While approving 29 key proposals, the Bihar Cabinet has taken a major decision to provide direct government jobs to sportspersons based on their achievements. (Image X @BiharInfraTales)
Patna: A total of 29 significant proposals were approved during the Bihar Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. These decisions will impact various sectors, including sports, tourism, land management, mining, road safety, and social welfare. The government states that these decisions will accelerate development schemes and create new opportunities for the youth.
The most prominent decision of the meeting concerned the direct recruitment of outstanding athletes. The Cabinet approved the revised ‘Bihar Outstanding Sportspersons Direct Recruitment Rules-2026’. Under these rules, athletes who have demonstrated remarkable performance at national and international levels will be appointed to government service based on their achievements.
According to the new system, Olympic medalists, athletes who have represented India at the Olympics, members of the Indian cricket team, and gold medalists from the Asian and Commonwealth Games will be eligible for appointments to posts at Pay Level-09. Separate pay scales have also been determined for athletes in other categories, commensurate with their achievements.
The state government has decided to partially relax restrictions regarding the purchase, sale, and leasing of land in greenfield satellite township areas. Now, under special circumstances, the Bihar State Housing Board, government bodies, and authorized investors will be eligible to purchase or lease land. The government believes this move will boost investment and open up new avenues for employment generation.
The Cabinet approved the ‘Chief Minister Homestay Promotion Scheme-2026’. The objective of this scheme is to promote rural and local tourism and provide people with an additional source of income. Additionally, the ‘Sindhu Darshan Pilgrimage Assistance Scheme’ has received the green light. A decision was also taken to extend the tenure of the free meditation center operating at Buddha Smriti Park for another ten years. Focus on Mining, Environment, and Road Safety
Approval has been granted for a sand replenishment study covering the state's major rivers—the Son, Kiul, Phalgu, Morhar, and Chanan. This study will be conducted through CMPDI. Additionally, the Bihar State Mining Corporation has been designated as the nodal agency to streamline the e-auction process for stone mining areas. A proposal to implement an Intelligent Traffic Management System based on the PPP model, aimed at enhancing road safety, also received approval.
The Cabinet has decided to provide ₹21.95 crore to the Bihar State Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation to settle outstanding loans. Furthermore, amendments to the Civil Defence Stenographer Rules and the formation and registration of the 'Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa Committee' were approved. The government asserts that these decisions will boost administrative efficiency and provide a new direction to development initiatives.
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