Bihar Government Unveils Policy Changes: Reservations for Women, Support for Differently-Abled, and Agricultural Aid

Key decisions were made by the Bihar cabinet, including a landmark 35% reservation in government jobs exclusively for women from Bihar. Other significant announcements include financial aid for differently-abled individuals seeking to pursue higher education, with incentives for those clearing preliminary exams for BPSC and UPSC. The cabinet also allocated Rs 105 crore to the Jeevika Cooperative Bank. Additionally, a diesel subsidy for irrigation was approved to support farmers, alongside a CSR policy for effective fund utilization. Further, the cabinet approved infrastructure projects, including new residential schools and road widening initiatives in several districts.