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Bihar CM: Build 11 Mega Parks, Create 50,000-Acre Land Bank

Representative AI image PATNA: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to design and develop 11 large industrial parks throughout Bihar, including food parks in all 38 districts, with the goal of boosting industrial expansion and increasing job opportunities. He emphasized the importance of ensuring sufficient land availability for industrial development and proposed creating a land bank of 50,000 acres to facilitate upcoming projects and meet investor needs. These instructions were given during a high-level review meeting of the industries department held at Sankalp Sabhagar in Lok Sevak Awas. Samrat stated that Bihar should become an attractive destination for investors,…

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Bihar Requests ₹1,600 Crore from Centre for Rural Housing

PATNA: The state government has officially requested the Centre to release ₹1,600 crore as a “Mother Sanction” under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). This move comes after the state’s Single Nodal Account (SNA) was fully depleted, requiring new funds to ensure the continued construction of rural housing. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar stated that the request has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Rural Development for approval, allowing for central assistance to be released in one comprehensive approval. This would enable ongoing payments to eligible beneficiaries. As per the minister, Bihar has utilized ₹5,566.08 crore on PMAY-G initiatives…

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Bihar Requires Map Approval for Rural Multi-Storey Buildings

PATNA: The state government is set to make map approval mandatory for constructing apartments and multi-storey buildings in rural areas to regulate unplanned expansion across villages. The Panchayati Raj department is finalizing new rules that will require approval from the law department, a high-level committee, the state cabinet, and the legislature. Once in place, no multi-storey structure will be permitted in rural areas without an approved building plan. Panchayati Raj Minister Dipak Prakash stated, “Bihar is experiencing rapid urbanization along with increasing unplanned constructions in non-planned areas.” He noted, “These developments lead to violations of building by-laws and cause revenue…

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Bihar Cabinet Approves ₹4,750-Crore World Bank Aid for Urban Growth

PATNA: On Wednesday, the state cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved the government’s decision to raise ₹4,750 crore from the World Bank for projects under the Bihar Urban Transformation Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the economic foundation of selected cities and their adjoining areas through planned urban development and infrastructure creation, focusing on sustainable and environmentally sensitive growth. The proposal was initiated by the Urban Development and Housing Department. The cabinet also granted administrative approval of ₹15,967.03 crore to the Road Construction Department (RCD) for the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of 19,305.58 km of roads over the next…

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Bihar Cabinet Greenlights Satellite Towns and ITI Revamp

PATNA: In the inaugural cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday, three major proposals were endorsed. These include the creation of 11 satellite townships with new names, the establishment of a research park at IIT-Patna to transform it into a technology hub for Eastern India, and the upgrading of 75 industrial training institutes (ITIs) to enhance the skill set of youth. The cabinet also approved an additional 19 proposals, as stated by cabinet secretariat department’s additional chief secretary (ACS) Arwind Kumar Choudhary. For the 11 satellite townships surrounding key cities, urban development and housing department principal secretary…

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ED Charges Five with Laundering ₹36.66 Crore from Sand Mining

PATNA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has lodged a prosecution complaint in the Special PMLA Court in Patna against Arun Yadav, Kiran Devi, Rajesh Kumar Ranjan, and Dipu Kumar, as well as their company, Kiran Durga Contractors Pvt Ltd, for money laundering. This case centers around substantial illegal funds generated primarily through unauthorized sand mining in Bihar, alongside corruption and related criminal activities. The investigation commenced following multiple FIRs filed by Bihar Police and the Special Vigilance Unit alleging various offenses, including cheating, extortion, illegal sand mining, and possession of assets disproportionate to their lawful income. During the inquiry, the ED…

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PMAY Houses in Bihar for 1.04 Crore: Rural Minister

PATNA: On Tuesday, Rural Development Department (RDD) Minister Shrawan Kumar presented to the state assembly that the construction of pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is slated for 1.04 crore families identified through a survey, pending approval from the Centre. “The list of the 1.04 crore families eligible for pucca houses under PMAY has been sent to the Centre, and we are currently awaiting their clearance,” Kumar stated, noting that 20 lakh families have already applied online for housing under PMAY. Kumar responded to the government’s appeal for a grant of Rs 23,701.17 crore for the RDD…

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Bihar asks Centre to release ₹3,000 crore for PMAY-Gramin

PATNA: The Bihar government has requested the Centre to expedite the release of the pending ₹3,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), as announced by a state minister during Wednesday’s assembly session. In response to a question, Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar explained that the Centre had previously released ₹91 crore in January, which was distributed among PMAY-G beneficiaries without an SNA account. “We faced challenges in establishing an SNA account for fund distribution under PMAY-G. We have asked the Centre to release ₹3,000 crore, allowing us to distribute the funds to beneficiaries without an SNA,” he…

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Bihar CM Sets January 31 Deadline for Land Survey

PATNA: On Tuesday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that all pending land measurement applications will be addressed by January 31 through a special initiative. This effort aims to minimize delays, enhance transparency, and mitigate land disputes across the state. In a social media update, the Chief Minister stated these reforms will greatly benefit residents by creating a more transparent and efficient land measurement process. “People often face long wait times after applying for land measurement, which can lead to unnecessary hardships and disputes,” the CM mentioned in his post. He emphasized that all pending applications would be resolved by January…