Bihar Cabinet Approves Major Decisions: Industrial Expansion in Saharsa, Purnia, and Kaimur; 781 Acres to be Acquired Near Expressway
PATNA (Bihar)
In a major push to boost industrial investment and strengthen infrastructure in Bihar, a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary approved several key decisions. A total of 29 agendas were cleared during the meeting, with the most significant being the approval for large-scale land acquisition to expand industrial zones across three districts of the state.
The government has given the green light to develop new industrial hubs and infrastructure in the Saharsa, Purnia, and Kaimur districts, allocating crores of rupees for the project.
781 Acres of Land Acquisition in Kaimur's Chand and Chainpur
According to the Cabinet's decision, a massive industrial and logistics network will be developed in Kaimur district adjacent to the Central Government's ambitious Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Expressway project:
Location of Acquisition: The land will be acquired under the Chand and Chainpur circles (blocks) of the Kaimur district.
Total Land Area: A total of 781.18 acres of land will be acquired through the Infrastructure Development Authority (IDA).
Budget: The Cabinet has sanctioned a massive amount of ₹230.64 crore for this land acquisition.
Industrial Expansion in Saharsa and Purnia
Apart from Kaimur, proposals for land acquisition to drive industrial growth in two other districts of North Bihar and Seemanchal were also cleared:
Saharsa Industrial Area: To expand the industrial footprint in Saharsa, approximately 420.63 acres of land will be acquired in Vangaon and Devnagopal Mauza. An amount of ₹88.01 crore has been sanctioned for this.
Purnia Industrial Area: The proposal for acquiring land to set up and expand industries in Purnia was also approved, with an estimated expenditure of nearly ₹125 crore.
Other Major Cabinet Decisions
Beyond land acquisition, the Cabinet meeting stamped its approval on several other citizen-centric and developmental decisions:
Helicopter Rides for ₹2100 (Heli-Tourism): To boost tourism in the state, the 'Mukhyamantri Heli-Tourism Service' was approved. Under this scheme, citizens can enjoy an aerial view of Patna’s skyline with a ticket costing just ₹2100. Helicopter services will also connect tourist spots like Rajgir, Valmikinagar, and the Maa Mundeshwari Temple in Kaimur.
Relaxation on Land Sale in Satellite Townships: The government relaxed restrictions on the buying and selling of land in the 'Greenfield Satellite Townships' being built around 11 major cities in Bihar. Farmers can now sell their land under special circumstances, such as marriages or medical emergencies.
Government Jobs for Sports Persons: Amendments to the 'Bihar Outstanding Sports Person Direct Recruitment Rules' were approved, allowing local athletes who win medals at national and international levels to secure higher-grade government jobs directly.
Assistance for Sindhu Darshan Yatra: Pilgrims from Bihar undertaking the 'Sindhu Darshan' pilgrimage in Ladakh will receive financial assistance covering 50% of their travel expenses or up to a maximum of ₹20,000 under the Financial Assistance Subsidy Scheme-2026.
