After the formation of the new NDA government, the first cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was held on Tuesday at the main secretariat. A total of 10 important proposals were approved. The government sent out a clear message that industrial growth, investment and job creation will remain its top priorities during the upcoming tenure.
According to the decisions taken in the meeting, large-scale industrial infrastructure will be developed across the state. The government has approved the establishment of new industrial clusters and the revival of old industrial zones. Work will be accelerated on major projects including a Defence Corridor, Semiconductor Manufacturing Park, Global Capability Centres, Mega Tech City and FinTech City. Amendments to the startup policy were also approved to strengthen the startup ecosystem, enabling young entrepreneurs to access funding, training and markets more easily.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that 5 million youths (50 lakh) received jobs and employment opportunities between 2020 and 2025, and the government has now set a target to provide employment to 10 million youths (1 crore) between 2025 and 2030. He said that efforts have already begun to transform Bihar into the new technology hub of eastern India, and the state will be developed as a “Global Back-End Hub” and “Global Workplace.”
The cabinet also took a major decision to revive the sugar industry. The government approved a policy for the establishment of new sugar mills and the reopening of closed ones. In the direction of urban development and technological governance, the proposal for the establishment of the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission was also approved.
To ensure proper implementation of all the schemes, a high-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary has been formed. It will include national and international experts and will submit its report within six months.
The cabinet also approved the proposal to convene the Bihar Legislative Assembly session from December 1 to 5 and forwarded it to the Governor. The session will include the oath-taking of newly elected legislators, the election of the Speaker and the government’s vote of confidence.
Key Cabinet Decisions
Large-scale industrial expansion across the state
Establishment of new industrial clusters and revival of old zones
Progress towards a Defence Corridor and Semiconductor Manufacturing Park
Development of Global Capability Centres, Mega Tech City and FinTech City
Amendment of startup policy to support young entrepreneurs
Establishment of new sugar mills and reopening of closed ones
Launch of the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission
Formation of a high-level committee for industrial and employment development
Target to provide 10 million jobs between 2025 and 2030 reiterated
Approval to convene the Legislative Assembly session from December 1 to 5
The decisions taken in the first cabinet meeting signal that the Nitish government intends to implement a new development model focused on employment and investment — keeping its poll promises at the centre. All eyes will now be on how fast these plans translate into action on the ground.
