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Bihar Cabinet Approves Rs 43 Crore for Farmers Welfare Schemes

Source:jagran ↗

Why It Matters

Important for BPSC aspirants tracking state-level policy decisions, cabinet approvals, and fiscal allocations for agriculture and public welfare in Bihar.

Summary

The Bihar Cabinet recently approved 25 critical decisions, highlighting a major financial clearance of Rs 43 crore for farmers' development, welfare schemes, and infrastructural growth across the state.

Key Points

  • The Bihar Cabinet approved 25 major decisions, including financial sanctions for agricultural development and farmers' welfare schemes.
  • Approval was granted for a substantial payment of Rs 43 crore targeted towards farmers' development and related welfare initiatives.
  • Several infrastructure, administrative, and public welfare proposals received clearance during the cabinet meeting held in Patna.

Important Terms

Bihar Cabinet

The apex executive decision-making body of the state government, headed by the Chief Minister, responsible for formulating policies, financial approvals, and administrative reforms in Bihar.

UPSC context

BPSC Paper II (Polity): Tests understanding of state executive powers, collective responsibility, and policy implementation under Article 163-164.

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State Government of Bihar

The institutional framework governing Bihar comprising the executive, legislature, and judiciary, responsible for public administration, welfare delivery, and socio-economic development within the state.

UPSC context

BPSC Paper II (Governance): Essential for questions on state-level policy execution, financial devolution, and administrative machinery.

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Static Concepts Connected

Bihar Economy & Agriculture

What are the key institutional mechanisms for sugarcane pricing and farmer dues clearance in India?

  • Pricing Mechanism: FRP and SAP: sugarcane prices are fixed via Fair and Remunerative Price (Central) and State Advised Price (Bihar SAP).
  • Statutory Timeline: Mill Liability: sugar mills are legally mandated to clear cane dues within 14 days of supply under the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966.
  • State Bailouts: State Intervention: state governments step in with soft loans or direct subsidies (such as Sasamusa clearances) when mills default on payments.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Crop Insurance + State Fiscal Capacity

    The introduction of PMFBY and large-scale canal projects connects state fiscal management with federal crop insurance frameworks and long-term climate adaptation in Indo-Gangetic river basins.

Expect statement-based Qs on specific cabinet outlays like Sasamusa dues or irrigation schemes (Dakanala/Sindhwarani) for BPSC prelims.

Linked PYQs · 4

Linked PYQs · 4

  • 2024-EBPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Which of the following drainage systems drains the lands of Bihar?

  • 2025BPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Before the launch of Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), farmers used to submit manual claims under the Interest Subvention and Prompt Repayment Incentive schemes to which of the following institution/s?

  • 2022BPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    The new ministry proposed in the Bihar Budget for the year 2021-22 focuses on

  • 2024-EBPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Which of the following centres in Bihar is proposed to develop under Vishnupad Yojana for promotion of tourism in Union Budget 2024?