Bihar Government Boosts DA and Introduces New Land Purchase Scheme

The Bihar government has approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance for employees and pensioners, effective from July 2024. Additionally, the 'Mukhyamantri Grihsthal Kraya Yojna' will provide Rs 1 lakh to landless families for land purchase. Funds have also been sanctioned for rural road maintenance and tourist infrastructure.

The Bihar government on Thursday gave its nod to a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners. This increment, approved at the state cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, raises the DA from 50% to 53%.

Effective from July 1, 2024, the hike aims to alleviate financial pressures on thousands of regular employees and pensioners, as confirmed by the Cabinet Secretariat.

Additionally, the cabinet unveiled the 'Mukhyamantri Grihsthal Kraya Yojna,' offering Rs 1 lakh to each landless family for land purchase. The cabinet also approved financial measures for rural road upgrades and allocated Rs 120.58 crore for developing tourist infrastructure at Punaura Dham Janki Mandir in Sitamarhi district.

(With inputs from agencies.)