Bihar cabinet clears three new departments to drive youth jobs, higher education push
DA hiked for employees, pensioners under 5th & 6th pay
The cabinet approved a five per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for employees, pensioners, and family pensioners drawing salary or pension under the 6th Pay Commission. The DA has been increased from 252% to 257%, effective July 1, 2025.
Similarly, DA for those under the 5th Pay Commission has been increased by eight per cent, from 466% to 474%, also effective July 1, 2025.
New Directorate of MSME formed
In another decision, the cabinet approved the industries department’s proposal to rename the “Directorate of Technical Development” as the “Directorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME)” to strengthen the sector and make it globally competitive, the ACS said.
Directorate of Mines & Geology reconstituted
The cabinet also reconstituted the Directorate of Mines and Geology into two separate directorates — the Directorate of Mines and the Directorate of Investigation. The Directorate of Mines has been further divided into two deputy directorates: mines and security.
The restructuring is expected to speed up investigation processes, Chaudhary said, adding that certain posts have been created for the purpose.
Gaya Ji & Munger declared ‘Civil Defence Districts’
The disaster management department’s proposal to declare Gaya Ji and Munger as “Civil Defence Districts” was approved. Fourteen posts have been created to support the move, which will strengthen strategic and internal security and improve response to natural and man-made disasters.
The cabinet also approved the appointment of Mohammad Imdad Raza on compassionate grounds. Raza is the son of BSF Sub-Inspector late Mohammad Imtiyaz, who was martyred during “Operation Sindoor”.
Other decisions
The cabinet sanctioned Rs 400 crore for payment of electricity dues of urban local bodies to the two power distribution companies — North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd and South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd — for FY 2025–26.
It approved the “Bihar Dastavej Lekhak Anugyapti (Sanshodhan) Niyamawali 2025” (Bihar Deed Writers Licence Amendment Rules 2025), under which leprosy-affected persons will be eligible to obtain licences as deed writers. The move aims to support their social and financial empowerment.
