On 1st July 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a cabinet meeting. The government approved 24 important proposals. The most special news is for artists and youth of Bihar.
🎨 Good News for Senior Artists
The government will now give ₹3,000 per month as pension to senior and struggling artists.
Who will get this money?
- Age must be 50 years or more
- Annual income should be less than ₹1,20,000
- Must have 10 years of experience in art
For this, the government will spend ₹1 crore every year.
📚 Guru-Shishya Scheme for Rare Arts
Cabinet also approved “Mukhyamantri Bihar Guru Shishya Parampara Yojana”.
What will happen in this scheme?
- Rare and lost art forms of Bihar will be promoted.
- Young students will learn from expert teachers (gurus).
- The government will spend ₹1.11 crore per year.
🎓 Internship Scheme for Students – “Pratigya Yojana”
Another scheme approved is “Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana”, which helps skilled youth with monthly internships.
How much will they get?
- 12th pass: ₹4,000 per month
- ITI or Diploma holders: ₹5,000 per month
- Postgraduates: ₹6,000 per month
Extra help for those away from home:
- Interns in another district: ₹2,000/month extra
- Interns in other states: ₹5,000/month extra
Goal of the scheme:
- In 2025-26, help 5,000 youths
- From 2026 to 2031, help 1 lakh youths
These steps by the Nitish government aim to support art, culture, and youth employment in Bihar.
