In a sweeping set of decisions aimed at youth empowerment, cultural preservation, healthcare, and judicial welfare, the Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday greenlit a series of transformative schemes and policy reforms, marking a proactive shift in governance for the state. At the heart of these announcements lies the “Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojana”, a flagship scheme to financially support Bihar’s youth pursuing internships across industries. The scheme offers structured monthly stipends to help bridge the gap between education and employment, while other decisions include pension for artists, healthcare grants for elected representatives, new medical and tourism infrastructure, and even benefits for retired judges.
Let’s break down the key takeaways from this landmark cabinet meeting.
Youth Empowerment with Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojana
Aimed at bridging skill development and employment, this visionary internship scheme will provide monthly financial assistance to young individuals aged 18 to 28 who are either 12th pass or hold ITI, Diploma, graduate or postgraduate degrees.
- ₹4,000/month for 12th pass students
- ₹5,000/month for ITI or Diploma holders
- ₹6,000/month for graduates and postgraduates
- Additional ₹2,000/month for those interning outside their home district
- Extra ₹5,000/month for those interning outside Bihar (for up to 3 months)
Internship support will last from 3 to 12 months, with payments made directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. A high-level task force headed by the Development Commissioner, including members from CII and FICCI, will oversee the scheme’s rollout.
Initial beneficiaries: 5,000 youth in 2025–26, scaling up to 1 lakh in five years.
Reviving Heritage: Artist Pension & Guru-Shishya Yojana
To safeguard Bihar’s rich cultural heritage, the cabinet approved the Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Pension Yojana, offering a ₹3,000 monthly pension to traditional artists above 50 years of age who’ve spent at least 10 years in performing or visual arts. Beneficiaries must earn less than ₹1.2 lakh annually. An initial budget of ₹1 crore has been allocated.
Additionally, the Mukhya Mantri Guru-Shishya Parampara Yojana aims to train young talents in endangered art forms over two years under the guidance of expert Gurus.
- Gurus will receive ₹15,000
- Musicians will get ₹7,500
- Pupils will be paid ₹3,000
Total sanctioned amount: ₹1.11 crore.
Healthcare for Elected Representatives
Recognizing the role of local governance, the cabinet extended the Mukhya Mantri Chikitsa Sahayta Kosh to cover elected members of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Gram Kutchery.
Grants include:
- Cancer treatment: ₹80,000–1.2 lakh
- Heart surgery: ₹60,000–1.8 lakh
- Brain surgery: ₹3 lakh
- Kidney transplant: ₹3 lakh
- Eye surgery: ₹20,000–40,000
- Spinal surgery: ₹1.8 lakh
- Knee/Hip replacement: ₹1.5–1.7 lakh
- Trauma and brain hemorrhage: ₹1 lakh
Support is available for 16 critical illnesses, reflecting an inclusive and compassionate health policy.
Women in Hazardous Industries: A Bold Shift
A progressive move saw amendments to the Bihar Factory Rules, 1950, now allowing women (except pregnant/lactating) to work in hazardous factory units, opening doors to employment equality and industrial empowerment.
Boosting Medical and Tourism Infrastructure
Two major land transfers were approved:
- 20.60 acres in Araria district to the Health Department for a new government medical college and hospital.
- 40 acres at Simaria Ghat in Begusarai to the Tourism Department for the development of Simaria Dham, a significant spiritual site.
Additionally, ₹32.48 crore was sanctioned for the Integrated Management Plan of Gokul Reservoir in Bhojpur, part of a centrally sponsored scheme (60:40 funding) for environmental and tourism development by 2028–29.
Modernization of Industrial Norms
To accelerate industrial growth, the cabinet approved amendments to Bihar Building Bylaws (2014). It increased FAR (Floor Area Ratio) and adjusted setback requirements in Bihar Industrial Development Authority zones, thereby enabling denser and more flexible industrial constructions.
Post-Retirement Benefits for Judges
In a first-of-its-kind provision, the state cabinet cleared the Retired Chief Justices and Judges Domestic Help(s) Rule and Other Benefits Rules, 2025.
Key provisions:
- ₹55,000/month for retired Judges (or spouses) for domestic help and drivers
- ₹60,000/month for retired Chief Justices or Judges elevated to Supreme Court
- ₹15,000/month reimbursement for mobile, internet, landline, and secretarial services
This move ensures dignity, convenience, and security for those who have served in the highest echelons of justice.
A Comprehensive Welfare Push
From empowering young professionals and reviving endangered art forms, to protecting public representatives and reforming industrial and judicial frameworks, these decisions reflect a new era of inclusive governance in Bihar. The cabinet, under the leadership of the current administration, has signaled a clear message: development must touch every citizen, every sector, and every region.
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