Bihar government approved 48 agendas during the cabinet meeting.

Bihar government approved 48 agendas during the cabinet meeting.

Patna July 12: The Bihar government has approved 48 agendas during a cabinet meeting in Patna on Friday.

The state cabinet has allocated a budget of Rs 1032 crore to achieve the purpose.

As per the outcome of the meeting, the state government employees will see a 9% increase in their dearness allowance. The state cabinet has also allowed the transport department to purchase 400 new buses for inter-district travel.

During the meeting, the cabinet also decided to develop new industrial areas in 31 districts, with model industrial zones in Arwal, Jamui, Kaimur, Saran, Sheohar, Sheikhpura and Banka.

The state government also allocated an additional Rs 702 crore for metro projects in Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur cities in Bihar.

The cabinet has decided to build E-rickshaw stands in district headquarters and Patna to ensure smooth traffic flow.

For sewerage workers, the government has approved a compensation of Rs 30 lakh in the case of death while working and compensation also for disabilities.

During the meeting, CM Nitish Kumar was joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, along with other departmental ministers and officials.

EOM.