On Saturday September 20 the Bihar government transferred ₹2,920 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 49 lakh students, covering a wide range of educational welfare schemes managed by the state education department.
During the event, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also unveiled 331 infrastructure projects worth ₹958.79 crore that aim to improve school facilities and related resources across the state. According to an official release from the CMO, “Kumar transferred ₹2,920 crore to the bank accounts of 49,09,336 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).”
“The amount was given to students receiving assistance under multiple education schemes, including the Mukhyamantri Balika (Intermediate Pass) Protsahan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Cycle Yojana, Mukhyamantri Balika Poshak Yojana, Mukhyamantri Balak Poshak Yojana, Scholarship Scheme and the Kanya Utthan Yojana,” the statement added.
Of the projects launched, 259 completed works valued at ₹426.10 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for 72 new initiatives worth ₹532.69 crore.
“These projects will enhance facilities such as classrooms, science labs, libraries, computer halls, hostels, sanitation units, and clean drinking water,” it stated. Back in 2005, Bihar’s total education budget was ₹4,366 crore. Today, that figure has risen to ₹77,690 crore, reflecting the state’s continued focus on the sector.
“Progress in education has been achieved through mass teacher recruitment, new school construction, and steady infrastructure upgrades. The government remains dedicated to ensuring quality education for all and is actively working to achieve this mission,” the statement emphasized.
