Bihar
The Government of India is promoting traditional knowledge, rural technologies, and local innovations in Bihar through various initiatives. The Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI) Cell is utilizing modern technology to preserve traditional knowledge, including a project for the digital restoration of the Nalanda UNESCO World Heritage site. The Science
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is revising the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the 2025 elections, ensuring compliance with constitutional mandates. Key changes include limiting the number of electors per polling booth to 1,200, increasing polling stations from 77,895 to 90,712, and boosting the number
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The Department of Space has stated that there are currently no proposals to establish a modern Planetarium or Space Science Centre in Bihar. However, they are open to supporting such initiatives if proposals are received. Meanwhile, ISRO has launched educational outreach programs in Bihar, including the 'Space on Wheels&
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The Election Commission of Bihar has published the draft Electoral Rolls on August 1, 2025, following the Enumeration Phase. Political parties have been provided access to the rolls, and special camps are set up for public assistance until September 1, 2025. A total of 3,223 young electors have submitted
Bihar
The Election Commission has published the Draft Electoral Roll for Bihar on August 1, 2025, following the successful Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025. A one-month period for claims and objections has begun, allowing eligible voters to check their names and submit requests for additions or deletions.
NIFTEM
NIFTEM-Kundli has provided support to eight start-ups across eight states under the NSIP-4 program, with Tamil Nadu receiving the highest financial assistance of ₹13 lakh. The government has also announced the establishment of NIFTEM in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025-26. Source: Original Link
AHIDF
As of July 22, 2025, the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) has received 572 project proposals in Bihar, amounting to a total cost of Rs. 2401.16 crore, with Rs. 259.77 crore in term loans. Only 6 projects have been approved by the Project Approval Committee, with a
Dairy Development
The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is implementing the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) to enhance milk processing infrastructure in Bihar. The NPDD has two components: one focuses on improving quality testing and chilling facilities, while the other aims to boost sales and
Bihar
The Election Commission of Bihar reported key findings from the Enumeration Phase of the Special Initiative for Registration (SIR) conducted from June 24 to July 25, 2025. Over 7.24 crore out of 7.89 crore electors submitted their forms, indicating high participation. The initiative aims to ensure no eligible
Bihar
As of July 25, 2025, 99.8% of Bihar's electors have participated in the SIR process, with 7.23 crore forms digitized for the Draft Electoral Roll. The process includes addressing deceased and migrated electors, with a deadline for claims and objections set from August 1 to September
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The Inland Waterways Authority of India has constructed four pontoon jetties in Bhagalpur District, Bihar, at a cost of Rs. 5.61 crore. Additionally, onshore facilities are being developed at Sultanganj, Kahalgaon, and Bateshwarstan for an estimated Rs. 2.80 crore, as reported by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. Source:
Kosi Mechi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project in Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. The project aims to remodel the Eastern Kosi Main Canal and extend it to the Mechi River, providing irrigation to 2.15 lakh hectares and contributing to