The Union Budget 2025 has introduced several key initiatives for Bihar, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, education, and tourism. The announcements aim to enhance development in the state, benefiting various sectors.
Key Announcements for Bihar in Budget 2025:
1. Agriculture & Irrigation:
- ₹11,500 crore allocated for the Western Koshi Canal Extension, Renovation, and Modernisation (ERM) Project, benefiting farmers over 50,000 hectares.
- Establishment of a Makhana Board to improve production, processing, value addition, and marketing of foxnuts. This initiative will benefit over five lakh farmers in districts like Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, and Madhepura.
2. Aviation & Infrastructure:
- Development of new Greenfield airports in Bihar.
- Expansion of Patna airport and development of a brownfield airport at Bihta.
3. Education & Tourism:
- Establishment of a National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management under the Purvodaya initiative to boost food technology and entrepreneurship.
- Expansion of IIT Patna’s hostel and infrastructure facilities.
- Comprehensive development of Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temple corridors, enhancing tourism and infrastructure.
- Plans to revive Nalanda University as a global learning centre.
Conclusion
The Union Budget 2025 has introduced several initiatives aimed at boosting agriculture, infrastructure, education, and tourism in Bihar. These projects are expected to contribute to the state’s economic growth and development across multiple sectors.
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