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Bihar CM to Develop Groundwater Policy

Representative AI image PATNA: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday urged officials to quickly formulate a groundwater policy to ensure the conservation, effective management, and sustainable use of groundwater resources in Bihar. During a review meeting of the minor water resources department at Sankalp Sabhagar in Lok Sevak Awas, the CM highlighted the necessity of a robust institutional framework that coordinates efforts across relevant departments. He pointed out the increasing demand for water and upcoming challenges, instructing officials to accelerate efforts on the Bihar Groundwater Management and Regulation Act, 2026. This legislation aims to regulate groundwater extraction, prevent overuse, and…

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Bihar Eases Land Sale Rules in Proposed Township Zones

Representative Image PATNA: The state cabinet, led by CM Samrat Choudhary, approved a proposal on Wednesday to acquire land for 11 planned greenfield satellite townships, which will be leased or sold to investors for state-approved projects. The prohibition on land transactions in the designated satellite township areas has been lifted. Landowners can now sell their land to the government due to family emergencies or significant expenses like weddings. The cabinet has empowered administrative officials to facilitate these acquisitions. A total of 29 agenda items were ratified during the cabinet meeting. Notably, amendments to the Bihar Outstanding Sportspersons Direct Recruitment Rules…

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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 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…