Bihar Assembly Passes Rural Development Budget Demands

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The Bihar Assembly on Saturday passed budgetary demands of the Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026-27 amounting to Rs 237.01 billion (bn). The figure is expressed in international units to assist public comprehension and will fund the department's programmes through the year.

Replying to the debate on the budgetary demands, the Rural Development and Transport Minister Shrawan Kumar outlined that the government is prioritising completion of houses for poor families and creating employment opportunities through various schemes. The minister indicated that schemes will address both construction and livelihood components and that resources have been allocated to accelerate ongoing projects. He added that targeted interventions will focus on rural areas with acute need.

The minister stated that nearly two million (mn) people have applied online for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Based on surveys conducted in line with directions of the Central government, a list of about 10.4 mn eligible beneficiaries has been prepared for housing assistance. The beneficiary list is intended to guide allocation of housing support and to ensure that subsidies reach intended recipients.

The release did not furnish a detailed account in the public text and indicated that further particulars were available only to logged in users, limiting immediate public access to comprehensive figures. The passage of the demands is expected to enable the department to proceed with procurement, contractor engagement and beneficiary selection for the coming financial year.

The department will proceed with operational planning and implementation in accordance with approved funds and regulatory requirements, and it will provide periodic updates as schemes advance and funds are disbursed. This action follows standard legislative procedure and is aimed at accelerating housing delivery and rural employment generation.

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