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New Delhi: With just a week left for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its poll manifesto, promising 1 crore government jobs if its voted to power in the state. The ruling coalition has also promised to make a crore 'lakhpati didis' with an aim to empower women to earn a lakh annually.
The NDA, in its manifesto -- 'For developed Bihar'-- has also vowed to carry out a skill census to provide skill-based employment, If re-elected. It also promised to set up mega skill centres in each district.
Besides promising jobs to youth and financial support to women, the NDA's manifesto also focuses on these sectors -- infrastructure, farmers' welfare, education, and healthcare.
Assembly elections in Bihar is slated to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. Counting of votes will be done on November 14.
In its manifesto, the NDA also promised to provide financial help and skill development to fig workers and auto drivers. It also promised to give Rs 10 lakh to EBC people and form commission under chairmanship of SC judge if voted to power.
Jobs for youth
Government jobs and employment opportunities to 1 crore youthSkill census and mega training centers in every district for skill-based employment
Women empowerment
Rs 2 lakh financial aid to women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
1 crore “Lakhpati Didis.
Promises to make women entrepreneurs millionaire under 'Mission Crorepati'
Farmers' welfare
Rs 9,000 financial support annually under Kisan Samman Nidhi
MSP for key crops at the panchayat level.
Rs 1 lakh crore investment in agri-infrastructure.
Agricultural exports to be doubled through Made in Bihar schemeBackward class empowerment
Rs 10 lakh support to artisan groups.High-level committee to assess and recommend empowerment strategies.
One-time aid of Rs 2000 to Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher educationInfrastructure boost
7 expressways and modernisation of 3,600 km rail tracks.
Besides Patna, Metro train services will be introduced in 4 more cities in Bihar and expansion of rail services.
Creation of “New Patna” and satellite towns.
International airport near Patna and flight expansion from 10 new cities.
Rs 1 lakh crore investment in industrial hubs
Rs 50 lakh crore investment to transform Bihar into a global backend and tech hub
Healthcare and education
Medical colleges in every district and a world-class medicity
“Education Cities” with AI training and digital labs
Other promises
Flood-free Bihar in 5 years under “Flood to Fortune” model
Ten new industrial parks
Free quality education from KG to PG will be ensured in Bihar in each district
Mega food parks and export centers
Spiritual tourism, film city, SC welfare schemes, sports infrastructure, and auto-driver support
100 MSME parks to be set up under 'Vocal for Local' pledge
