in the amount of compensation paid to the families of victims of road accidents. The new amount is Rs. 5 lakh, up from Rs. 4 lakh.

In addition, the cabinet approved a new scheme to provide financial assistance to athletes who win medals at international competitions. Athletes who win gold medals will receive Rs. 1 crore, silver medalists will receive Rs. 50 lakh, and bronze medalists will receive Rs. 25 lakh.

The construction of a new solar power plant in Gaya district. The plant will have a capacity of 100 megawatts and will cost Rs. 1,200 crore.The construction of a new drain system in the Mokameh municipality area. The project will cost Rs. 40 crore.The renovation of Bihar Bhavan in New Delhi. The project will cost Rs. 120 crore.

The cabinet's decisions are likely to be welcomed by the people of Bihar. They provide much-needed relief to the state's poor and vulnerable residents, as well as support for athletes and businesses.

The decision to provide financial assistance to 94 million poor families is a major step forward for the state of Bihar. It is estimated that this will benefit around 30% of the state's population.

The assistance will be provided in three installments of Rs. 50,000 each. The first installment will be paid within the next two months, and the remaining two installments will be paid over the next two years.

The assistance is expected to help these families improve their living standards and reduce poverty.

The decision to increase the amount of compensation paid to the families of victims of road accidents is also a welcome move. The new amount of Rs. 5 lakh is significantly higher than the previous amount of Rs. 4 lakh.This will provide some much-needed financial relief to the families of victims who have lost loved ones in road accidents.

The decision to provide financial assistance to athletes who win medals at international competitions is a recognition of the state's commitment to sports.The new scheme will provide Rs. 1 crore to athletes who win gold medals, Rs. 50 lakh to silver medalists, and Rs. 25 lakh to bronze medalists.This will help to encourage athletes to train hard and compete at the highest level.

The cabinet also approved a number of other measures, including the construction of a new solar power plant in Gaya district, the construction of a new drain system in the Mokameh municipality area, and the renovation of Bihar Bhavan in New Delhi.These measures are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and infrastructure.