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Patna, May 6 (IANS) Ahead of the expansion of the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a meeting of the Council of Ministers was held at the Main Secretariat on Wednesday, during which 20 key proposals were approved.The meeting, which lasted for around half an hour, was attended by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav.Among the major decisions, the Cabinet granted administrative approval of Rs 15,967.03 crore …

Patna, March 14 (IANS) One of the parameters to measure the success of a government depends on how far its policies are able to benefit people at the grassroot level.The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is one such example.Launched in June 2020, the PMFME scheme focuses on the growth and formalisation of micro food units across the country. The scheme is part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ and supports the Vocal for Local vision in the food p…

Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday inspected the construction work of a new 1,200-bed hospital and residential complex at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Sheikhpura, Patna.Officials briefed the Chief Minister that construction is progressing at a rapid pace and is nearing completion.During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the remaining work and ensure the timely completion of the state-of-the-art multi-specialt…

Sheikhpura (Bihar), Jan 29 (IANS) Krishna Devi’s story is a testament to women’s empowerment and self-reliance if given the right help and direction. She and her husband Praveen Kumar credit the JEEViKA program for enabling their success in introducing South India’s famed Tanjore paintings to Bihar, acknowledging that without its support, their journey would have remained incomplete.The Government of Bihar, through the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), an autonomous body und…

Sheikhpura, (Bihar) Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is transforming local food processing businesses in Sheikhpura. The central government’s initiative aims to make food processing industries organised, self-reliant, and a source of sustainable livelihoods. Both in rural and urban areas across the state of Bihar, this scheme has become a powerful tool not only for employm…