Cabinet Approves 19 Special Courts

On 5th August 2026, the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister, approved 17 proposals, including the establishment of 19 exclusive Special Courts under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for medical colleges and hospitals, and a Sports Science Centre in Rajgir.

To support the functioning of these courts, the government sanctioned the creation of 171 non-gazetted posts in District and Additional Sessions Judge courts.
The Cabinet granted administrative approval to appoint Patna Women's College as the transaction advisor for implementing the PPP model in 16 medical colleges and hospitals, including dental institutions.
The PPP initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve the quality and accessibility of medical services in the state.