Rural Development, Agriculture and Irrigation
- The Rural Development Department receives the second-largest allocation of Rs. 16,193 crore.
- Under MNREGA, 25.5 crore person-days are targeted, with a provision of Rs. 6,200 crore.
- More than 10 lakh homes are planned under PMAY (Rural).
- Over Rs. 1,000 crore allocated under Har Ghar Nal Yojana for rural water supply.
- Rs. 600 crore proposed for agricultural mechanisation and solar-powered pumps.
- Rs. 300 crore earmarked to promote organic farming, focusing on makhana, beekeeping, and medicinal plants.
- Agricultural marketing and cold storage centres will be established in all subdivisions and blocks.
- Agrarian, agroforestry, and climate-based schemes are “green-tagged.”
- For rural livelihood enhancement, Rs. 1,500 crore allocated for livestock and fisheries.
- The ....
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BPSC
- 1 Describe the main features of cave architecture developed in ancient Eastern India and analyze its historical and religious significance.
- 2 Bihar has been a center of education and spirituality since ancient times. In this context, analyze the role of Nalanda, Vikramshila, and other ancient educational institutions and shed light on Bihar’s spiritual traditions.
- 3 Describe the major welfare schemes being run by the Bihar government for the economic, social, and educational upliftment of women. How have these schemes contributed to women empowerment in the state?
- 4 Describe the characteristics of the major folk arts of Bihar and analyze their cultural significance.
- 5 Analyze the current status of solar energy production in Bihar and describe the major efforts made by the state government to promote it.
- 6 Analyze the social and economic status of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Bihar. Discuss the major steps taken by the government for their upliftment.
- 7 What are the major challenges in the development of tourism in Bihar? Also, discuss the potential areas for tourism development. Analyze the various tourist destinations of the state with examples.
- 8 How does coalition politics affect policy-making and development activities in Bihar? Analyze this in terms of fulfilling national interests.
- 9 What role can technology play in making governance effective and transparent in Bihar? Analyze its various aspects and discuss the potential impacts of technological innovations for better administration.
- 10 Analyze the major obstacles related to infrastructure, industrialization, and human resources in Bihar's economic development and suggest solutions for them.
