What centre has given Bihar in Budget 2025?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, focusing on Bihar’s development. Here are the key highlights:

Makhana Board: The government will create a special board to support Makhana farmers. This board will help farmers organize into Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and access government schemes.

Food Processing Institute: A new institute will promote food processing activities in Bihar.

IIT-Patna Expansion: The capacity of the Indian Institute of Technology in Patna will increase, adding infrastructure to accommodate 6,500 more students.

Western Kosi Canal Project: This project aims to help farmers by aiding in cultivating over 50,000 hectares of land in the Mithila region.

Cultural Highlight:

The Finance Minister wore a Madhubani saree, showcasing Bihar’s rich cultural heritage.

Economic Focus:

The budget aims to boost private sector investments, uplift household sentiments, and strengthen the power of India’s rising middle class.