By Kavita Sharma
Photo Credit: The Suncity News
Patna, July 8, 2026: A Cabinet meeting of the Bihar Council of Ministers was held at the Main Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, during which the Cabinet approved 22 proposals related to infrastructure, healthcare, transport, agriculture, and welfare.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, cabinet ministers, and senior government officials.
Samrat Choudhary’s government approved the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS):
In a major push to modernize public transport, the cabinet granted in-principle approval for the development of a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Patna with four major cities.
The proposed high-speed corridors are Patna—Muzaffarpur, Patna—Begusarai, Patna—Ara, and Patna—Gaya.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been entrusted with preparing the Alternative Analysis Report (AAR) and the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
NCRTC currently operates the Delhi—Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS and will assess Bihar’s geography, traffic demand, and feasibility before preparing the project reports.
According to the government, the rapid rail system will significantly reduce travel time, strengthen regional connectivity, ease traffic pressure on Patna, and promote economic and urban development.
Unlike metro rail systems designed for intra-city travel, the RRTS is intended for inter-city connectivity and can operate at speeds of 160—180 km/h.
The Cabinet also approved the acquisition of 26.76 acres of land at Mauza Bhusoula, Danapur, for the expansion of AIIMS Patna at an estimated cost of Rs 348.90 crore.
The expansion is expected to enhance super-specialty healthcare services, strengthen medical education and research, and improve healthcare infrastructure in the state.
The Samrat Choudhary administration also approved Rs 126.2555 crore for the repair and restoration of the Vikramshila Setu over the Ganga in Bhagalpur.
The project includes construction of a Bailey bridge, installation of a new suspended slab, and comprehensive structural restoration of the bridge.
Self-help allowance scheme extended:
The Cabinet approved Rs 300 crore for the Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana for the financial year 2026-27 and extended the scheme until 2030—31.
Under the scheme, unemployed youth aged 20 to 25 years who have passed Class XII or an equivalent examination receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for up to two years.
To promote pulse production, the Cabinet approved a scheme worth Rs 79.85 crore for the 2026—27 financial year under the mission for self-reliance in pulses, covering Kharif, Rabi, and Garma crops.
A separate proposal worth Rs 154 crore was approved for implementing the Farmer Registry and Digital Crop Survey under the AgriStack initiative of the Digital Agriculture Mission.
Additionally, Rs 44.63 crore was sanctioned under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission for the current financial year.
Greenfield satellite townships:
The Cabinet of the Samrat Choudhary government has approved the selection of CEPT University, Ahmedabad, as the technical consultant for planning and implementation of Bihar’s proposed Greenfield satellite townships.
It also approved the expansion of the core areas of the Patliputra and Tirhut satellite townships and the acquisition of land required for infrastructure development in the Patliputra, Hariharnath, Magadh, and Tirhut regions.
Focus on infrastructure and development:
The Cabinet decisions reflect the state’s emphasis on improving transport connectivity, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting digital agriculture, supporting unemployed youth, and accelerating planned urban development across Bihar.
The proposed rapid rail network, in particular, is expected to become one of the state’s most significant infrastructure initiatives once detailed project reports are completed and implementation begins.
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