Wed Jan 07 22:09:15 UTC 2026: # Bihar Government Reports Substantial Spending on Development Schemes
The Story:
Planning and Development Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav announced on January 7, 2026, that the Bihar government has spent ₹3,633.25 crore on development schemes under the Mukhya Mantri Kshetra Vikas Yojana (MMKVY) over the past five years. This represents a significant portion of the allocated ₹5,088 crore for the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. The minister also highlighted progress under the MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and various allowance programs for educated youth, alongside reporting a 13.09% GSDP growth rate at current prices.
Key Points:
* ₹3,633.25 crore spent on 72,206 development schemes under MMKVY between 2021-22 and 2025-26.
* Legislator’s annual development corpus under MMKVY increased from ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore in 2023-24.
* 1,108 out of 2,456 schemes completed under MPLADS, recommended by members of the 18th Lok Sabha, with ₹117.64 crore spent.
* 12,190 out of 13,093 schemes completed under MPLADS, recommended by members of the 17th Lok Sabha, with ₹621.90 crore spent.
* ₹1267.31 crore spent on allowances for 876,473 12th pass applicants under Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana (MNSSBY).
* Bihar registered a 13.09% GSDP growth rate at current prices and a per capita GSDP of ₹76,490 at current prices in 2024-25.
Key Takeaways:
* The Bihar government is actively investing in development schemes across the state.
* Significant funds have been allocated and spent under both state and central government initiatives.
* The focus extends beyond infrastructure projects to include welfare schemes targeted at the youth.
* Bihar’s economy is showing positive growth, according to official statistics.
* Increased funding for legislators signals a greater emphasis on local-level development.
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