Choudhary unveils ₹68,678 crore education budget, aims for one crore jobs by 2030
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Why in news
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced a ₹68,678 crore education budget and a target of one crore government jobs by 2030 to improve human resource development.
Background
The Bihar government allocated ₹68,678 crore for education and plans to provide one crore government jobs by 2030. The state is also launching a 'Student Support Portal' and providing free coaching across 551 Saraswati Vidya Niketans.
Facts for Prelims
- FactBihar education budget: ₹68,678 crore
- FactTarget: One crore government jobs by 2030
- SchemeChief Minister’s Agricultural Electricity Connection Scheme: provides free connections to farmers
- BodySaraswati Vidya Niketans: centers providing free coaching for entrance exams
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-led educational reforms and employment generation in addressing the challenges of human capital development in developing economies like Bihar.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- educational infrastructure
- skill development
- employment generation
- fiscal federalism
Keywords: human capital · educational reform · employment generation · fiscal allocation · social justice
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