Param IAS

Policy Highlights

Part of: Bihar Budget 2020-21

Green Budget:

  • Green Budget will indicate the state's spending on programmes related to environment conservation and climate change.
  • The Jal Jeevan Hariyaali Yojana is estimated to be one of the major schemes under the Green Budget

In 2020-21, Rs 3,051 crore will be spent on

(i) rejuvenation of water bodies,

(ii) rainwater harvesting,

(iii) solar energy and energy efficiency,

(iv) drip irrigation, and

(v) tree plantation.

Upgradation of various hospitals:

  • 12 district hospitals will be upgraded as model hospitals.
  • The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna will be upgraded into a super speciality hospital with an increase in the number of beds from 1,032 to 2,732.
  • The Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) will be upgraded into a world-class hospital by 2025 at an estimated cost of Rs 5,540 crore.

Agriculture and Rural Development:

  • Krishi Yantra Banks will be established at Panchayat level.
  • In 2021, organic certification will be done in 21,000 acres of land.
  • Under the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, 6,162 km of roads will be upgraded.